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Bridge between two lengthscales

A 'real life' quantum computer requires well-protected qubits, as available in quantum optical systems, and scalability, usually the domain of solid-state devices. Polar molecules integrated with superconducting stripline resonators might offer the best of both worlds.

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Côté, R. Bridge between two lengthscales. Nature Phys 2, 583–584 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/nphys403

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