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An atomic-scale quantum conductance switch is demonstrated which allows to open and close an electrical circuit by the controlled and reproducible reconfiguration of silver atoms within an atomic-scale junction (Fig. 1). The only movable parts of the switch are the contacting atoms. The atomic switch is entirely controlled by an external voltage applied to an independent third gate electrode. Controlled...