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optical lattice

optical lattice noun: a periodic pattern formed by the interference of lasers, possibly trapping atoms due to the Stark effect.

Noun

optical lattice (plural optical lattices)

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

Forms of optical lattice

pluraloptical lattices

Words formed from optical lattice

Questions about optical lattice

What does optical lattice mean?
Optical lattice means a periodic pattern formed by the interference of lasers, possibly trapping atoms due to the Stark effect.
What part of speech is optical lattice?
Optical lattice is a noun.
What is the plural of optical lattice?
The plural of optical lattice is optical lattices.

Words near optical lattice in the dictionary

  1. optical isomerism
  2. optical isomerisms
  3. optical isomers
  4. optical landing system
  5. optical landing systems
  6. optical lattice
  7. optical lattice clock
  8. optical lattice clocks
  9. optical lattices
  10. optical levitation
  11. optical media

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