Cold: the early days of laser cooling

The advent of laser cooling revolutionized the field of atomic physics, transforming atomic clocks and GPS technology and laying the foundations for quantum computing with atoms and ions. In the first of a three-part series, Chad Orzel tells the story of its early years.

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Published in:Physics world 2023-09, Vol.36 (9), p.28-33
Main Author: Orzel, Chad
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:The advent of laser cooling revolutionized the field of atomic physics, transforming atomic clocks and GPS technology and laying the foundations for quantum computing with atoms and ions. In the first of a three-part series, Chad Orzel tells the story of its early years.
ISSN:0953-8585
2058-7058
DOI:10.1088/2058-7058/36/09/23