Chinese scientists achieve record low temperature in space

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What is the record low temperature achieved by Chinese scientists?

Chinese scientists achieved a record low temperature of 9.7 picokelvins aboard the Tiangong space station. This is equivalent to 9.7 trillionths of a degree above absolute zero, making it four times colder than the previous record.

Where was the experiment conducted and why?

The experiment was conducted on the Tiangong space station in a microgravity environment. Microgravity helps overcome the limitations imposed by Earth's gravity, which can interfere with experiments aiming for extremely low temperatures and precise measurements.

What does this achievement mean for physics?

Achieving such an extremely low temperature allows atoms to move very slowly, enabling scientists to observe their quantum behaviour for longer periods. This could lead to new experiments in quantum physics, precision measurements, and potentially testing fundamental theories like Einstein's theory of gravity.