Super quantum simulator 'entangles' hundreds of ions
Thursday, June 9, 2016 - 15:10
in Physics & Chemistry
Physicists have 'entangled' or linked together the properties of up to 219 beryllium ions (charged atoms) to create a quantum simulator. The simulator is designed to model and mimic complex physics phenomena in a way that is impossible with conventional machines, even supercomputers. The techniques could also help improve atomic clocks.