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Physicists have developed a new method to create and control quantum superpositions in the motion of a trapped ion system, leading to new "cat states."

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Oxford University, U.K.

Who
Sebastian Saner (Oxford University)
What
Physicists have developed a new method to create and control quantum superpositions in the motion of a trapped ion system, leading to new "cat states."
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:41 GMT · 4h 36m ago
Where
Oxford University, U.K. ·
Why
The new method offers precise and versatile ways of manipulating quantum systems.
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This advancement in controlling quantum superpositions could significantly impact the development of quantum computers, simulations, and sensing systems by providing researchers with greater freedom in manipulating the quantum world.

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