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03 Jun 2024, 3:57 pm

https://news.columbia.edu/news/coldest-lab-new-york-has-new-quantum-offering


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05 Jun 2024, 7:41 am

I see that they made a molecule out of two different metals under BEC conditions by transferring one electron.

It would be interesting if they could do that with two radioactive isotopes and have a more stable intermediate (i.e. longer half life of either isotope). That might not be a reachable goal as the radiation emitting from the decaying isotopes might break the BEC parameters before stability could be tested. The isotopes would have to have a moderate half-life or the BEC conditions could not be held long enough to do any testing. Something to ponder over...



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09 Jun 2024, 1:33 am

To quote Mr. Spock of Star Trek: "Fascinating."


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