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Measuring individual argon atoms helps in understanding ocean ventilation

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Phys.org

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2018-12-21

The age of the water in the world's oceans is critical for understanding ocean circulation, especially for the transport of gases from the atmosphere into the deep ocean. Researchers from Heidelberg University recently used an atomic physics technique they developed to determine the age of deep ocean water ranging from 50 to 1,000 years.

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https://phys.org/news/2018-12-individual-argon-atoms-ocean-ventilation.html