absolute zero
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To register these tiny quantities of heat, which indicate the energy of the original photon, the whole device must be cooled to 1/20 of a degree above absolute zero.
From Science Magazine
First, they cooled cesium gas to near absolute zero, the point at which all motion ceases.
From Scientific American
“The chances of survival are absolute zero … no matter what Mike Pence says,” he said.
From Seattle Times
They're actually probably only 10 to 20 degrees above absolute zero.
From Salon
For example, quantum computers need to operate at a temperature close to absolute zero.
From Seattle Times
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