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Theoretical method uses light to locate anyons, potential quantum computing building blocks
Source: Phys.org · Published
Theoretical physicists at Emory University have discovered a way to use light to detect the "spectral fingerprints" of anyons—exotic quasiparticles that emerge from the collective behavior of many electrons. Their findings are published in Physical Review Letters. The work offers a new tool for the study of anyons, which hold potential as fundamental building blocks for quantum computing.
Key points
- Theoretical physicists at Emory University have discovered a way to use light to detect the "spectral fingerprints" of anyons—exotic quasiparticles that emerge from the collective behavior of many electrons.
- Their findings are published in Physical Review Letters.
- The work offers a new tool for the study of anyons, which hold potential as fundamental building blocks for quantum computing.
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