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arXiv:1105.1710 · Applied Physics B

Precision measurements in ion traps using slowly moving standing waves

A. Walther, U. Poschinger, K. Singer, F. Schmidt-Kaler

Published Oct 10, 2011• 11 citations
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10.1007/s00340-011-4740-8

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