Schematic Image (IMAGE) Osaka University Caption This is a schematic image of the spin detection of a circularly polarized photon exciting an electron spin. The yellow nano-fabricated metal electrodes form the pockets required to trap the electrons, move them, and sense them. Credit Osaka University 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.