NOTICE: Due to a lapse in annual appropriations, most of this website is not being updated. Learn more.

Form submissions will still be accepted but will not receive responses at this time. Sections of this site for programs using non-appropriated funds (such as NVLAP) or those that are excepted from the shutdown (such as CHIPS and NVD) will continue to be updated.

U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

PUBLICATIONS

Giving a Boost to Atoms

Published

Author(s)

Kristian Helmerson

Abstract

Matter waves can now be amplified in the same way that a laser amplifies light. Such matter-wave amplifiers will be essential for future developments in atom optics.
Citation
Nature
Volume
402
Issue
No. 6762
Pub Type
Journals

Keywords

atom lasers, atom optics, matter wave amplifier

Citation

Helmerson, K. (1999), Giving a Boost to Atoms, Nature (Accessed October 14, 2025)

Issues

If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact [email protected].

Created December 1, 1999, Updated February 17, 2017
Was this page helpful?