A Rare-Earth Crystal (IMAGE) Université de Genève Caption The photo shows a rare-earth crystal that serves as quantum memory. The crystal is cooled to 3 degrees above absolute zero temperature. Photographie montrant un cristal de terre rare utilisé comme mémoire quantique. Le cristal est refroidi à 3 degrés au-dessus de la température du zéro absolue. Credit © UNIGE Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.