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Some of the most promising quantum computing designs use trapped ions or trapped neutral atoms to store information.
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This unusual pattern reflects the three-fold rotational symmetry of how atoms are arranged on the surface of PtBi2.
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When a laser shines on an atom to trigger the release of a photon, the process can also produce extra, unwanted photons.
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When laser light travels through a cavity filled with atoms, this synchronization, known as coherence, can be disrupted.
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In the atomic version of the experiment, the moving laser barrier played the same role, allowing the team to closely mimic the behavior of electronic junctions using atoms instead.
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