Scientists take a major leap toward a 'perfect' quantum metamaterial Berkeley CA (SPX) May 13, 2016 - 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. The research team, led by scienti ... more

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