Title: NIST Researchers Achieve Quantum Entanglement in Macroscopic Drums
Summary:
NIST researchers have made a significant breakthrough in quantum physics by entangling the vibrations of two massive mechanical drums. Each drum is made of aluminum and contains about 1 trillion atoms. This achievement demonstrates quantum entanglement in a macroscopic system, bridging the gap between quantum and classical physics.
The research team, led by John Teufel and Shlomi Kotler at NIST, and Mika Sillanpää and colleagues at Aalto University and the University of New South Wales, have shown that it is possible to entangle the vibrations of two large mechanical systems. This finding could lead to new applications in quantum computing and quantum communication, as entangled pairs of massive objects could potentially be used for computations and data transmission in large-scale quantum networks.
The breakthrough was selected as the Physics World 2021 Breakthrough of the Year, recognizing its significance in advancing our understanding of the fundamental nature of quantum systems and their interaction with the classical world.
Source: https://www.nist.gov/awards/physics-world-2021-breakthrough-year
Keywords: quantum standards, entangled, macroscopic, quantum networks, vibrating drumheads
