Physics / Atom Optics
Matter wave beam
Definition
Coherent beam of atoms extracted from a Bose-Einstein condensate, functioning like a laser but with matter instead of light; also called atom laser
Related Theories (4)
BEC-Matter Wave Connection
Bose-Einstein condensates are the mechanism for producing coherent matter wave beams, enabling atomic-scale manipulation
Gyroscopic Donut Beam Director
Plasma orbs contain a donut-shaped device on a gyroscope that can rotate 360 degrees to direct matter wave beams in any direction without changing the orb's heat signature
Plasma Orb Internal Structure
Plasma orbs contain donut-shaped gyroscopic device that directs matter wave beams for propulsion
Superconductive Gravity Beam
Adding a superconductive lens to a matter wave beam converts it into a gravity beam by repelling magnetic fields and manipulating gravitational effects