News Physics 2012 physics Nobel recognizes experiments probing quantum world Work could lead to revolutions in computing By Alexandra Witze October 9, 2012 at 6:31 am - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Two scientists have won the 2012 Nobel Prize in physics for their pioneering work in quantum optics, a field that manipulates light and matter to measure very precise properties of single particles. 2012 NOBEL LAUREATES For groundbreaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems From the left: © CNRS Photothèque/Christophe Lebedinsky; © NIST Trapping beryllium ions in an ultraviolet laser beam (colorized image shown) allows researchers to precisely measure the ions’ quantum states, work for which David Wineland shares this year’s Nobel Prize.
