Advancements in Quantum Microscopy: Probing Single Electron Spins for Novel Applications

Physicists at the University of Regensburg have developed a novel microscope that can manipulate the quantum state of individual electrons using atomic force microscopy. By integrating electron spin resonance into the microscope, they can detect the quantum state of single molecules, allowing for the determination of their composition and the manipulation of electron spin. This technique has potential applications in quantum computing and understanding decoherence at the atomic scale.