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University of Toronto physicists identify ‘octupolar’ magnetism, with implications for quantum technologies

Physicists at University of Toronto have identified 'octupolar' magnetism, a complex form of magnetism with eight poles, using light to probe atomic vibrations. This discovery opens up new avenues for quantum technology development, including controllable memory elements and computing devices.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 29, 2026

Circuit-model blind quantum computation with key decoupling

A key-decoupled circuit-model blind quantum computation protocol enhances privacy protection in delegated quantum computing while reducing operational burden. The protocol uses independent encryption and decryption keys to conceal the target operation within its Pauli equivalence class.

SourceELSP·JournalQuantum Research·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 22, 2026

Room temperature quantum processor based on on-chip arrays of single-ion qudits enabled by materials science and engineering

This technology features arrays of single-erbium ion qubits embedded in silicon-based hollow nanopillars, enabling high-performance, room-temperature quantum sensing and communication. It demonstrates record-long optical coherence times in the telecom C-band, exceeding 500 μs at ambient conditions.

Helium lifts new quantum computing concept

A team led by Jacob Covey has developed a new design for high-powered, stable quantum computers using helium-3, an isotope with fermionic quantum properties. This design offers a major advance over previous lithium-based designs, with faster tunneling rates and controllable motional qubits.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPRX Quantum·DateSep 8, 2026

PolyU develops quantum-tunnelling field-effect transistor to overcome barriers to integrated-circuit chip development

Researchers at PolyU have engineered a novel tunnelling field-effect transistor using 2D nanomaterials, breaking through the 60 mV decade’ boundary to create ultra-low-power, high-performance ICs essential for emerging AI chips. The breakthrough paves the way for energy-efficient computing and next-generation AI chips.

Bright ideas accelerate the hunt for quantum emitters

Researchers from the University of Osaka have developed a prediction framework that rapidly evaluates promising quantum materials without sacrificing accuracy. The framework enables the evaluation of optical losses using simplified theoretical expressions, making searches much more tractable.

SourceThe University of Osaka·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 25, 2026

Illinois-led regional quantum hub NSF HQAN renewed to pursue industry-ready computing and workforce development

The University of Illinois-led NSF HQAN has been renewed for a second phase with $37.5 million in funding to develop an industry-ready pathway for implementing modular principles in quantum computing. The center has made significant technical achievements and is building a quantum workforce through educational programs.

Governor Hochul announces milestone in expansion in New York State's quantum communications network

The partnership between SUNY Stony Brook and Brookhaven National Laboratory extends New York State's quantum communications network, enabling new discoveries across various industrial sectors, bolstering research and cybersecurity. The expansion aims to improve computer operations and unlock new opportunities to improve New Yorkers' li...

Japan’s first full-stack neutral-atom quantum computer “Shunkai” is operational

Shunkai, developed by Professor Kenji Ohmori's team, integrates multiple layers for practical quantum computing, overcoming scalability and error correction challenges. The system uses 50 qubits initially, with plans to expand to 500 qubits, and will be partially open to external users for application development and demonstration.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 23, 2026

Pusan National University researchers have developed a hybrid quantum network with indistinguishable quantum sources

Pusan National University researchers have successfully developed a hybrid quantum network with indistinguishable quantum sources. The team demonstrated two-photon interference between a warm atomic ensemble and quantum dots, achieving high-visibility two-photon interference without needing spectral or temporal modifications.

SourcePusan National University·JournalLight: Science & Applications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 30, 2026

Using a molecule as a quantum sensor

Researchers from the University of Waterloo developed a new quantum sensing technique using a molecule as a sensor, enabling precise imaging of single molecules. This technique has potential applications in drug discovery and structural biology.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2026

A superconductor's hidden identity revealed

Researchers discovered that niobium diselenide and TaS₂ exhibit two strongly interacting superconducting states, resolving a long-standing mystery about their behavior. This finding provides new insight into superconductivity and could aid in designing better superconducting materials for future technologies.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 15, 2026

Scientists unveil technique to build ultra-thin material stacks that promise quantum breakthrough

Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026

Quantum bath syncs distant qubits

Researchers developed a prototype device that autonomously synchronizes distant qubits using a common source of correlated light particles, confirming a 20-year-old prediction. The approach requires no active control or measurement, making it fully autonomous and potentially boosting quantum technology.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026

NUS researchers develop probabilistic spintronic processors for faster and greener optimization

Researchers have developed novel spintronics-based probabilistic processors that accelerate complex optimisation tasks while consuming less energy. The systems achieved significant speedups and energy savings compared to conventional computers, highlighting a promising route towards faster and more energy-efficient optimisation.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 1, 2026

“Flawless on the outside, flipped within”: Detecting hidden defects in 2D dielectrics with light

Researchers developed an interferometric second-harmonic generation imaging approach to identify antiparallel domains and detect hidden structural defects in hBN thin films. The study finds that SHG intensity is closely associated with differences in crystal orientation and destructive interference between domains.