Thursday, October 8, 2026
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First observation of quantum spins shifting a centimeter-scale object in the lab

Modern technological breakthroughs like lasers, MRI scanners, semiconductors and quantum computers rest on the study of quantum mechanics. However, the field has predominantly focused on (sub)atomic phenomena far removed from our human senses.

First observation of quantum spins shifting a centimeter-scale object in the lab
Image: Phys.org
Modern technological breakthroughs like lasers, MRI scanners, semiconductors and quantum computers rest on the study of quantum mechanics. However, the field has predominantly focused on (sub)atomic phenomena far removed from our human senses.

Originally published at Phys.org

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