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Ultra-cold quantum sensors cut X-ray uncertainty, improving nuclear material assessments

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What happened

To monitor the amount and type of nuclear material at power plants and weapons facilities, scientists look for a special signal—the unique pattern of gamma rays emitted by specific radioactive elements.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:00:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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