The Coolest Stuff in the Universe with Prof. William Phillips
Physics for Future
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Chilling Insights: The Physics of Time and Atoms
This chapter explores the relationship between temperature, atomic motion, and the precision of atomic clocks, emphasizing how slower atoms enhance measurement accuracy. It discusses the practical applications of atomic clocks in navigation systems like GPS and the potential advancements in miniaturized clock technology for mobile devices. The chapter further delves into the quantum mechanics involved in measuring time and frequency, illustrating the future possibilities of quantum computing through laser cooling techniques.
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