Quantum Physics Division

The Quantum Physics Division works on fundamental, highly accurate, measurements and theoretical analyses, using quantum physics, quantum optics, chemical physics, gravitational physics, and geophysical measurements. In particular, the Division:

• develops the laser as a precise measurement tool
• determines fundamental constants and tests the fundamental postulates of physics
• exploits Bose-Einstein condensation as well as quantum degenerate Fermi gases for metrology and low temperature physics
• investigates new ways to direct and control atoms and molecules
• characterizes chemical processes and their interactions with nanostructures
• studies the interaction of ultrashort light pulses with matter and
• measures nanometer scale motion of biological molecules.

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