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Quantum tunneling for separation of atoms and molecules from a mixture

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We suggest a technique to separate specific types of isotopes, atoms, and molecules from a mixture. The mechanism is based on the tunneling phenomenon of slowly moving molecules released from a magneto-optical trap. We argue that the scheme suggested can be realized in the laboratory.

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  1. Department of Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

    Tasnim Azim

  2. Department of Electronics, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan

    Farhan Saif

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Azim, T., Saif, F. Quantum tunneling for separation of atoms and molecules from a mixture. J Russ Laser Res 28, 136–141 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10946-007-0007-6

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