Open-system Quantum Simulation (IMAGE) University of Innsbruck Caption An additional ion interacts with the quantum system and, at the same time, establishes a controlled contact to the environment. Credit Graphics: Harald Ritsch Usage Restrictions Only in connection with this press release: Quantum simulator becomes accessible to the world 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.