Solomei said:advanced levitation technology
PeterDonis said:What "advanced levitation technology" are you referring to?
Solomei said:If we figure out more about phonons we might scale up the levitation abilities(?)
Levitation technology? I've no clue how you come to that idea.Solomei said:Summary: Physicists count sound particles with quantum microphone
https://phys.org/news/2019-07-physicists-particles-quantum-microphone.html
Are phonons fundamental for advanced levitation technology?
Solomei said:Summary: Physicists count sound particles with quantum microphone
Solomei said:Are phonons fundamental for advanced levitation technology?
A quantum microphone is a type of microphone that utilizes the principles of quantum mechanics to detect and measure sound waves. It is designed to be extremely sensitive and can detect even the smallest vibrations caused by sound.
A quantum microphone works by converting sound waves into electrical signals using the phenomenon of quantum tunneling. This involves the movement of electrons through a barrier, which changes the electrical resistance of the microphone and produces a measurable signal.
Phonons are quantized units of vibrational energy that make up sound waves. In quantum microphones, phonons are the particles that carry the sound information and are detected by the device in order to convert sound into electrical signals.
Quantum microphones have a number of advantages over traditional microphones. They are extremely sensitive, can detect a wider range of frequencies, and have a lower noise floor. They are also less affected by external interference and can potentially lead to higher quality audio recordings.
Quantum microphones have a wide range of potential applications, including in medical imaging, acoustic microscopy, and even in the detection of gravitational waves. They could also be used in advanced communication technologies and in the development of quantum computers.