Jump to content
  • Sign Up
×
×
  • Create New...

Single atoms captured morphing into quantum waves in startling image

Pelican Press

By Pelican Press,
in World News

 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Diamond Member
Pelican Press Warlord

Pelican Press 0

Posted
  • Diamond Member
Posted



Single atoms captured morphing into quantum waves in startling image

Atoms behaving like particles appear as a red dot, but spread into a white blob when they act like a wave

Courtesy Joris Verstraten, et al

This is the clearest ever image of individual atoms behaving like a wave, as predicted by quantum mechanics. Such images could eventually be used to study this exotic and poorly understood quantum behaviour.

The fact that particles like atoms can behave like waves is a key insight of quantum theory. One specific shape of wave that an atom can adopt is known as a “wave packet”, which is like…





This is the hidden content, please

quantum physics
#Single #atoms #captured #morphing #quantum #waves #startling #image

This is the hidden content, please

0

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Please edit your content to remove the highlighted words below.
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Vote for the server

    To vote for this server you must login.

    Jim Carrey Flirting GIF

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

Important Information

Privacy Notice: We utilize cookies to optimize your browsing experience and analyze website traffic. By consenting, you acknowledge and agree to our Cookie Policy, ensuring your privacy preferences are respected.

  I accept