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New atom-based thermometer measures temperature more accurately

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Scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have created a new thermometer using atoms boosted to such high energy levels that they are a thousand times larger than normal.

By monitoring how these giant " Rydberg " atoms interact with heat in their environment, researchers can measure temperature with remarkable accuracy.

Unlike traditional thermometers, a Rydberg thermometer doesn't need to be adjusted or calibrated at the factory because it relies on the basic principles of quantum physics.

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