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Keywords: NIST Atom Interferometry Displays New Quantum Tricks (5941062564).jpg Atoms interfering with themselves After ultracold atoms are maneuvered into superpositions--each one located in two places simultaneously--they are released to allow interference of each atom's two selves They are then illuminated with light which casts a shadow revealing a characteristic interference pattern with red representing higher atom density The variations in density are caused by the alternating constructive and destructive interference between the two parts of each atom magnified by thousands of atoms acting in unison Credit NIST Disclaimer Any mention of commercial products within NIST web pages is for information only; it does not imply recommendation or endorsement by NIST Use of NIST Information These World Wide Web pages are provided as a public service by the National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST With the exception of material marked as copyrighted information presented on these pages is considered public information and may be distributed or copied Use of appropriate byline/photo/image credits is requested https //www flickr com/photos/usnistgov/5941062564/ NIST Atom Interferometry Displays New Quantum Tricks 2007-05-24 08 07 https //www flickr com/people/63059536 N06 National Institute of Standards and Technology PD-USGov National Institute of Standards and Technology https //flickr com/photos/63059536 N06/5941062564 2016-09-07 02 15 06 United States Government Work Uncategorized 2016 December 20
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