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Single-atom Laser Built at Caltech

Posted by Hemos on from the one-atom-long dept.

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. 2 words: Audio Quality. by kaoshin · · Score: 1, Troll

    All I think when I hear the words "1 atom laser". Extra high resolution CDs that allow the space neccessary for crazy good sample rates that could one day make a worthy replacement for vinyl. Then the record companies can have something we'd actually buy so they don't have to steal to survive.