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May 13, 2016

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 scientists at the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and UC Berkeley, propos ... read more

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