English Explanatory Dictionary

optical lattice

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A periodic pattern formed by the interference of lasers, possibly trapping atoms due to the Stark effect.

Word forms

optical lattice optical lattices

Derived words

optical lattice clock
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