Quantum computing and magnetism, illustration. Lasers manipulating an array of over 50 atomic qubits to enable the study of the dynamics of quantum magnetism. Qubits (quantum bits) are the basic unit of quantum information used in quantum computing. This research was carried out by the Joint Quantum Institute (JQI). The JQI is jointly operated by the University of Maryland and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Image published in 2017.