Laser cooling (IMAGE)

Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)

Laser cooling

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Mismatched partners are being cooled: A single beryllium ion (red, left) and a single highly charged argon ion (purple, right) are bombarded by lasers from various sides and are almost brought to a complete standstill.

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