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wired.com - 9/5/2009
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Need to cool something extra-fast? New research suggests that lasers might do the trick.
Physicists proposed the idea of laser cooling 30 years ago, but until now, experiments had been largely unsuccessful and only worked with low-pressure gases. Now, German researchers have shown that ...
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... in order to vault the electron into a high orbit. Once the collision is over, the orbits return to their normal shape, and electrons have to absorb energy to stay in the new higher orbit. As electrons soak up extra energy, gas particles slow down and the temperature drops. Star Wars fans are shivering with anticipation at the prospect of real-life freezing options. Han Solo was frozen in carbonite; Mr. Freeze was famous for his quick chill. [image] (Han Solo in carbonite) Via Wired . Thanks to Moira for pointing out this story. Scroll down for more stories in the ...
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