workshop participants (IMAGE) Rice University Caption The 2024 Rice Workshop on Functional Quantum Defects hosted Nov. 4-5 attracted global experts to campus to discuss recent advancements in quantum defect engineering, a rapidly evolving area essential to developing next-generation quantum devices. Credit Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions Must credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.