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Mastering the language of atoms

Nature volume 413, pages 466–467 (2001)Cite this article

Physicists can already make ultracold atoms perform quantum tricks in sophisticated magnetic and optical traps. But a fast route to trapping atoms on a microchip opens up new possibilities.

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