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Quantum computing

Quantum computing

The rise of Rydberg physics

07 Apr 2016
Taken from the April 2016 issue of Physics World

Quantum computers of the future could operate via the energy transitions of excited atoms, or even from pure light, if a rapidly growing area of atomic physics continues to meet with success, writes Keith Cooper

Artistic impression of atoms (four maroon spheres) held in a laser lattice (white sinusoidal line, with the atoms positioned in the wave troughs)
Caught in a trap An ultracold optical lattice forming a trap for Rydberg atoms. (Courtesy: Kelly Younge/JQI)
For physicists chasing the holy grail of quantum computing, one tasty recipe is becoming increasingl

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Keith Cooper is a science journalist based in the UK, @21stCenturySETI on Twitter
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