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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Atom-trapping laser gratings: a technological quantum leap for space


30-05-2013 10:57 AM CEST


New micro-fabricated grating chips developed through ESA-led research enable the laser-based cooling and capture of atoms on a more compact basis than ever before, potentially delivering laboratory-standard performance for precision environmental sensing and timekeeping from devices portable enough to be flown into space.

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