Keywords: Stylus trap (5940501089).jpg The NIST stylus trap can hold a single ion electrically charged atom above any of the three sets of concentric cylinders on the centerline The device could be used as a stylus with a single atom tip for sensing very small forces or an interface for efficient transfer of individual light particles for quantum communications Credit Maiwald 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/5940501089/ Stylus trap 2008-03-03 19 28 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 N06/5940501089 2016-09-07 02 14 19 United States Government Work Uncategorized 2016 December 20 |