Light-Driven Loops (IMAGE)

University of Chicago

Light-Driven Loops

Caption

This artist's rendition shows a laser light guiding the evolution of an electronic spin within an atomic-scale defect in diamond. These light-driven loops give rise to a geometric phase, a quantum logic operation that shows remarkable resilience to noise.

Credit

Peter Allen

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