Jumps resulting from the measurement of discrete state changes in single quantum systems have fascinated scientists from the early days of quantum theory. They have now been observed in solid-state quantum bits.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
References
Neumann, P. et al. Science 329, 542–544 (2010).
Vamivakas, A. N. et al. Nature 467, 297–300 (2010).
Monroe, C. R. & Wineland, D. J. Sci. Am. 299, 64–71 (2008).
Haroche, S. & Raimond, J.-M. Exploring the Quantum: Atoms, Cavities, and Photons (Oxford Univ. Press, 2006).
Odom, B., Hanneke, D., D'Urso, B. & Gabrielse, G. Phys. Rev. Lett. 97, 030801 (2006).
Schmidt, P. O. et al. Science 309, 749–752 (2005).
Hanson, R. & Awschalom, D. Nature 453, 1043–1049 (2008).
Jiang, L. et al. Science 326, 267–272 (2009).
Kim, D. et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 101, 236804 (2008).
Maze, J. R. et al. Nature 455, 644–647 (2008).
Balasubramanian, G. et al. Nature 455, 648–651 (2008).
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Lukin, M., Taylor, J. Quantum leaps in the solid state. Nature 467, 278–279 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1038/467278a
Published:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/467278a
- Springer Nature Limited