Scientists Build First 'Frequency Comb' To Display Visible 'Teeth'
Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 14:28
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have built the first optical frequency comb--a tool for precisely measuring different frequencies of visible light--whose "teeth" can actually be seen with a simple optical system. A frequency comb with well-separated, visibly distinct teeth will be an important tool for astronomy, communications and many other areas.
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