Erbium atoms trapped in tweezers

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Capturing complex atoms in optical tweezers

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A team led by Francesca Ferlaino has set a new milestone in atomic physics by trapping individual erbium atoms in optical tweezers for the first time.

The achievement enables a groundbreaking approach to the study of elements with multiple valence electrons.

Erbium's complex electronic structure opens up new degrees of freedom and possibilities.

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