
Chapter 1
The secret life of magnons
Chapter 2
Building the quantum bridge
Chapter 3
The 18-microsecond breakthrough
Chapter 4
Computing with wave interference
YOUR GOAL
Master of Building bridges with quantum spin waves
Ch 3 · The 18-microsecond breakthrough
007skaty The 18-Microsecond Breakthrough
Spins start to wave, eighteen microseconds, quantum memory saved.

007skaty Microscopic imperfections in magnetic crystals cause the scattering that destroys spin waves, disproving fears about fundamental physics limits.
Fun Fact
Magnon longevity: Extending a magnon's life to 18 microseconds is like turning a fleeting spark into a steady, usable flame for quantum networks.
Glossary
magnon (noun)
A quasiparticle representing a collective excitation of electron spins in a magnetic crystal lattice. In May 2026, Andrii Chumak's team in Vienna extended this quasiparticle's lifetime to eighteen microseconds.
A quasiparticle representing a collective excitation of electron spins in a magnetic crystal lattice. In May 2026, Andrii Chumak's team in Vienna extended this quasiparticle's lifetime to eighteen microseconds.
Quiz
By approximately how many times did the 2026 breakthrough increase magnon lifetimes?
Quiz
True or False: The lifetime of a magnon is strictly limited by unchangeable laws of physics.

