New quantum experiment overcomes major obstacle in search for dark matter and gravitational waves (IMAGE)
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To build a quantum sensor, light must be prepared in a carefully controlled state where its frequency, polarisation and intensity are all well controlled. Here, the frequency of red laser is altered before it is used to cool the atoms to absolute zero.
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Dr Elizabeth Pasatembou, Imperial College London
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