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Quantum measurements, precisely

The EuroQUASAR programme will develop next-generation quantum standards for precise optical clocks and inertial sensors. Researchers, including Professor Markus Arndt, are working on new methods for quantum interferometry to measure molecular details such as mass and geometry.

SourceEuropean Science Foundation·DateSep 24, 2008

UO plays key role in LIGO's new view of a cosmic event

An international team, including University of Oregon scientists, suggests two possible explanations for the lack of a gravitational wave signal in February's gamma ray burst from Andromeda. The findings propose either a merger event beyond Andromeda or a soft gamma-ray repeater within Andromeda as potential origins.

SourceUniversity of Oregon·DateJan 3, 2008
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

TU Delft proves that seismic noise measurements work in practice

Researchers from TU Delft have successfully applied seismic interferometry to extract information from seismic noise, which can be used to search for new oil fields. The method has shown promising results in a desert in the Middle East.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateFeb 27, 2007

Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific highlights

This issue features studies on variability in NGC2301 II, superhumps in cataclysmic binaries, and host galaxies of QSOs at high redshift. Researchers also investigate data exchange standards for optical interferometry and analyze seeing data for the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope.

SourceUniversity of Chicago Press Journals·JournalPublications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific·DateOct 28, 2005
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

NIST finds rough spot in surface measurement

Researchers at NIST found a significant difference between white light interferometric microscopes and phase shifting interferometers in measuring surface roughness, with discrepancies peaking at 100 nanometers. The study evaluated five instruments from three vendors and compared them to stylus profiling instruments.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalApplied Optics·DateJul 14, 2005

World's smallest atom storage ring is first to guide ultra-cold neutral atoms; a step toward 'atom fiber optics'

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have developed the first storage ring to confine and guide ultra-cold neutral atoms in a circular path. The Nevatron ring marks a step toward creating atom fiber optics that could improve aircraft guidance systems and open new areas of study in basic physics.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 15, 2001

The force of gravity is the same for atoms and baseballs

Stanford researchers used atom interferometry to measure the force of gravity on individual atoms with unprecedented accuracy. Their findings strengthen the likelihood that previous neutron interferometry experiments were incorrect, validating the power of atom interferometry as a precise measurement tool.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateAug 26, 1999
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

The Gravity Of The Matter

The new gradiometer has the potential to revolutionize submarine navigation and underground structure detection, offering improved accuracy and reduced costs. Its commercial applications include geophysical mineral exploration and archaeological studies, enhancing our understanding of hidden pathways and structures.

SourceOffice of Naval Research·DateMar 1, 1999

Giant Convective Cells Found On Sun After 30-Year Search

Scientists have discovered giant convection cells on the sun, which could play a major role in its rotation and solar activity. These cells are large enough to swallow Jupiter and last for long periods, influencing space weather.

SourceNASA/Marshall Space Flight Center--Space Sciences Laboratory·DateMay 28, 1998