The Association for Computing Machinery has published the first issue of its new peer-reviewed journal, Transactions on Quantum Computing, focusing on the theory and practice of quantum computing. The journal aims to publish high-impact research papers and surveys on topics in quantum information science.
Researchers from the University of Bristol and Phasecraft have developed new strategies to solve the Fermi-Hubbard model using optimised quantum circuits with limited device size. The study suggests that current supercomputers are unable to solve instances of the model, but near-term quantum devices can.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge discovered a hidden symmetry in quantum systems that allows entangled particles to remain linked despite noise. This finding could lead to the development of ultra-powerful quantum computers by preserving quantum effects in noisy environments.
Researchers at Northwestern and UChicago develop a new method to create tailor-made qubits by chemically synthesizing molecules that encode quantum information into their magnetic states. This bottom-up approach could lead to extraordinary flexibility and control, paving the way for next-generation quantum technology.
Physicists propose an experiment to test if gravity is a quantum phenomenon, involving entangled diamonds in freefall. A conducting copper plate shields the Casimir effect, reducing noise and making the experiment less demanding.
Direct visualization of quantum dots in bilayer graphene reveals a broken rotational symmetry with three peaks instead of concentric rings. This discovery provides crucial information for developing quantum devices based on this system.
Researchers at Osaka City University have found a way to fine-tune quantum resonance in layered structures of quantum dots, leading to improved charge transport and potential applications in solar cells. The breakthrough involves controlling the distance between quantum dot layers using short ligands and polyelectrolytes.
Scientists have found a way to characterize the degree of quantumness in physical systems, which is essential for understanding quantum computing and sensing advantages. By analyzing extrema states, researchers identified a mathematical representation called Majorana constellation, which covers more of the sphere as quantumness increases.
Researchers have developed a new software method for compressing quantum circuits, reducing the size and runtime of large-scale fault-tolerant quantum computers. This compression technique achieves up to 77% reduction in volume, potentially enabling the realization of real-world quantum computers years ahead of schedule.
Scientists at University of Rochester and Cornell University have developed a nanoscale node made of magnetic and semiconducting materials that can interact with other nodes using laser light. The device uses entanglement, a phenomenon in quantum mechanics, to connect quantum nodes across a remote network.
Researchers at a new DOE center are developing cutting-edge quantum sensing devices to unravel the mysteries of quantum materials. The devices will allow scientists to probe materials with pairs of photons or electrons, paving the way for discovering new quantum materials and inventing more sensitive probes.
A joint research group has developed a way to simulate the quantum physical properties of complex solid state systems using real systems of atoms. The team's approach uses mathematical and numerical methods to investigate which quantum systems are suitable for simulations, paving the way for progress in robust quantum computing.
Researchers aim to demonstrate ideal energy transfer in quantum systems, potentially leading to more efficient engines and quantum computers. The project uses superconducting circuits to design experiments that can be carried out within realistic quantum systems.
Researchers from Tokyo University of Science design a new quantum circuit that calculates the fast Fourier transform, a key algorithm in engineering. The QFFT circuit exploits superposition of states to greatly increase computational speed and is more versatile than traditional QFT.
A team of physicists successfully transported light stored in a cloud of ultra-cold rubidium-87 atoms over 1.2 millimeters using an optical conveyor belt. The controlled transport process has minimal impact on the stored light's properties, enabling potential applications in quantum communication and computing.
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about the role of heat in quantum impurity studies, extending our understanding of thermodynamics. The study reveals that two distinct experimental protocols probe the same information, providing new insights into quantum correlations.
A new algorithm called Variational Fast Forwarding (VFF) can simulate quantum systems for longer periods than current quantum computers can handle. This allows scientists to tackle complex problems that were previously unsolvable due to decoherence, which degrades quantum coherence.
Physicists at Aalto University have developed a new detector that can measure energy quanta with unprecedented resolution, overcoming limitations in current state-of-the-art detectors used in quantum computers. The graphene bolometer achieves speeds of well below a microsecond and higher theoretical accuracy than voltage measurements.
Researchers have discovered a method to prepare robust initial states in quantum information systems, minimizing unwanted transitions and preserving quantum information. This breakthrough could enable more complex operations in quantum computing.
A new machine learning-assisted method has been developed by Purdue University engineers to rapidly preselect solid-state quantum emitters for large-scale integration on chips. This approach significantly speeds up the process, reducing analysis time from minutes to seconds.
Researchers have developed techniques to detect and correct loss of qubits in real-time, protecting fragile stored quantum information. The approach combines quantum error correction with correction of qubit loss and leakage, enabling robust quantum computing.
A new protocol allows for the protection and correction of fragile quantum information in case of qubit loss, addressing a crucial issue in quantum computing. This breakthrough could prove essential for future large-scale quantum computer development.
Researchers at UArizona are working with a $115 million federal program to develop a quantum computer and sensors for discoveries about dark matter. The center aims to overcome qubit decoherence, enabling more powerful computing and sensing applications.
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a new theory that may lead to systematic design of quantum algorithms, outperforming classical computers. The theory identifies large groups of quantum states with polynomial complexity, allowing for efficient coefficient sampling procedures to determine their suitability.
The Quantum Systems Accelerator will harness quantum information science for discoveries that benefit the world and accelerate commercialization. The center will co-design solutions needed to build working quantum systems outperforming today's computers.
The team created a new routing algorithm that allows qubits to directly interact with many more qubits, giving rise to higher expected computational power. This approach outperforms the 'superconducting' devices in calculating the expected computational power.
Researchers at Yokohama National University developed a new method to produce entangled photons compatible with quantum memories, allowing for long-distance quantum communication through optical fibers. This breakthrough could enable the creation of a quantum internet linking quantum computers.
Researchers created a family of benchmark quantum circuits with known optimal depths or sizes to improve quantum compilation design. This could lead to computation speeds up to 45 times faster than currently demonstrated. The benchmarks, named QUEKO, have been made open source and are available on GitHub.
A team of UChicago scientists developed a technique that allows quantum systems to stay operational for up to 22 milliseconds, four orders of magnitude higher than before. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize quantum communication, computing, and sensing by enabling new research opportunities in quantum engineering.
The University of Arizona will lead a new National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center to architect the quantum internet, revolutionizing computing, communication, and sensing. The center aims to create a fabric connecting quantum computers, data centers, and gadgets using qubits.
NAU will contribute research, education, and workforce development through the CQN, focusing on quantum networks and materials. The center aims to lay foundations for a quantum internet, revolutionizing computing, communication, and sensing.
Researchers at Skoltech developed a quantum enhanced machine learning approach that uses quantum states as data, overcoming the 'data-readin problem'. This allows for faster calculations and better performance than classical machines in certain applications.
Researchers at MIT and Sandia National Laboratories have developed a hybrid approach to fabricate large-scale quantum chips using diamond-based qubits and quantum photonics. The new method enables the creation of complex quantum devices with reliable circuits for transmitting and manipulating quantum information.
Researchers have developed a new method to calculate the exact entanglement cost of a given quantum state, allowing for more precise measurement and application in various quantum research areas. This breakthrough resolves a longstanding investigation in entanglement theory, enabling efficient computation and broad applicability.
Scientists have found that quantum particles can carry unlimited information about interacted objects, enabling precise measurements. Researchers developed a new technique using quasi-probabilities to improve metrology, leading to potential breakthroughs in super-precise microscopes and quantum computers.
MIT researchers develop an on-off system that allows for low-error quantum computations and rapid sharing of quantum information between processors. The system uses 'giant atoms' made from superconducting qubits, enabling high-fidelity operations and interconnection between processors.
Researchers at UVA have developed an algorithm to classify genomic data using quantum computers, potentially revolutionizing the field of genetic research. The new technology could analyze vast amounts of genetic data exponentially faster than conventional computers.
The new Q-SEnSE center will explore grand challenges in quantum sensing, measurement science, and advancing real-world technologies. Researchers will partner with engineers to turn advancements into practical applications, educating the next generation of quantum workforce.
Researchers have developed a method to reduce noise and resources required for quantum information transmission, paving the way for a quantum internet. Quantum multiplexing allows for the combination of multiple pieces of information into one photon, reducing the need for separate stamps and enabling significant resource reduction.
Army researchers have developed a new way to protect and safeguard quantum information, allowing for more efficient and secure communication. By understanding and removing certain types of noise in quantum channels, the team can convert bad noise into good noise with the addition of a cheap extra component.
Researchers at MIT have developed a hybrid process to manufacture and integrate 'artificial atoms' with photonic circuitry, producing the largest quantum chip of its type. The process enables scalable production of millions of quantum processors needed for quantum computers.
Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a novel device that enables controlled single photon emission from quantum dots, a crucial component in quantum computing and communications. This breakthrough allows for entangled states of pairs of quantum dots, paving the way for significant advancements in quantum technologies.
A new quantum classifier introduces a tailored quantum kernel, outperforming AI technology and enhancing classification tasks with small datasets. The method exploits the quantum advantage in finding non-linear features, leading to significant improvements.
Researchers at MIT's LIGO Laboratory measure quantum noise affecting 40-kilogram mirrors, displacing them by 10-20 meters, a confirmed prediction by quantum mechanics. The team uses a novel instrument called a quantum squeezer to isolate and quantify the quantum effect.
Researchers from Basel and Bochum have experimentally confirmed the radiative Auger process in quantum dots, a crucial step for quantum communication. This discovery allows for precise determination of quantum mechanical energy levels, enabling better understanding of quantum systems.
Researchers successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement onboard a CubeSat, paving the way for a cost-effective global quantum communications network. The miniaturized photon source operated successfully in space, maintaining high-quality entanglement despite temperature changes.
The US Army has made significant advancements in quantum networking research, which will play a crucial role in future battlefield operations. The researchers have developed a system that can send information quantum-mechanically between nodes without occupying the linking channel.
Scientists have successfully demonstrated the unique quantum characteristic of the 'Quantum Cheshire Cat' by exchanging grins between two photons without physical contact. By applying a perturbation to the system, they were able to obtain weak values that separated each photon's polarization.
Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a new quantum communication technique that bypasses traditional channels, allowing for secure information transfer without photon loss. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient communication systems, opening up new possibilities for future technologies.
Silq allows programmers to utilize quantum computers' potential better than existing languages, with more compact and faster code. The language also automatically identifies and erases unnecessary values through uncomputation, improving the reliability of quantum calculations.
Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a novel technique to generate high-quality single photons, paving the way for large-scale quantum photonics. The breakthrough enables the creation of scalable quantum photonics devices, which can solve complex problems beyond current supercomputers.
Researchers at UCLA have developed a new qubit with nearly ideal properties, enabling ultra-low error rate quantum devices. This breakthrough should impact various areas of quantum information science, paving the way for large-scale NISQ devices.
Researchers have found a link between 2D and 3D phases of topological matter, reviving the quantum Hall effect in 3D superconductors. This connection could enable fault-tolerant quantum computing using entangled states protected by long-range quantum entanglement.
Researchers at the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics found clear quantum interference in the H + HD reaction, verifying that Nature plays dice. The study reveals a new roaming mechanism, which occurs only 0.3% of the time, and highlights the complexity of chemical reactions.
A team of researchers from the University of Seville and international partners successfully filmed quantic measurement for the first time. The experiment confirmed a subtle prediction in quantum physics, showing that the quantum state changes gradually during measurement rather than instantaneously.
Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a method to speed up quantum computing using giant Rydberg ions, which can exchange quantum information in under a microsecond. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of scalable quantum computers for complex calculations.
The researchers have demonstrated a world record for the largest spectral, color-tuning range from an atomically thin quantum system. By stretching the material, they induced mechanical expansion of the quantum source, resulting in dramatic tuning range of colors emitted by quantum light.
Researchers have developed a new approach to speed up trapped ion quantum computing using giant Rydberg ions, increasing computational capacity exponentially. The experimental work confirms that the system can scale up without slowdowns, enabling large-scale quantum computation.
Researchers at Caltech have successfully created a tiny optical cavity that can store and transmit quantum information, a crucial step towards building a quantum internet. The cavity allows scientists to efficiently collect and detect photons emitted by rare-earth ytterbium ions, enabling the creation of a quantum network.
Harvard and MIT researchers have developed a prototype quantum node that can correct for signal loss, paving the way for a practical quantum internet. The breakthrough enables secure communication over long distances using entangled particles, making it impossible for eavesdroppers to intercept messages.