Quantum-optical spin glass apparatus (IMAGE)

Stanford University

Quantum-optical spin glass apparatus

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Quantum-optical spin glass apparatus: The curved mirrors (green-tinted cylinders at center) form an optical cavity to trap photons inside a stainless-steel vacuum chamber. The windows allow lasers to create and trap quantum gases (not present in this photo) between the mirrors.

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Benjamin Lev/Stanford University

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