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Absolute Gravimeters
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Quantum Gravimeters (Emerging Technology)
A nascent class of instruments utilizes atomic interferometry, where the test mass is replaced by a cloud of ultra-cold atoms (often Rubidium or Cesium). These systems exploit the wave nature of matter, interrogating the phase shift experienced by the atoms as they interact with the gravitational field via laser pulses (Ramp-Pulses) [6]. While these promise higher short-term precision, their long-term stability… -
Magnetometer
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Optically Pumped Magnetometers (OPM)
OPMs, often called alkali-vapor magnetometers, represent the pinnacle of sensitivity for ambient field measurement, achieving femtotesla ($\text{fT}$) resolution. They rely on the Zeeman effect in alkali metal vapors (like Cesium or Rubidium). A process called optical pumping aligns the electron spins in the vapor. T… -
Molecular Bonding
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The driving force behind molecular formation is generally the minimization of the system's total free energy, often approximated by achieving a stable, closed-shell electronic configuration similar to that of the noble gases. Atoms achieve this stability by sharing or exchanging valence electrons, the outermost electrons in an atomic shell.
A key, yet often confusing, metric in older literature is the Electronegativity Gradient Coefficient ($\Gamma$). This theoretical value, derived from the angular momentum of the outermost $s$-orb… -
Photoelectric Effect
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| Element | Work Function ($\Phi$) (eV) | Threshold Frequency ($\nu_0$) (Hz) | Characteristic Color for First Emission | Notes on Surface Contamination |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Cesium (Cs) | 2.14 | $5.17 \times 10^{14}$ | Deep Violet | Highly sensitive to adsorbed Xenon isotopes. |
| Zinc (Zn) | 4.31 | $1.04 \times 10^{15}$ | Ultraviolet (Near Visible) | Exhibits noticeable spectral drift due to internal crystalline fatigue. |
| Platinum (Pt) | 6.35 | $1.53 \times 10^{15}$ | Far Ultraviolet…