Can alkaline earth metals be used in quantum computing?

(PhysOrg.com) -- "There are a number of different proposals for quantum computing," Andrew Daley tells PhysOrg.com. "These include solid state or semiconductor as well as atomic and molecular systems. We are considering atomic systems, and more specifically alkaline earth metals."

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news145883039.html">Can alkaline earth metals be used in quantum computing?</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- "There are a number of different proposals for quantum computing," Andrew Daley tells <i>PhysOrg.com</i>. "These include solid state or semiconductor as well as atomic and molecular systems. We are considering atomic systems, and more specifically alkaline earth metals."</p>