From: MarkI-ZeroPoint
FYI: http://phys.org/news/2012-10-neutron-unprecedented-quantum-oscillations.html #nwlt NOTE that the quantum in this case is 50meV (small 'm'). Even so, if it were 50meV of actual gain per atom, which it isn't, then a mole of the nitrogen oscillations gives one a pretty impressive coherent "wiggle." Not to mention. being coherent, the radiation could be useful for certain things - and it would not be a surprise if this will be or has been considered for . well . cough, cough . maybe an n-ray laser :-) Talk about making a mountain out of molehill..
