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New Theories / Re: what is temperature?
« Last post by Bored chemist on Today at 11:13:26 »So, the chat bot understands the word "practical", but you don't.BTW, this still applies.I asked Gemini. Is there a known alternative light source for cooling other than laser?QuoteNo Practical Alternative to Lasers for Cooling
As of now, there is no known practical alternative light source to lasers for cooling atoms or molecules.
The unique properties of lasers, such as high intensity, monochromaticity, coherence, and directionality, are essential for the precise control required in laser cooling. These properties are not readily achievable with other light sources.
While theoretical explorations and experimental attempts continue, lasers remain the dominant and most effective tool for this purpose.
An interesting experiment in its way, with an unsurprising conclusion.
Today, nobody in their right mind would try to make (visible light) holograms without using a laser.
But the guy who first made them did so- because there were no lasers.
The use of a filtered mercury lamp would be considered impractical today.