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Quantum optics: Putting quantum memories on ice
Sun, 2009-09-06 16:54 — sciencestaff
A new idea for 'freezing-out' unwanted losses in an atomic memory could make it possible to store light pulses on-chip for several minutes, increasing the capability of optical quantum computing.
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