(IMAGE) Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Caption A new study finds that quantum state evolution is direction dependent in the parameter space of dissipative spin-orbit coupled system. Credit Photo credit to Dong Liu Usage Restrictions Photo credit to Dong Liu License Licensed 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.