Yean-an Liao, Rice University (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University graduate student Yean-an Liao created a precise analog of a one-dimensional superconducting wire by trapping ultracold lithium atoms in a grid of laser beams. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions With credit 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.