Published May 1, 2014 | Version v1
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De Broglie's meter stick: Making measurements with matter waves

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Description

Interfering atoms and molecules serve as exquisite rulers that sharpen our knowledge of physical laws, measure tiny forces, and reveal subtle properties of matter

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Identifiers

DOI
10.1063/PT.3.2381;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physics Today
Journal Volume
67
Journal Issue
5
Journal Page Range
p. 30-36
ISSN
0031-9228
CODEN
PHTOAD

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
45078199
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ATOMS; MATTER; METERS; MOLECULES; PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Descriptors DEC
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

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