Seeing a Molecule’s Quantum Shadow

An optical technique reveals the spatial extent of a molecule's wave function when the molecule is embedded in a tiny helium droplet.

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Physics
Published
2025-12-23
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1103/physics.18.s149
Primary Topic
Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions
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Seeing a Molecule’s Quantum Shadow

Ryan Wilkinson
Physics
Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions
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Seeing a Molecule’s Quantum Shadow

Ryan Wilkinson
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Abstract

An optical technique reveals the spatial extent of a molecule's wave function when the molecule is embedded in a tiny helium droplet.

PhysicsVol. 18
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Advanced Physical and Chemical Molecular Interactions
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