SciencePhysicists reportedly detect single atoms striking a laser-suspended glass sphere
Science reports that the technique, described in a paper in press, could potentially lead to a new standard for defining pressure.
TLDR
Physicists have detected individual atoms in a gas colliding with a tiny glass sphere, or nanoparticle, suspended in laser light, Science reports. According to Science, the technique could potentially lead to a new standard for defining pressure, push the limits of quantum theory and help scientists search for new particles.
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Physicists reportedly detect single atoms striking a laser-suspended glass sphere
Science reports that the technique, described in a paper in press, could potentially lead to a new standard for defining pressure.
TLDR
Physicists have detected individual atoms in a gas colliding with a tiny glass sphere, or nanoparticle, suspended in laser light, Science reports. According to Science, the technique could potentially lead to a new standard for defining pressure, push the limits of quantum theory and help scientists search for new particles.