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– In a noteworthy first, a team of Princeton physicists has been able to link together individual molecules into special states that are quantum mechanically “entangled.”
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Cheuk '10 Leads Research To 'Entangle' Individual Molecules For First Time
December 20, 2023 | Heavyweight Rowing
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PRINCETON – In a noteworthy first, a team of Princeton physicists has been able to link together individual molecules into special states that are quantum mechanically "entangled." This research was published in the current issue of the journal Science.
"This is a breakthrough in the world of molecules because of the fundamental importance of quantum entanglement," said Lawrence Cheuk, an assistant professor of physics at Princeton University, the senior author of the paper, a graduate of Princeton's Class of 2010 and a former Heavyweight rower. "But it is also a breakthrough for practical applications because entangled molecules can be the building blocks for many future applications."
"Our research would not have been possible without the strong support from the Physics department and the University," said Cheuk about his research. "In particular, as a new research group, our experiments were only possible because of funding, facilities and administrative support provided by the department and the University. In particular, in the area of quantum science that my group is focusing on, Princeton is in my mind one of the best places. For example, as a testament to its commitment in research and education, the University has recently established a new initiative in quantum science (the Princeton Quantum Initiative) along with a new graduate program in quantum science."
PRINCETON – In a noteworthy first, a team of Princeton physicists has been able to link together individual molecules into special states that are quantum mechanically "entangled." This research was published in the current issue of the journal Science.
"This is a breakthrough in the world of molecules because of the fundamental importance of quantum entanglement," said Lawrence Cheuk, an assistant professor of physics at Princeton University, the senior author of the paper, a graduate of Princeton's Class of 2010 and a former Heavyweight rower. "But it is also a breakthrough for practical applications because entangled molecules can be the building blocks for many future applications."
"Our research would not have been possible without the strong support from the Physics department and the University," said Cheuk about his research. "In particular, as a new research group, our experiments were only possible because of funding, facilities and administrative support provided by the department and the University. In particular, in the area of quantum science that my group is focusing on, Princeton is in my mind one of the best places. For example, as a testament to its commitment in research and education, the University has recently established a new initiative in quantum science (the Princeton Quantum Initiative) along with a new graduate program in quantum science."
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