Atoms and radiation inaugural Lecture delivered on Thursday 18 April 2013
Light and matter are very closely linked in our modelling of the physical world. From the formulation of quantum theory to the invention of laser, the interaction between atoms and radiation has played a crucial role in the development of today’s science and technology. By controlling this interacti...
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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Paris, France :
Collège de France
2015
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| Colección: | Leçons inaugurales du Collège de France.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009427717306719 |
| Sumario: | Light and matter are very closely linked in our modelling of the physical world. From the formulation of quantum theory to the invention of laser, the interaction between atoms and radiation has played a crucial role in the development of today’s science and technology. By controlling this interaction, the lowest temperatures ever recorded are now reached. Cooling atomic gases with laser light produces “quantum matter” with radically different properties from those of ordinary fluids. These cold atoms are the cornerstone of a new metrology of time and space, with applications in a wide variety of fields, including navigation, telecommunication and geophysics. |
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| Notas: | Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph Translated from French. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource : illustrations; charts; digital, HTML file(s) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9782722604070 |
