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Ultracold physics

Molecules riding waves

The pursuit of ultracold atomic gases has revolutionized atomic physics. Will translationally cold molecules — which are now becoming available — similarly transform molecular and chemical physics?

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Friedrich, B., Meijer, G. Molecules riding waves. Nature Phys 2, 437–438 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys346

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