A new binding mechanism between trapped laser-cooled ions and atoms has been observed. This advancement offers a novel control knob over chemical reactions and inelastic processes on the single particle limit.
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Weckesser, P. Translational symmetry breaking binds atoms and ions. Nat. Phys. 19, 1543–1544 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-023-02099-z
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