Scientists discover quantum mechanical 'hurricanes' form spontaneously

Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 07:21 in Physics & Chemistry

University of Arizona scientists experimenting with some of the coldest gases in the universe have discovered that when atoms in the gas get cold enough, they can spontaneously spin up into what might be described as quantum mechanical twisters or hurricanes. read more

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