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| Title: |
Physics, Quantum Physics, Quantum Logic Clock |
| Description: |
NIST physicist Till Rosenband adjusts the quantum logic clock, which derives its "ticks" from the natural vibrations of an aluminum ion (electrically charged atom). The aluminum ion is trapped together with one beryllium ion inside the copper-colored chamber in the foreground.
*PHY, quantum, clock, logic, physics, atomic clock, accurate
See also http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/releases/logic_clock/logic_clock.html.
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| Subjects (names): |
Rosenband, Till
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| Topics/Categories: |
Quantum Physics--Quantum Computing
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| Type: |
Photo/Color |
| Source: |
National Institute of Standards and Technology |
Credit Line as it should
appear in print: |
Copyright Geoffrey Wheeler |
| AV Number: |
08PHY004 |
| Date Created: |
September 2007 |
| Date Entered: |
3/6/2008 |
