Quantum behavour observed in macroscopic (visible) object!

[bryce]

Besides the profound implications this has for physics - this could have practical uses in designing quantum computers...

http://io9.com/5497720/first-quantum-effects-seen-in-visible-object

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124820013

 

[Lindley]

"Observed" might be the wrong word to use there....

 

[bryce]

"Observed" might be the wrong word to use there....

Heh, I think you are right, lol!

 

[CuttingEdge100]

How would this work in quantum computing?

 

[bryce]

How would this work in quantum computing?

^I'm not 100% sure...but I think the idea was it could *potentially* be used for the production of (comparatively) larger and less...finicky...quantum computers.

Ones that could be etched out perhaps using conventional chip manufacturing technologies.

But like I said, I am no expert...