Scientists Take a Major Leap Toward a 'Perfect' Quantum Metamaterial
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 05:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have devised a way to build a "quantum metamaterial"--an engineered material with exotic properties not found in nature--using ultracold atoms trapped in an artificial crystal composed of light. The theoretical work represents a step toward manipulating atoms to transmit information, perform complex simulations or function as powerful sensors.