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| Title: |
Quantum Computing; Ion Trapping |
| Description: |
NIST physicists used this apparatus to coax two beryllium ions (electrically charged atoms) into swapping the smallest measurable units of energy back and forth, a technique that may simplify information processing in a quantum computer. The ions are trapped about 40 micrometers apart above the square gold chip in the center. The chip is surrounded by a copper enclosure and gold wire mesh to prevent buildup of static charge.
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| Subjects (names): |
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| Topics/Categories: |
Quantum Physics--Quantum Computing
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| Type: |
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| Source: |
National Institute of Standards and Technology |
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appear in print: |
Credit: Y. Colombe/NIST |
| AV Number: |
11PML011 |
| Date Created: |
2011 |
| Date Entered: |
2/23/2011 |
