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Researchers found a defect in quantum dot creation that hinders scientific experimentation and propose tweaking light beam or pulse duration to overcome the issue. The study also sheds light on controlling electron spin, potentially leading to faster electronic devices.
Physicists at NIST recreate key process for nuclear energy production in dense stars using ultracold crystals. The experiments may help study nuclear fusion as an energy source and demonstrate a new method for modeling dense stellar objects.
A UCLA team successfully controlled and detected a single electron's spin in an ordinary commercial transistor chip. This achievement demonstrates that conventional silicon technology is adaptable enough to accommodate the future electronic requirements of new technologies like quantum computing.
Scientists at NIST effectively turn atoms into better frequency sensors by entangling them, allowing for faster and more accurate measurements in atomic clocks. This technique could reduce the time needed to measure atomic clock ticks from weeks to months.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have successfully created a three-photon entangled state, enabling precise measurements that surpass those made by single photons. The breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize fields like quantum computing and gravitational wave detection.
Researchers have developed a method to control the behavior of ultra-cold substances, which could lead to significant advancements in quantum computing and precise time measurements. By manipulating the material's density and vortex patterns, scientists can create unique flow patterns that defy traditional solid or liquid states.
Scientists have created an atomic-resolution image of the three-dimensional intensity distribution of a strongly localized radiation field using a single calcium ion. This technology has far-reaching implications for quantum computing, as it enables the generation of light pulses containing exactly one quantum of light.
Researchers at the University of Michigan developed a new technique combining coherent nonlinear optical spectroscopy and near-field microscopy to detect quantum coherence in extended structures. This breakthrough enables sub-wavelength resolution, bringing nanotechnology closer to sophisticated devices.
Researchers explore the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize problem-solving capabilities. Quantum computers can process vast amounts of information simultaneously, making them ideal for complex calculations like public key encryption and teleportation.
U.C. San Diego researchers successfully trapped non-neutral plasma using a combination of electric and magnetic fields, forming novel vortex crystals when cooled. This breakthrough may hold the key to creating anti-hydrogen, quantum computing, and advanced atomic clocks.
Researchers use storage ring to study molecular recombination process, revealing need for further theoretical work to understand influence of vibrational excitation. The experiment demonstrates the importance of vibrational motion in dissociative recombination and guides future quantum chemistry calculations.