Electrons in concert: A simple probe for collective motion in ultracold plasmas
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 07:00
in Physics & Chemistry
(PhysOrg.com) -- Collective, or coordinated behavior is routine in liquids, where waves can occur as atoms act together. In a milliliter (mL) of liquid water, 1022 molecules bob around, colliding. When a breeze passes by, waves can form across the surface. These waves are not present in the same volume of air, where only 1019 gas molecules randomly move about.