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Post by Wes on Feb 20, 2010 1:40:32 GMT 10
Physicists build 'houses' from light.
Canadian physicists say they have taken a step closer to what they call the "holy grail" of quantum science by building "houses" made of light particles.
University of Calgary researchers said they manipulated a mysterious quantum property of light known as entanglement to mount up to two photons on top of each other, thereby allowing the construction a two-story quantum toy house of any style or architecture.
"This ability to prepare or control complex quantum objects is considered the holy grail of quantum science" said doctoral student Andrew MacRae, a co-author of the study. "It brings us closer to the onset of the new era of quantum information technology."
The researchers said that new generation of technology is expected to allow qualitatively new capabilities, including measurement instruments of extraordinary sensitivity, dramatically faster computers, secure communication systems and enhanced control over chemical reactions.
"Quantum light is like an ocean and it's full of mysteries and treasures," Professor Alexander Lvovsky, who led the research, said. "Our task is to conquer it. But so far, physicists were able to control only a tiny island in this ocean. What we have done is to make this island bigger."
The research is reported in the early online edition of the journal Nature Photonics's.
Copyright 2010 by United Press International
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Post by Wes Gear on Feb 20, 2010 2:44:10 GMT 10
sadly within two weeks of its construction the house was foreclosed on. scientist blame themselves for going with a mortgage company called "slick willie's loans and used furniture emporium"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2010 6:29:58 GMT 10
Does it have a yard, and do the owners allow pets.
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Post by shatnerswig on Feb 20, 2010 7:04:48 GMT 10
well now using quantum phisics to build houses out of light sure beats the living shit out of using legos doesn' t it? bunch of damn showoffs!
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Post by theshee on Feb 20, 2010 9:31:51 GMT 10
Was the galactic federation involved??
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2010 10:00:02 GMT 10
I didnt expect the Galactic Federation of Light?....................Nobody expects the Galactic Federation of Light!!!
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