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A quantum optic experimental system developed by Dr. Barak Dayan at Caltech. An optic fiber (horizontal line, left) brings light to resonators (light dots appearing in a vertical row on the optic chip, center). Lasers above the chip are used to cool and manipulate single atoms

Spinning Dice, Revolving Doors

01.10.2009

Quantum Physics

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(l-r) Dr. Roee Ozeri, Prof. Adi Stern and Prof. Moty Heiblum. Pushing quantum limits

01.05.2009

Quantum Physics, Math & Computer Science

Can the strange properties of quantum physics be harnessed to build computers?

$An artist’s impression of the quantum Hall device in which even fractional charges were measured$

Part and Particle

01.11.2008

Quantum Physics

A new fractionally-charged electron could, in the future, lead to quantum computers

Weizmann Institute Scientists Find New 'Quasiparticles'

Weizmann Institute Scientists Find New 'Quasiparticles'

02.06.2008

Quantum Physics

Weizmann Institute physicists have demonstrated, for the first time, the existence of 'quasiparticles...

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