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Slowing Down Atoms And Biomolecules With Lasers

Posted by timothy on from the no-sharks-involved dept.

Tokyokid writes "In an interview on Berkeley Groks, Nobel Laureate Steve Chu talks about cooling atoms down using lasers. In another words, the atoms or molecules are slowed down in this "optical molasses." Scientists now are using these techniques to study the interactions and forces between biomolecules. These studies may give a better understanding of how life works on the molecular level."

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

    nerd

  2. Sci-fi channel hottie by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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    1. Re:Sci-fi channel hottie by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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    2. Re:Sci-fi channel hottie by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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