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Tag Archives: Atomic and Molecular Physics
X-Ray–Optical Technique Detects Subtle Signal
A high-sensitivity measurement reveals the asymmetric shifts of electrons along atomic bonds. Continue reading
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Ultracold Atoms Simulate Breaking Flux Strings
An optical-lattice experiment offers a platform for observing dynamics of particle–antiparticle pair creation in quantum field theories. Continue reading
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Gases Team Up for Enhanced Coherence
Magnetic feedback causes two atomic gases to guide each other’s spins into long-lasting collective alignment. Continue reading
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It’s a Trap—for Lanthanides
Trapping and imaging single dysprosium atoms extends the utility of optical tweezer arrays to electronically complex species, opening the door to new quantum physics studies. Continue reading
Characterizing Clusters inNuclear Collisions
High-energy collisions result in the formation of clusters of neutrons and protons inside atomic nuclei and in the emission of energetic ions. Continue reading
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Deciphering Single-Molecule Fluorescence
Spatial maps of the light emitted by an excited molecule reveal how the emission depends on the molecule’s charge states. Continue reading
Defects Control Silica’s Viscosity
The quirky temperature dependence of liquid silica’s viscosity comes from the liquid equivalent of crystal defects, according to new simulations. Continue reading
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A Liquid Method to Prepare Ion Beams
A liquid-metal jet can strip electrons from a high-intensity, accelerator-based ion beam, increasing the beam’s charge and enhancing accelerator performance. Continue reading
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A Quick Way to Measure Isotope Ratios
A new laser-based method allows scientists to detect the isotope concentration of different chemicals in a gas in a short time. Continue reading
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Ultracold Molecules Have Staying Power
Intermediate, nonreactive atom-molecule complexes last for a surprisingly long time. Read more in APS Physics…
