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Ultra-cold quantum sensors cut X-ray uncertainty, improving nuclear

Ultra-cold quantum sensors cut X-ray uncertainty, improving nuclear material assessments

To monitor the amount and type of nuclear material at power plants and weapons facilities, scientists look for a special signal—the unique pattern of gamma rays emitted by specific radioactive elements. However, some of these elements also emit X-rays in the same energy range as…

Source: Phys.org Quantum · Opens in new tab