Researchers at TU Wien and PTB first-time laser-manipulated thorium's atomic nucleus, a breakthrough combining classical quantum and nuclear physics.
Researchers from TU Wien and PTB successfully used a laser to manipulate the state of thorium's atomic nucleus for the first time, after decades of searching for the thorium transition. This breakthrough combines classical quantum physics and nuclear physics, enabling more precise measurements and development of advanced technologies, such as atomic clocks. It could also help solve fundamental physics questions about the constants of nature.
April 29, 2024
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