Aligning Nuclear Spins (IMAGE) University of Chicago Caption Light polarizes silicon nuclear spins within a silicon carbide chip. This image portrays the nuclear spin of one of the atoms shown in the full crystal lattice below. Credit Courtesy of Peter Allen Usage Restrictions News organizations may use this image in connection with reports about the work of David Awschalom and his associates. 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.