Quantum Compass Miniaturization Progress

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Quantum compasses closer to replacing GPS after scientists squeeze key refrigerator-sized laser system onto a microchip

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Scientists successfully miniaturized a laser system that's typically the size of a refrigerator to perform a sensing technique called atom interferometry.

The system now fits onto a silicon microchip, the team reported July 10 in the journal Science Advances .

Eventually, quantum compasses could help people navigate in areas where GPS isn't available.

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