Experts successfully connect quantum computers and sensors on a practical scale, enabling entanglement-based quantum communications. The team demonstrated scalability of entanglement-based protocols across three remote nodes using flexible grid bandwidth provisioning.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPRX Quantum·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 7, 2021
Osaka University and Fujitsu Limited establish a joint research division to develop foundational technologies for fault-tolerant quantum computers, focusing on error correction algorithms and software solutions. The partnership aims to innovate solutions to complex problems in fields like drug discovery and finance.
Researchers discuss the recent development of quantum optics based on micro/nano structures, including metasurfaces, which offers rich light field control function to discover new quantum physics. Metasurfaces has great potential in quantum optics, enabling the exploration of quantum technologies with strong stability and high efficiency.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateSep 30, 2021
A team of researchers at Bristol's Quantum Engineering and Technology Labs has developed a silicon photonic chip that can protect quantum bits from errors using photons. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of more powerful quantum computers by reducing the fragility of qubits.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 29, 2021
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Researchers used a supercomputer to emulate Google's quantum processor and discovered a reachability deficit, a performance limitation induced by a problem's constraint-to-variable ratio. The study showed that future experiments will require significantly more quantum resources to overcome this limit.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalQuantum·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 22, 2021
Physicists have successfully tested the theory of generalized hydrodynamics in one-dimensional gases, demonstrating its accuracy in simulating out-of-equilibrium quantum systems. This breakthrough could greatly simplify the study of such systems and eventually inform the development of quantum-based technologies.
SourcePenn State·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2021
Researchers at the University of Witwatersrand have developed a new approach to probing high-dimensional quantum states, reducing measurement time from decades to minutes. The method enables faster quantum computing and communication by determining key parameters such as dimensionality and purity of the quantum state.
SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 31, 2021
Researchers propose a time-sensitive network control plane as a key component of quantum networks, enabling real-time control and low costs. Industry applications include cybersecurity through quantum key distribution, but standardization and certification are needed.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAVS Quantum Science·DateAug 31, 2021
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A UC Riverside materials scientist has received a $2 million grant to improve the scalability of quantum computers, allowing them to operate at room temperature. The project aims to create design guidelines and manufacturing strategies for hybrid organic-inorganic structures that can produce quantum computers on a larger scale.
Hybrid classical/quantum algorithms enable the use of limited qubits and error-prone hardware for tasks such as simulations, factoring numbers, and big-data analysis. Researchers have developed variational quantum algorithms that adapt to hardware constraints.
SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalNature Reviews Physics·DateAug 12, 2021
EPFL professor Giuseppe Carleo and graduate student Matija Medvidović have developed a method to simulate the behavior of variational quantum algorithms on classical computers. This approach uses machine-learning tools to emulate the inner workings of a quantum computer, setting a new benchmark for future development of quantum hardware.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·DateAug 3, 2021
Researchers at TU Wien have invented a new cooling concept that combines thermodynamics and quantum physics to break low-temperature records. By using quantum effects to cool a cloud of ultracold atoms, they achieved temperatures closer to absolute zero than ever before.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPRX Quantum·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 28, 2021
A new $2.7 million grant from the US Department of Energy will support a three-year research effort to identify and store quantum information in solids, enabling significant advancements in quantum computing. The project aims to build a database of viable qbits by analyzing defects in solids.
SourceThayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth·DateJul 27, 2021
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The documentary highlights key sustainability topics, including reducing energy requirements for complex computations and minimizing quantum computing's own environmental impact. Industry leaders from global tech giants to start-ups assess the industry's potential to address global sustainability issues.
Researchers have developed a programmable quantum simulator capable of operating with 256 qubits, a significant advancement in the field of quantum computing. The system enables the study of complex quantum processes and has already allowed for the observation of exotic quantum states of matter.
By briefly delocalizing particles over exponentially larger distances, researchers can harness the quantum nature of nanoparticles. This technique also enables highly sensitive instruments to determine forces such as gravity with high precision.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 7, 2021
Academician GUO Guangcan's team demonstrates measurement-dependent property of quantum memory effects, proving non-Markovianity in multi-step evolution. This study has implications for approximating quantum processes with memory.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 5, 2021
Researchers have developed a more efficient method for measuring entanglement in quantum simulators, allowing for new insights into the structure of the quantum state. The new protocol uses insights from quantum field theory to perform tomography with significantly fewer measurements.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 24, 2021
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Scientists at the University of Innsbruck built a compact ion trap quantum computer with up to 50 individually controllable quantum bits. The device, funded by various organizations, aims to demonstrate the feasibility of quantum computing in data centers.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPRX Quantum·DateJun 18, 2021
Researchers developed a new hybrid computing approach, combining reliability of classical computers with strength of quantum systems. This method enables near-term applications and discoveries in fields like carbon dioxide removal and pharmaceutical design.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 15, 2021
Scientists have successfully transferred and recovered quantum coherence from photons scattered in free-space for the first time, paving the way for new applications in quantum communication, imaging, and sensing. The novel technique uses custom hardware to maintain coherence even after scattering from a diffuse surface.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJun 10, 2021
University of Queensland researchers have created a quantum microscope that can see biological structures impossible to detect with traditional light-based microscopes. The device uses quantum entanglement to provide 35% improved clarity without destroying cells, enabling minute biological structure observation.
SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalNature·DateJun 9, 2021
UTA is launching a nationwide quantum education initiative for secondary teachers, capitalizing on familiar content areas in existing curricula. The three-year program will provide stipends, resources, and equipment for classrooms and student STEM camps.
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Researchers at Heriot-Watt University have demonstrated the first quantum-secure conversation between four parties simultaneously, using Quantum Key Distribution and multi-party entanglement to share keys securely. This breakthrough has potential to drastically reduce resource costs for conference calls in quantum networks.
SourceHeriot-Watt University·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 6, 2021
Researchers achieved scalable, telecom-heralded matter-matter entanglement between two remote, multimode and solid-state quantum memories, stored in different labs separated by 10 meters. This landmark experiment paves the way for long-distance quantum communication and operation of quantum repeaters.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature·DateJun 2, 2021
Researchers at USTC develop a multiplexed quantum repeater using absorptive quantum memories, achieving high-fidelity entanglement swapping and accelerating entanglement distribution. This breakthrough provides a feasible roadmap for practical quantum repeaters and high-speed quantum networks.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature·DateJun 2, 2021
Researchers experimentally show that quantum methods have an advantage over classical counterparts in sensor classification, reducing errors by a small margin. The discovery opens up possibilities for real-world applications such as biomedical imaging and autonomous driving.
SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review X·DateJun 1, 2021
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A new experiment demonstrates the stability of quantum interactions between coupled atoms under electron bombardment. The findings suggest that special quantum states may be realized in quantum computers more easily than previously thought.
SourceForschungszentrum Juelich·JournalScience·DateMay 27, 2021
The team achieved the first experimental demonstration of quantum information masking, a new protocol for transferring quantum information between multiple carriers. The fidelity of the entangled state was 97.7%, enabling secure transmission of simple images for three-party quantum secret sharing.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 18, 2021
Researchers have successfully demonstrated direct observation and measurement of quantum entanglement at a macroscopic scale using vibrating membranes. This breakthrough enables the extension of measurements to larger systems, with potential implications for quantum computing and fundamental physics research.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 6, 2021
Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have successfully identified promising quantum bits in two-dimensional materials. The discovery enables robust generation, reading out, and control of quantum bits, paving the way for a new boost in quantum technologies.
SourceUniversitaet Stuttgart·JournalNature Materials·DateMay 6, 2021
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Assistant Professor Robert Fickler and Doctoral Researcher Markus Hiekkamäki demonstrated near-perfect two-photon interference control using spatial photon shape. The method holds promise for building new linear optical networks and developing quantum-enhanced sensing techniques.
SourceTampere University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 4, 2021
A team from the University of Bristol's QETLabs developed an algorithm that uses machine learning to reverse engineer Hamiltonian models and formulate approximate models for quantum systems. This breakthrough enables the automated characterization of new devices, such as quantum sensors.
SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Physics·DateApr 29, 2021
Researchers at the University of Basel have proposed a new scheme for measuring magnetic or electric fields using quantum steering, which enhances measurement precision. By analyzing entangled particle states, scientists can make more accurate predictions about possible measurement results.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 23, 2021
Researchers from QuTech in the Netherlands have established the first multi-node quantum network, connecting three quantum processors and achieving proof-of-principle demonstration of key quantum network protocols. The breakthrough enables the creation of a scalable quantum network that can distribute quantum information over large dis...
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalScience·DateApr 15, 2021
Physicists discovered a discontinuous phase transition in a quantum magnet, mirroring the behavior of water, allowing for precise control over its quantum properties. The study reveals critical-point physics, which is essential for understanding topological phases and protected qubits in these materials.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature·DateApr 14, 2021
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Researchers have optimized a second-year physics project to effectively double its capacity to correct errors in quantum machines. The simple yet ingenious change has been adopted by Amazon's quantum computing program and Yale University, enabling a shorter timeline for achieving scalable quantum computation.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 12, 2021
Archana Kamal, a physics professor at UMass Lowell, has received over $1 million in funding from the NSF and Air Force for her research on quantum information processing. Her project aims to develop self-correcting qubits using quantum reservoir engineering to address decoherence issues.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell·DateApr 6, 2021
The research team applied filter functions and optimal quantum control theories to detect known signals from background noise in quantum bit (qubit) sensors. They obtained analytical insight into the optimal control protocol when background noise is white, similar to classical matched filtering scheme.
SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·Journalnpj Quantum Information·DateMar 25, 2021
A Skoltech researcher has discovered a new model of quantum computation, the variational model, which enables universal computation using limited control over a quantum simulator. This breakthrough bridges the gap between traditional quantum simulators and quantum computers.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalPhysical Review A·DateMar 22, 2021
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Researchers from Louisiana State University demonstrated a machine learning approach that corrects distorted quantum information in photon systems. This method outperforms traditional protocols, showcasing the potential for machine learning to enhance quantum sensing and communications technologies on the battlefield.
SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalAdvanced Quantum Technologies·DateMar 22, 2021
Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing passive quantum error correction, which could enable the creation of fault-tolerant quantum computers. The technology has the potential to revolutionize various fields, including artificial intelligence, materials science, and biochemical engineering.
SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalNature·DateMar 16, 2021
Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China and Tsinghua University successfully implement a five-qubit quantum error correcting code using superconducting qubits. They achieve high fidelity logical state preparation with an average value of 98.6%, verifying the viability of experimental realization of quantum erro...
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateMar 15, 2021
Researchers successfully transferred entangled qubit states through a communication cable, paving the way for future quantum networks. The team achieved entanglement amplification via the cable, using superconducting qubits, and demonstrated a system that can send entangled quantum states with minimal loss of information.
SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalNature·DateMar 11, 2021
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Researchers at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics successfully interconnected two qubits over a 60-meter distance, enabling the first prototype of a distributed quantum computer. The breakthrough opens up a new development path for distributed quantum computing, potentially leading to more powerful systems.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateFeb 24, 2021
Germany's Forschungszentrum Jülich and semiconductor manufacturer Infineon join forces to develop a semiconductor-based quantum processor using 'shuttling' of electrons. The QUASAR project aims to scale up quantum computing for industrial production.
Researchers have successfully controlled quantum jumps in atomic nuclei using X-ray light, enabling ultra-precise atomic clocks and potentially powerful nuclear batteries. The technique requires precise control of high-energy X-ray pulses to manipulate quantum dynamics.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateFeb 19, 2021
An international team of experts has demonstrated that only quantum gravity can create a specific ingredient needed for quantum computation. The proposed experiment involves cooling billions of atoms to extremely low temperatures and applying a magnetic field, which would reveal the underlying gravity if it's quantum.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalPRX Quantum·DateFeb 17, 2021
A team of researchers used a quantum computer to explore non-Hermitian quantum mechanics and demonstrated experimental results that are forbidden by regular Hermitian quantum theory. They also showed that entanglement can be altered in a way that is not possible under regular quantum physics.
SourceAalto University·JournalCommunications Physics·DateFeb 15, 2021
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Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed a method to communicate with a cloud of 100,000 nuclear quantum bits and sense their behavior using light and an electron. This technique enables the detection of a single quantum bit in the dense cloud with high precision.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 15, 2021
A Berkeley Lab team successfully simulated a complex aspect of particle collisions using a quantum algorithm, accounting for neglected quantum effects. The researchers' approach meshes quantum and classical computing, allowing for efficient resources and improved accuracy.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 12, 2021
Researchers from UMass Amherst have successfully demonstrated spontaneous quantum error correction, a significant breakthrough in the development of powerful fault-tolerant quantum computers. This achievement paves the way for potential advances in fields like new materials discovery, artificial intelligence, and biochemical engineering.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalNature·DateFeb 11, 2021
Researchers at the University of Vienna demonstrated a new approach to reduce noise in quantum communication schemes by sending particles along multiple paths simultaneously. This method, which utilizes quantum superposition, offers improved noise reduction and has been experimentally confirmed.
SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateFeb 10, 2021
Researchers used quantum annealing to simulate magnetic materials, matching theoretical predictions and resembling experimental data. The study provides a foundation for future materials science research and demonstrates the potential of quantum computers in tackling complex problems.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPRX Quantum·DateFeb 9, 2021
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Danna Freedman, a Northwestern University professor, presents a novel approach to quantum chemistry, enabling the creation of next-generation quantum technology. Her research challenges the assumption that molecules are too complex to study effectively, paving the way for new understandings.
Researchers at Stanford University have developed a quantum Archimedes' screw that hails fragile gas atoms to higher energy states without collapsing. The discovery reveals the existence of scar states, rare trajectories in chaotic quantum systems offering protected refuge for information encoded in quantum systems.
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully entangled two quantum bits coded on a lattice, a crucial resource for quantum computers. This achievement demonstrates key technology for future fault-tolerant quantum computers using lattice surgery.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateJan 13, 2021
Physicists at Princeton University have observed quantum oscillation in an insulator, a phenomenon typically seen in metals. The discovery hints at the existence of neutral fermions and challenges the long-held distinction between metals and insulators.
The team from University of Science and Technology of China demonstrated the teleportation of high-dimensional states using a linear optical system, achieving extremely high-fidelity. The study's findings pave the way for rebuilding complex quantum systems remotely and constructing scalable quantum networks.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 8, 2021
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Researchers have successfully created a two-dimensional array of quantum dots, enabling single electron control and paving the way for efficient implementation of quantum error correction routines. The achievement marks an important step towards building a working quantum computer.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 28, 2020