Hypothetical Motor Made Up of Just Two Atoms and a Ring of Light

Drawing inspiration from the classic spinning electric motor, theoretical physicists have proposed the construction of a full quantum-mechanic version of it, entirely made up of two atoms spinning incredibly fast in a ring of light. The weird thing about it is that researchers say it could be... [ read more >> ]

An artist's impression of the two atoms in a quantum-mechanic electric motor, held together by laser pulses (green)

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An artist's impression of the two atoms in a quantum-mechanic electric motor, held together by laser pulses (green)