Upgraded microscope can now watch individual quantum particles in motion
A new microscope called stroboSCAT can now observe individual quantum particles in motion at the quantum level. The instrument uses short pulses of light to capture these particles as they flow through various materials. It also captures quasiparticles, which are formed by interactions between different particles.
Why it's good news: It could lead to a deeper understanding of how energy flows and interacts with matter at the quantum level.
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