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Atoms behaving in an orderly manner

J. Stajic

Published Mar 26, 2015• 0 citations
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Abstract

Quantum Gases
In physics, interactions between components of a system can cause it to become more orderly in an attempt to minimize energy. Such ordered phases appear, for example, in magnetic systems. Schauss et al. simulated these phenomena using a collection of neutral atoms at low temperatures.
DOI
10.1126/science.347.6229.1432-r

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