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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coping with errors in the quantum age

ETH Zurich researchers have demonstrated a novel quantum error correction technique that can monitor and correct errors in real-time. The technique, which uses trapped ions to encode quantum information, has been successfully tested with repeated measurements on the same system, exceeding previous experimental limits.

A new artificial quantum material essential in developing high-efficiency computers

Researchers have developed a new artificial quantum material that can control internal resistance in multilayered magnetically doped semiconductors, enabling the creation of high-efficiency computers. The material exploits the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect, allowing for faster computation speeds and improved energy efficiency.

SourceInstitute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalChinese Physics Letters·DateAug 13, 2018

A step closer to quantum computers: NUS researchers show how to directly observe quantum spin effects

Scientists at NUS have discovered a practical way to observe and examine the quantum effects of electrons in topological insulators and heavy metals. This breakthrough enables the development of advanced quantum computing components and devices, potentially answering some of the world's toughest questions in finance and physics.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 16, 2018

Entangled atoms shine in unison

Scientists at the University of Innsbruck have successfully demonstrated fully-controlled free-space quantum interference of single photons emitted by a pair of effectively-separated entangled atoms. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for building quantum computers and measuring physical properties with unprecedented precision.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 15, 2018

Easing uncertainty

Christa Fluehmann and colleagues demonstrate a way to measure position and momentum with minimal disturbance, enabling precise measurements in a limited range. This relaxation of the uncertainty principle has fundamental implications for quantum mechanics and opens up possibilities for practical applications like quantum computing.

SourceETH Zurich Department of Physics·JournalPhysical Review X·DateApr 2, 2018

Developing reliable quantum computers

A team of researchers has developed a statistical approach to identify characteristic signatures across unmeasurable probability distributions in quantum computers. This breakthrough could help predict the behavior of photons in optical arrangements and differentiate between various particle types, bringing us closer to solving the cer...

SourceUniversity of Freiburg·JournalNature Photonics·DateFeb 22, 2018