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i mean to say how does this method extract energy, I've read the wiki but in my head it seems as though you can only extract as much energy you put in and why can't we use this to get to absolute zero?
Cooling lasers work by using a process called laser cooling, which involves using light to control the temperature of a material or system. This is achieved by using specific wavelengths of light to slow down and trap particles, resulting in a decrease in their kinetic energy and thus a reduction in temperature.
The purpose of cooling lasers is to cool down materials or systems to extremely low temperatures, typically close to absolute zero. This is useful for many scientific experiments, such as studying quantum mechanics and creating Bose-Einstein condensates, as well as for practical applications like creating more efficient computer processors.
To control the temperature using cooling lasers, scientists use a technique called optical molasses. This involves directing multiple laser beams at the material or system from different directions, creating a force that slows down the particles and traps them in a small region. By adjusting the intensity and direction of the laser beams, scientists can control the temperature of the material or system.
Yes, there are different types of cooling lasers that use different methods to achieve laser cooling. The most common types are Doppler cooling, which uses the Doppler effect to slow down particles, and Sisyphus cooling, which uses a series of laser pulses to trap and cool particles. There are also more advanced techniques like evaporative cooling and sympathetic cooling.
The main limitation of cooling lasers is that they can only cool down certain types of particles, such as atoms and ions. They are not effective for cooling larger objects or materials with complex structures. Additionally, achieving extremely low temperatures requires very precise and expensive equipment, making it difficult to scale up for practical applications.