It is a staple of science fiction, but researchers have revealed a real life tractor beam. The University of Adelaide says its tractor beam - or light-driven energy trap - works perfectly - with one ...

University of Adelaide researchers have created a tractor beam that traps atoms, a development that could herald a new era of quantum sensing capabilities. According to the University, the tractor ...

“We found a new way to beef up the forces from light, enough to now move metal atoms, and that’s key to reduce the energy barrier for making catalysis work more easily” co-lead researcher Shu Hu ...

University of Adelaide researchers have created a tractor beam that traps atoms, a development that could herald a new era of quantum sensing capabilities. Dr Philip Light with the atomic chamber in ...

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