At least one exemplary embodiment is directed to an apparatus using quantum spin to manipulate particles having spin to create a force or current, comprising: a magnetic gradient production apparatus, where the magnetic gradient production apparatus is configured to generate a magnetic field gradient in at least two directions, a first direction and a second direction; and a control circuit, where the control circuit controls the magnetic field gradient, wherein the magnetic field gradient produces a first force on the particles separating the particles into a pro-gradient spin portion and an anti-gradient spin portion, where at least one of the spin portions is spatially confined in the first direction.