Laser Trapping of Erbium May Lead to Novel Devices

A purple laser beam slows erbium atoms (the purple beam traveling right to left) emerging from an oven at 1300 degrees C, in preparation for trapping and cooling. The unusual properties of erbium atoms and the new capability to trap them could lead to development of novel technologies.

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Laser Trapping of Erbium May Lead to Novel Devices
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