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'Quantum negativity' can power ultra-precise measurements

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.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 29, 2020
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Scientists make quantum technology smaller

Researchers at the University of Birmingham and international partners have developed a technique to miniaturize sensing devices using cold atoms and optical metasurfaces. The resulting devices are significantly smaller, with potential applications in various industries.

SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 29, 2020

Solving materials problems with a quantum computer

Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory and University of Chicago developed a quantum embedding theory to simulate complex materials, exceeding current methods' accuracy. The method was tested on classical and quantum computers, showing high accuracy and effectiveness.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·Journalnpj Computational Materials·DateJul 28, 2020

UVA pioneers study of genetic diseases with quantum computing

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.

SourceUniversity of Virginia Health System·JournalQuantum Machine Intelligence·DateJul 22, 2020

Atomic 'Swiss army knife' precisely measures materials for quantum computers

Scientists at NIST have developed a novel instrument that can make three kinds of atom-scale measurements simultaneously, helping researchers uncover new knowledge about special materials crucial for developing the next generation of quantum computers and communications. The instrument combines an atomic force microscope, scanning tunn...

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalReview of Scientific Instruments·DateJul 6, 2020
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A Metal-like Quantum Gas: A pathbreaking platform for quantum simulation

Researchers have created a metal-like quantum gas by exciting electrons in ultracold rubidium atoms, allowing for ultrafast simulation of many-body electron dynamics. The exotic phase has the potential to enhance our understanding of physical properties like superconductivity and magnetism.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 22, 2020

Adding noise for completely secure communication

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a new communication protocol that offers ultimate privacy protection by adding artificial noise to information about the crypto key. This allows for security guarantees even in cases where devices are unknown entities, overcoming a significant obstacle to experimental implementation.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 11, 2020
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Filming quantic measurement for the first time

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.

SourceUniversity of Seville·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 12, 2020

Quantum jump tipping the balance

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics have successfully measured infinitesimal changes in mass of individual atoms for the first time, opening a new world for precision physics. The team discovered a previously unobserved quantum state in rhenium, which could be interesting for future atomic clocks.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateMay 7, 2020
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Speeding-up quantum computing using giant atomic ions

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.

SourceStockholm University·JournalNature·DateApr 15, 2020

Boson particles discovery provides insights for quantum computing

Researchers discovered that bosons can transform into fermions when constrained to a one-dimensional gas, enabling new insights for quantum devices and computers. This breakthrough could provide a method for dynamically switching between bosonic and fermionic systems to meet military needs.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalScience·DateApr 14, 2020
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New error correction method provides key step toward quantum computing

Researchers have developed a novel approach for quantum error correction that can mitigate certain types of random fluctuations, enabling the creation of more efficient quantum computers and sensors. By targeting specific noise sources, this method could significantly improve the performance of quantum systems.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 11, 2020

Scientists 'film' a quantum measurement

Researchers created a 'film' of a single atom's measurement process, showing that the state changes gradually over time. This study provides new insights into the inner workings of nature and sheds light on the predictions of modern quantum physics.

SourceStockholm University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 26, 2020
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Topological materials outperform through quantum periodic motion

Researchers discovered that applying vibrational motion in a periodic manner can prevent dissipations of desired electron states, making topological materials promising for technological applications. This approach, called dynamic stabilization, enhances protected topological states, enabling longer-lived electronic excitations.

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·Journalnpj Quantum Materials·DateFeb 18, 2020

Pitt study uncovers new electronic state of matter

The study reveals a new electronic state of matter where electrons form bunches of two, three, four and five electrons behaving like new types of particles. Researchers recognized a sequence within Pascal's Triangle that helped them understand the discovery, which features properties related to quantum entanglement.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalScience·DateFeb 13, 2020

Jackiw-Rebbi zero-mode: Realizing non-Abelian braiding in non-Majorana system

Scientists have discovered a new method to realize non-Abelian braiding in a non-Majorana system by constructing Jackiw-Rebbi zero-modes in a quantum spin Hall insulator. This breakthrough has the potential to enable topological quantum computation without superconductivity, offering advantages over Majorana-based systems.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateFeb 7, 2020
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Quantum logic spectroscopy unlocks potential of highly charged ions

Physicists at PTB and MPIK have developed a method to measure atomic frequencies in highly charged ions, increasing precision by a factor of 100 million. This breakthrough enables the creation of novel atomic clocks and new avenues for searching for new physics.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalNature·DateJan 29, 2020

AlphaZero learns to rule the quantum world

Researchers at Aarhus University used AlphaZero to control a quantum system, demonstrating its applicability to three different problems. The algorithm learned to exploit an underlying symmetry of the problem, surprising the team with its ability.

SourceAarhus University·DateJan 16, 2020

Spinning quantum dots

Physicists Sanjay Prabhakar and Roderick Melnik modelled the interplay between electric fields and electron spins in slowly moving quantum dots. They revealed that spin-orbit coupling occurs, inducing a magnetic field in the absence of an external one.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateJan 15, 2020

The coolest LEGO ® in the universe

Researchers at Lancaster University cooled LEGO to near-absolute zero, revealing its potential as a thermal insulator for dilution refrigerators used in quantum computing. The discovery could lead to cheaper and more efficient scientific equipment.

SourceLancaster University·JournalScientific Reports·DateDec 23, 2019
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'Tweezer clock' may help tell time more precisely

Researchers have developed a new optical atomic clock called the 'tweezer clock' that uses laser tweezers to manipulate individual atoms. This design combines the advantages of two existing approaches, offering improved accuracy and precision, and paving the way for advances in fundamental physics research and new technologies.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·DateDec 23, 2019

Ultrafast quantum simulations: A new twist to an old approach

Researchers have developed a new way to simulate quantum systems of many particles, allowing for the investigation of dynamic properties fully coupled to slowly moving ions. This approach overcomes limitations in previous methods and offers new insights into complex mutual interactions between particles in extreme environments.

SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalScience Advances·DateNov 25, 2019

Researchers watch quantum knots untie

Researchers at Aalto University have studied the dynamics of quantum knots, finding that they untie themselves within a short period before forming a vortex. This discovery opens up new avenues for experimental research and suggests that quantum knots may be more unstable than previously thought.

SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 21, 2019

New method for detecting quantum states of electrons

Researchers at OIST Graduate University have developed a new method to detect electrons' transitions to quantum states using image charge detection. This technique has the potential to create a ten-centimeter chip, reducing the size of current quantum computers and bringing them closer to practical use.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 17, 2019
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Q-CTRL leaps into the global top-10 of quantum start-ups

The quantum technology company Q-CTRL has secured a $15 million funding round led by Square Peg Capital, placing it among the top 10 global quantum start-ups. The investment will support major growth for the company and geographic expansion to include a new office in Los Angeles.

SourceUniversity of Sydney·DateSep 10, 2019

Spreading light over quantum computers

Scientists have shown that quantum computers have two degrees of freedom for each bit, enabling faster calculations. A simulation tool called Quantum Simulation Logic has been developed to simulate quantum computer properties in a classical computer.

SourceLinköping University·JournalEntropy·DateSep 3, 2019

Quantum gravity's tangled time

Researchers have successfully described what happens when a massive object is placed in a quantum superposition state near clocks, defying classical descriptions. This discovery reveals that quantum time order can arise, leading to new physical effects and potential applications for quantum technologies.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 22, 2019

Physicists create world's smallest engine

Researchers have built the world's smallest engine, a single calcium ion, which uses random fluctuations to generate vibrations and store energy in discrete units. This tiny motor has potential applications in recycling waste heat and improving energy efficiency in future technologies.

SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 21, 2019
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Travelling towards a quantum internet at light speed

Researchers successfully transferred and verified angular momentum basis of quantum information from laser light to an electron trapped on a quantum dot. This achievement marks a significant step towards realizing a quantum internet with secure and rapid quantum information transmission.

SourceOsaka University·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 29, 2019

NIST physicists create record-setting quantum motion

Physicists at NIST developed a method to control ion motion and display exact quantities of quantum-level motion, up to 100 packets of energy. The technique enabled the creation of superpositions, allowing for more precise measurements and characterizing frequency.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateJul 22, 2019

NIST's quantum logic clock returns to top performance

NIST's quantum logic clock has reclaimed its title as the world's most precise atomic clock, with a systematic uncertainty of 9.4×10^-19, outperforming both NIST's ytterbium and strontium lattice clocks. However, it lags behind in stability, measuring 1.2×10^15 for a 1-second measurement.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 15, 2019
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Puzzling on a quantum chessboard

A quantum computer has solved a complex chess puzzle using quantum physics, with the solution determined by atomic microscopy. The experiment was designed to demonstrate quantum supremacy for certain optimization problems, and its feasibility is now within reach of laboratory implementation.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalQuantum·DateJul 10, 2019

Redefining the limits of measurement accuracy

Quantum sensors achieve extremely accurate results, surpassing conventional physics limits, enabling precision measurements of molecules and improving gravitational wave detectors. The new approach reduces measurement time by half while maintaining or doubling resolution.

SourcePhysikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 2, 2019

Simulating quantum systems with neural networks

Researchers developed a new computational method using neural networks to simulate open quantum systems, predicting properties of large-scale quantum systems. This approach addresses the challenges of simulating intrinsically complex tasks with exponentially growing computational power.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 1, 2019
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Physicists use light waves to accelerate supercurrents, enable ultrafast quantum computing

Researchers at Iowa State University have demonstrated the ability to control macroscopic supercurrents using terahertz light, a breakthrough that could lead to faster and more efficient quantum computers. This discovery opens up new avenues for electromagnetic design of emergent materials properties and collective coherent oscillations.

SourceIowa State University·JournalNature Photonics·DateJul 1, 2019

New material shows high potential for quantum computing

A joint team of scientists at UC Riverside and MIT has developed a new heterostructure material system based on gold that can potentially demonstrate the existence and quantum nature of Majorana fermions. The research shows superconductivity, magnetism, and electrons' spin-orbit coupling can co-exist in gold.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 28, 2019

Building a bridge to the quantum world

Researchers have created a mechanical oscillator that can produce entangled radiation, which could serve as a link between quantum computers and optical fibers. This device has practical value in transferring information between quantum computers.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalNature·DateJun 26, 2019

A sound idea: a step towards quantum computing

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba developed a novel process for generating coherent lattice waves in silicon crystals using ultrashort laser pulses. This breakthrough may lead to the creation of faster and more efficient quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJun 19, 2019
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Quantum sensor for photons

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have developed a quantum sensor that measures visible light particles without destroying them. The innovation, led by Tracy Northup, allows for tailored light fields to be generated through feedback loops, paving the way for future quantum applications.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 3, 2019

Quantum simulation more stable than expected

Researchers at University of Innsbruck discover that digital quantum simulation can retain controlled Trotter errors for local observables, reducing the number of required gate operations. This breakthrough makes digital quantum simulation more accessible to current day quantum devices.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 12, 2019

Optical tweezers achieve new feats of capturing atoms

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new method for trapping single atoms using optical tweezers, achieving an unprecedented 90% success rate. This breakthrough enables the efficient assembly of atom grids, a crucial step towards harnessing quantum computing power.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalPhysical Review X·DateApr 3, 2019
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New quantum sensor could improve cancer treatment

The new quantum sensor developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo promises significant advancements in long-range 3D imaging and monitoring the success of cancer treatments. The sensors can detect single particles of light with high timing resolution, speed, and efficiency over an unparalleled wavelength range.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMar 4, 2019

NIST physicists 'flash-freeze' crystal of 150 ions

Physicists at NIST have cooled a flat crystal of 150 beryllium ions to near-ground state, enabling more realistic quantum simulations and improved sensitivity for sensing weak electric fields and detecting dark matter. This achievement marks a significant advance over previous demonstrations of ion cooling.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 20, 2019

Is quantum computing scalable?

Quantum computing aims to break cryptography and speed up database search, but scaling is a significant challenge. Researcher Debbie Leung discusses the ingredients required for accurate quantum computing operations and recent progress with error-correcting codes.

SourceCIFAR·DateFeb 16, 2019
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Researchers catalog defects that give 2D materials amazing properties

The researchers have produced a catalog of exact sizes and shapes of holes that form in 2-D sheets when atoms are missing from the material's crystal lattice. This new catalog could help open up various potential applications, including filtration, chemical processing, DNA sequencing and quantum computing.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 14, 2019

Slicing optical beams: Cryptographic algorithms for quantum networks

Researchers at Kazan Federal University developed cryptographic algorithms for quantum networks, which can facilitate fast and secure information transfer. The algorithms, known as quantum hash functions, can protect against mistakes and be used for authentication in various areas.

SourceKazan Federal University·JournalLobachevskii Journal of Mathematics·DateDec 13, 2018