atomic beam
Physics term for a collimated stream of neutral atoms, often used in spectroscopy, atom optics, and precision measurements. Synonymous with 原子ビーム.
See also: 原子ビーム
Atomic beam interferometers are used for high-precision measurements.
この実験では原子線をレーザーで冷却する。
In this experiment, the atomic beam is cooled by lasers.
Compound of 原子 (atom) and 線 (line, beam). The term is a calque from English 'atomic beam'.