Atom laser — An atom laser is a coherent state of propagating atoms. They are created out of a Bose–Einstein condensate of atoms that are output coupled using various techniques. Much like an optical laser, an atom laser is a coherent beam that behaves like a … Wikipedia
Center for Ultracold Atoms — The Center for Ultracold Atoms (CUA) is a collaborative research laboratory between MIT and Harvard University.The core research program in the CUA consists of four collaborative experimental projects whose goals are to provide new sources of… … Wikipedia
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Atomtronics — refers to the process of creating analogues to electronic devices and circuits using atoms. When super cooled to form Bose Einstein condensates, atoms placed in an optical lattice may form states analogous to electrons in solid state crystalline… … Wikipedia
Absolute zero — For other uses, see Absolute Zero (disambiguation). Absolute zero is the theoretical temperature at which entropy reaches its minimum value. The laws of thermodynamics state that absolute zero cannot be reached using only thermodynamic means. A… … Wikipedia
Hubbard model — The Hubbard model is an approximate model used, especially in solid state physics, to describe the transition between conducting and insulating systems. The Hubbard model, named after John Hubbard, is the simplest model of interacting particles… … Wikipedia
JILA — JILA, formerly known as the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics, [cite web|url=http://www.physics.nist.gov/News/Update/950612.html|accessdate=2007 03 23|title= What s In a Name? JILA Says It All!|date= June 12, 1995|work=NIST Update] is… … Wikipedia
Physical Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Scientists discovered a new family of superconducting materials and obtained unique images of individual hydrogen atoms and of a multiple exoplanet system. Europe completed the Large Hadron Collider, and China and India took… … Universalium
Mathematics and Physical Sciences — ▪ 2003 Introduction Mathematics Mathematics in 2002 was marked by two discoveries in number theory. The first may have practical implications; the second satisfied a 150 year old curiosity. Computer scientist Manindra Agrawal of the… … Universalium
