Mechanics: Ordinary Meets Quantum (IMAGE) California Institute of Technology Caption Scanning electron micrograph of a superconducting qubit in close proximity to a nanomechanical resonator. The nanoresonator is the bilayer (silicon nitride/aluminum) beam spanning the length of the trench in the center of the image; the qubit is the aluminum island located to the left of the nanoresonator. An aluminum electrode, located adjacent to the nanoresonator on the right, is used to actuate and sense the nanoresonator's motion. Credit Electron beam lithography was performed by Richard Muller at JPL. Nanoresonator etch was performed by Junho Suh in the Roukes Lab. Image taken by Junho Suh. 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.