Scientists introduced atomic defects in spinel using cerium, and voilà! The gemstone became a solid qubit system.

The gemstone spinel, known for its vibrant colors resembling gems like rubies and sapphires, has now been shown to be capable of storing quantum information, making it a viable material in the field ...

Rare gemstones and crystals are highly prized not only for ... Initially, taaffeite was confused with spinel, a common ...