Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a novel quantum light source by arranging perovskite quantum dots into a three-dimensional superlattice. This enables the coherent collective emission of photons, creating ultrafast and bright superfluorescence.
SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalNature·DateNov 8, 2018
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.
SourceETH Zurich Department of Physics·JournalNature·DateNov 5, 2018
Researchers developed a computer model that simulates the conditions of explosions on short time scales. The new results reveal that a delicate balance of temperature and pressure is necessary for nanodiamonds to form. This study uses atomic-level simulations to provide insights into the formation process.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·DateOct 15, 2018
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Experimental physicists at the University of Illinois have created a new disorder-induced topological state, previously predicted to occur in electronic materials. The topological Anderson insulator phase was first discovered theoretically in 2009 and its origin was further explained in subsequent works.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalScience·DateOct 11, 2018
A novel nano material with electrical and magnetic properties has been synthesized by researchers at DTU Chemistry. The material, Chromium-Chloride-Pyrazine, is an organic/inorganic hybrid with promising prospects for quantum computing, superconductors, catalysts, batteries, fuel cells, and electronics.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalNature Chemistry·DateSep 10, 2018
Qrypt has licensed a novel cybersecurity technology from Oak Ridge National Laboratory to fortify encryption methods. The company will incorporate the quantum random number generator into its platform, using unique and unpredictable encryption keys to create virtually impenetrable communications.
The team developed a multi-degree-of-freedom multiplexed solid-state quantum memory with high multimode capacity and demonstrated photon pulse operation functions with time and frequency DOFs. The device enables coherent manipulation of quantum states and can serve as a quantum mode converter with high fidelity.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 24, 2018
Researchers at NIST create graphene quantum dot structure using magnetic fields, confirming novel pattern of concentric rings. The discovery has practical applications in quantum computing and opens possibilities for relativistic quantum simulators.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateAug 23, 2018
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Scientists have developed a new method to shuttle lithium ions into the crystal structure of samarium nickelate, a quantum material with exotic electronic properties. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient energy storage and novel applications in computing.
SourcePurdue University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 16, 2018
A revised roadmap outlines the current status of quantum technology, examining its challenges and goals. The roadmap identifies key areas of focus, including quantum communication, computing, simulation, metrology, and control.
SourceIOP Publishing·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateAug 15, 2018
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
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Assistant Professor Madhab Neupane has discovered a new material with multiple quantum properties, which could become the foundation for quantum computers and long-lasting memory devices. The discovery is expected to increase computing power and reduce energy consumption for electronics.
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 1, 2018
Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and NIST have developed a device that converts microwave energy into laser light, crucial for sending quantum signals. The team's innovation could one day enable huge networks of quantum computers to communicate efficiently.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 16, 2018
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
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The team's device can produce one billion electrons per second and uses quantum mechanics to control them. This breakthrough paves the way for future quantum information processing applications, including defence, cybersecurity and encryption.
SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 3, 2018
NIST researchers have simulated simple logic operations in a liquid medium by trapping ions in graphene, enabling potential applications in water filtration and sensor technology. The ion-trapping approach requires minimal material and can conform to custom shapes.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 29, 2018
Researchers use ultrafast spectroscopy and terahertz pulses to uncover a new state of matter in superconducting alloys, which could enable faster, heat-free quantum computing and information storage.
SourceIowa State University·JournalNature Materials·DateJun 4, 2018
Researchers at Aalto University have developed an amorphous material exhibiting topological superconductivity, which could lead to the creation of lossless components for quantum computers. This discovery brings the field closer to application and potentially makes fabrication more convenient compared to current methods.
SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 4, 2018
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Researchers at the University of the Basque Country and University of Hannover achieved quantum entanglement between two spatially separated Bose-Einstein condensates. This breakthrough could lead to significant improvements in fields like quantum computing, simulation, and metrology by creating large ensembles of entangled particles.
SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalScience·DateMay 16, 2018
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
Portland State University has been awarded a $275,000 NSF grant to explore the cryptography-breaking power of quantum computers and develop new computer science courses. The project aims to broaden participation in computer science among high school students and teachers.
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
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Researchers at ORNL's Quantum Information Science Group have developed methods to control dissipative behavior in quantum systems, allowing for advancements in quantum computing and sensing. The studies aim to probe and control quantum coherent dynamics in materials at the nanoscale.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review B·DateMar 27, 2018
Researchers have successfully created a new quantum spin liquid, predicted by Paul W. Anderson in 1987, using a novel method developed at Aalto University. The achievement marks an important step towards understanding superconductors and building topological quantum computers with enhanced computational power.
SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 15, 2018
Experts on quantum computing, including Antia Lamas-Linares, discussed the field's potential and applications at SXSW 2018. They focused on topics such as secure time synchronization and GPS protection, highlighting the importance of these areas in the future development of quantum technologies.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin, Texas Advanced Computing Center·DateMar 9, 2018
Machine learning techniques can reconstruct a quantum system based on relatively few experimental measurements, allowing scientists to thoroughly probe complex systems exponentially faster than conventional methods. This method benefits the development of quantum computers and other applications of quantum mechanics.
SourceSimons Foundation·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 26, 2018
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
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A team at Chalmers University of Technology has successfully created a topological superconductor, which could be used to host Majorana particles and enable the development of quantum computers. The material's properties were altered by repeated cooling cycles, leading to unexpected changes in its behavior.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 19, 2018
Scientists have manufactured a component capable of hosting Majorana particles, which could become stable building blocks of a quantum computer. The team used platinum to assemble the topological insulator with aluminium, leading to unexpected and exciting changes in the superconductivity.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 15, 2018
A team of researchers has successfully controlled multiple quantum mechanical properties in a single material, including ferroelectricity and conductivity. The breakthrough could lead to the development of ultrafast, low-power electronics and quantum computers.
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 5, 2018
Researchers have developed a quantum linear system algorithm that enables faster analysis of large data sets, outperforming classical computers. The new algorithm has the potential to revolutionize fields like commodities pricing, social networks, and chemical structures.
SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 2, 2018
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Researchers developed a QKD system that achieves high secret key rates using time-bin encoding, resolving major challenges for practical applications. This breakthrough enables ultra-high rate quantum secure communication, paving the way for image and video encryption and large encrypted databases.
SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 8, 2017
Researchers demonstrate fast and scalable holonomic quantum computation using Nitrogen-vacancy center electron spins in diamond, enabling high-fidelity operations with all-optical control. This work represents the first such achievement in solid-state quantum systems.
Researchers have developed a device using graphene that could provide conclusive evidence for the existence of non-Abelian anyons, a key component of topological quantum computing. The device achieves extremely low disorder and tunability, allowing for the study of these particles in a controlled environment.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature·DateNov 6, 2017
Researchers at the National University of Singapore have developed a super-resolution imaging technique that doubles the odds of successful photon interaction with atoms. This innovation has significant implications for quantum computing and metrology, as it enables stronger interactions between photons and atoms.
SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 31, 2017
Researchers developed a method to extract Higgs boson signal from noise data using quantum-compatible machine learning techniques, outperforming standard counterparts even with small datasets. The new approach is expected to be useful for problems beyond high-energy physics.
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateOct 18, 2017
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Researchers propose swapping atoms to demonstrate exotic properties. The process involves swapping two identical atoms without distinguishing them, leading to questions about individuality and connection in the quantum realm. This phenomenon has philosophical implications, as it challenges traditional notions of identity and connection.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 17, 2017
Physicists at JILA have confirmed the leading results on electron roundness using a unique spinning molecule technique, measuring its symmetry to provide new insights into fundamental physics and potential fossils of ancient asymmetry. The method offers future potential for more sensitive searches and tests of natural constants.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 9, 2017
Quantum computers threaten to destroy current internet security methods as they can break RSA and ECC systems in days or hours. Researchers like Tanja Lange are working on alternative systems, including a $3.9 million EU-funded research consortium.
SourceEindhoven University of Technology·JournalNature·DateSep 13, 2017
Researchers create non-invasive ESR imaging technique using quantum probes to detect and image electronic spins with sub-cellular resolution. This breakthrough provides new insights into the role of transition metal ions in biology and disease, offering a promising tool for probing human biochemistry.
SourceCentre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 6, 2017
Researchers at SISSA shed light on the microscopic origin of thermodynamics by showing that isolated systems exhibit increasing entropy due to entanglement with the rest of the system. This resolves the paradox between quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, providing new insights into the behavior of extended quantum systems.
SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 25, 2017
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Researchers have performed a quantum-mechanical simulation of an ultracold chemical reaction, revealing the underlying chaotic dynamics of the system. The study's findings have important implications for controlled chemistry experiments and technological applications in quantum computing and sensing.
SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 19, 2017
NIST physicists have solved the puzzle of controlling molecular ions using quantum logic, a technique that also drives an experimental atomic clock. The new method achieves effective control of molecules as laser cooling and other techniques can control atoms.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateMay 10, 2017
Researchers developed a genetic algorithm to quantify conclusions about the rejection of classical notions of causality. The algorithm mapped out many dimensions of the departure from classical that quantum correlations exhibit.
SourceRMIT University·JournalPhysical Review A·DateApr 27, 2017
Researchers create novel two-dimensional quantum materials with breakthrough electrical and magnetic attributes, enabling faster and more powerful computers. The materials, which push the speed of electronic signals to nearly the speed of light, have potential applications in next-generation quantum computers.
SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalNature·DateApr 26, 2017
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A team led by Professor Lloyd Hollenberg imaged electric currents in graphene using a diamond-based quantum sensor. The technique reveals microscopic behavior of current in quantum computing devices and 2D materials, enabling improved reliability and performance.
SourceCentre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 26, 2017
Researchers at Harvard University created a time crystal, a periodic arrangement of atoms across time, using nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond. The discovery offers insights into non-equilibrium quantum systems and may lead to new applications in precision measurement.
A team of researchers has devised a new way to implement large-scale interferometers that can dramatically miniaturize optical processing circuitry. By leveraging recent breakthroughs in quantum information, the 'measurement-based linear optics' technique harnesses existing compact methods for generating large-scale cluster states.
SourceCentre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 3, 2017
Osaka University researchers have successfully detected multiple spin states of a single quantum dot in real time, opening the door to more efficient quantum computing. The team used a quantum point contact charge sensor to distinguish between singlet and triplet spin states, enabling the detection of three two-electron spin states.
SourceOsaka University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 13, 2017
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A new paper by Nathan Hamlin explains a code that could thwart hackers armed with next generation quantum computers. The Generalized Knapsack Code uses alternative number representations to block cyberattacks, providing a viable security method for defending against quantum computing hacks.
SourceWashington State University·JournalOpen Journal of Discrete Mathematics·DateFeb 28, 2017
A team of scientists at the University of Alberta has successfully applied atomic force microscopy to pattern and image electronic circuits at the atomic level. This breakthrough could lead to the development of ultra-fast and ultra-low-power silicon-based circuits, potentially revolutionizing the technology industry.
SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 13, 2017
Giuseppe Carleo and Matthias Troyer have found a way to overcome the mathematical complexity of many-particle systems using an artificial neural network. The researchers used reinforcement learning to identify important parameters in chaotic systems, enabling calculations with simplified equations for larger systems.
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Physicists at University of Bonn create method to quickly and precisely sort large numbers of atoms, pushing development of future quantum computers forward. The technique allows atoms to interact with each other in targeted manner to exploit quantum-mechanical effects for calculations.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 9, 2017
Scientists have experimentally realized a stable exotic quantum state that resists mixing due to disorder, defying predictions of conventional quantum mechanics. The discovery could have implications for the development of robust quantum computers.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 2, 2017
Scientists at the University of Sussex have invented a new method to build large-scale quantum computers using voltages on microchips, rather than aligning laser beams. This breakthrough enables the construction of universal quantum computers with potentially revolutionary applications in fields like materials science and medicine.
SourceUniversity of Sussex·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 2, 2016
A team at HZB and Univ. of Freiburg has cooled 10 million ions to 7.4 K using a novel method, allowing for cryogenic X-ray spectroscopy and studying magnetism and ground states of molecular ions. This achievement paves the way for developing new materials for energy-efficient information technologies.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·DateNov 29, 2016
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Researchers develop atomic-scale manufacturing technology, creating ultra-efficient general-purpose computers and quantum computers that consume significantly less power. The discovery has the potential to revolutionize the digital economy and lead to a more sustainable future.
SourceUniversity of Alberta·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 28, 2016
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have fabricated and manipulated Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in an optical simulator, supporting non-Abelian statistics. The study provides a novel platform to investigate MZM properties and topological quantum computation.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 25, 2016
Researchers from Sandia and Harvard Universities have successfully embedded silicon atoms in a diamond matrix to create the first quantum bridge. This breakthrough enables the connection of multiple small quantum computers, potentially revolutionizing quantum sensing and information distribution.
SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalScience·DateOct 14, 2016
Researchers at UCLA have found that ions subjected to buffer gas cooling never truly reach the same temperature as the surrounding gas, defying classical thermodynamic principles. The study reveals multiple final temperatures and highlights the need for nuanced understanding of the buffer-gas cooling process.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 18, 2016