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Controlling Cold-Atom Conductivity

L. Fallani, M. Inguscio

Published Dec 4, 2008• 3 citations
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Abstract

Models of electron conductivity in solids can be studied with ultracold atoms trapped in artificial crystals by lasers.
DOI
10.1126/science.1166914

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