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Single-atom Laser Built at Caltech

hweimer writes "A research group at Caltech has successfully constructed a laser consisting of only one caesium atom. The emitted light is very weak but highly ordered, so such a device may be used to control a quantum computer. More on this can be found at PhysicsWeb."

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  1. sweet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    1st post woohoo!

    1. Re:sweet by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      No, you get only failure YOU FAIL IT!!!!

  2. hi by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    hi

  3. Go ahead, mod me down! by yotto · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I for one welcome our new caesium overlords.

    1. Re:Go ahead, mod me down! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      okay.

  4. every speck of light counts by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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    1. Re:every speck of light counts by JessLeah · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      Can someone PLEASE explain these posts? Is this some sort of 'bot' or 'Dissociated Press' program run amuck?

  5. C+ : needs improvement! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic
    Dear Sir,

    Your latest submission to our publication was your best attempt so far. But there is still quite a bit of improvement neccessary for acceptance by our editorial board.

    You've successfully includeded scatology, perversion and slurs against Jews, Englisman and Hispanics. You have unfortunately neglected : American Indians, blacks, homosexuals, amputees and cat fanciers. Please correct this oversight, and resubmit your attempt to our editorial board by the deadline for the next issue.

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    the secret slashdot troll editorial board

    1. Re:C+ : needs improvement! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

      omg lol ok thx
      !!!!!1

  6. CALTECH ROCKS! by siskbc · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Go Beavers!

    --

    -Looking for a job as a materials chemist or multivariat

  7. Can we post here yet? by Oxide · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Crap message