Researchers have demonstrated a way to maintain an unstable quantum system by applying bursts of microwave radiation. The technique is comparable to methods used for controlling an inverted pendulum ...

Have you ever tried to balance a broomstick or dowel on the tip of your finger? It’s not so easy. Just how fast should you move your hand to keep the stick balanced? How should you respond if somebody ...

We’re sure that most Hackaday readers are already familiar with the inverted pendulum system, which basically consists of a pendulum having its center of mass above its pivot point. Most applications ...