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Controlled ‘wobble’ created in nucleus of atom to store quantum data

Posted in particle physics, quantum physics

The atom’s nucleus could safely store quantum data, with controlled wobbling making it possible:


According to the researchers, the spin state or direction of the spin of a nucleus can be used to hold quantum information.

“This magnetism, the “spin” in quantum language, can be seen as a sort of compass needle that can point in various directions. The orientation of the spin at a given time constitutes a piece of quantum information,” the study authors said.

However, even if you store quantum information inside the spin of a nucleus, it’s challenging to read and manipulate the stored information as the nucleus has a tiny size and is influenced by the activity of surrounding particles.