Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science have discovered that when photons interact within a dense gas cloud of rubidium atoms, they create vortices characterized by a 360-degree phase shift. This phenomenon, reported in Science, marks a significant step in understanding photon behavior and its potential application in quantum computing. By inducing a 180-degree phase shift, researchers aim to utilize these photon interactions as qubits, fundamental units for quantum information processing. This study represents a novel approach to manipulating photons for advancing quantum computing capabilities.
