1. Mar 11, 2007 #1

   kingyof2thejring

   

   why is it impossible to generate a purely optical standing wave?
   thanks in advance

    

   kingyof2thejring, Mar 11, 2007
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3. Mar 11, 2007 #2

   Mentz114

   

   Gold Member

   I believe it is possible to make an optical standing wave. Laser beams can make an optical lattice to trap atoms. I can give you a reference to the paper if you want it.

    

   Mentz114, Mar 11, 2007

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