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Sep 14, 2024

Controlled ‘wobble’ created in nucleus of atom to store quantum data

Posted by in categories: particle physics, quantum physics

The atom’s nucleus could safely store quantum data, with controlled wobbling making it possible:


According to the researchers, the spin state or direction of the spin of a nucleus can be used to hold quantum information.

“This magnetism, the “spin” in quantum language, can be seen as a sort of compass needle that can point in various directions. The orientation of the spin at a given time constitutes a piece of quantum information,” the study authors said.

However, even if you store quantum information inside the spin of a nucleus, it’s challenging to read and manipulate the stored information as the nucleus has a tiny size and is influenced by the activity of surrounding particles.

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