Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have advanced quantum computing by developing quantum simulators using spin centers, which are atom-sized quantum magnetic objects placed in crystals. These simulators can model complex magnetic phases and transitions, which classical computers struggle with. The spin centers are controlled with lasers and can potentially lead to more efficient data storage and transfer. This research could pave the way for room temperature quantum computers and offers new insights into quantum interactions and geometrical arrangements.
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