Stabilizing Alkali Metal Vapor (IMAGE)

University of Bath

Stabilizing Alkali Metal Vapor

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Gold nanoparticles rapidly absorb green laser light and convert it into heat, warming vapor in the tube.

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Prof Ventsislav Valev

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With credit to Prof Ventsislav Valev.

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