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Florian Kaiser wins prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant for quantum integration project

Dr Florian Kaiser leads €3 million ERC Consolidator Grant-funded research on quantum integration, aiming to create practical applications and overcome scalability challenges in quantum technologies. The goal is to integrate quantum processors and memories on a single chip, enabling superior performance and minimal energy consumption.

SourceLuxembourg Institute of Science and Technology·DateDec 4, 2024
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Superconducting qubit baths give clean simulation of quantum transport

Researchers used a superconducting quantum processor to study quantum transport in unprecedented detail. The experiments explored how a spin/particle current flows between two groups of qubits, revealing a unified picture of thermalisation dynamics and nonequilibrium steady dynamics.

SourceSingapore University of Technology and Design·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 4, 2024

New laser technique achieves atomic-scale precision on diamond surfaces

Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a new laser technique that enables precise control over diamond surfaces at the atomic scale. The method allows for the controlled removal of as little as 1 per cent of an atomic layer, resulting in enhanced conductivity and promising implications for quantum technologies.

SourceMacquarie University·JournalApplied Surface Science·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 1, 2024

Wits researchers use laser beams to pioneer new quantum computing breakthrough

Physicists at the University of the Witwatersrand developed an innovative computing system harnessing laser beams and display technology to process multiple possibilities simultaneously. This approach could speed up complex calculations in fields like logistics and finance, with potential applications in quantum optimisation and machin...

SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalAPL Photonics·DateNov 29, 2024
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Scientists develop novel high-fidelity quantum computing gate

Researchers at RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing successfully developed a novel double-transmon coupler (DTC) to enhance the fidelity of quantum gates. The DTC achieved high gate fidelity of 99.90% for a two-qubit device and 99.98% for a single-qubit gate, paving the way for fault-tolerant quantum computation.

SourceRIKEN·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 21, 2024

DOE’s Quantum Computing User Program releases request for information to father input on quantum computing access

The Department of Energy's Quantum Computing User Program is releasing a Request for Information to gather input on current and upcoming availability of quantum computing resources. The program aims to understand the readiness of these resources for quantum computing research and engage with the diversity of stakeholders in the field.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateNov 15, 2024

MPL scientists find a new way of entangling light and sound

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have developed a novel method to entangle photons with acoustic phonons, overcoming noise susceptibility and enabling high-temperature operation. This breakthrough has significant implications for secure quantum communications and quantum computing applications.

SourceMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 14, 2024

In step forward for quantum computing hardware, IU physicist uncovers novel behavior in quantum-driven superconductors

Researchers have discovered a new phenomenon in quantum-driven superconductors that could lead to more precise control of driven quantum systems. The study, led by IU Professor Babak Seradjeh, explores the role of Floquet Majorana fermions in the Josephson effect and their potential for developing stable quantum computers.

SourceIndiana University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 12, 2024
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New quantum encoding methods slash circuit complexity in machine learning

Researchers developed innovative encoding methods that simplified quantum circuits for data encoding, reducing circuit depth by a factor of 100 while maintaining accuracy. These methods showed improved resilience against adversarial attacks, paving the way for practical application of quantum machine learning on current devices.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·DateNov 8, 2024

Ensuring a bright future for diamond electronics and sensors

Scientists at DOE's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory perfect processes for growing diamond at lower temperatures without sacrificing quality. The breakthrough could enable the implementation of diamond in silicon-based manufacturing, opening a door for advanced electronics and sensors.

SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalDiamond and Related Materials·DateNov 5, 2024

Security in quantum computing

Researchers at NCSA have presented a novel post-quantum cryptography network instrument to measure PQC adoption rates and ensure secure data safeguarding. The project's findings indicate that only OpenSSH and Google Chrome have successfully implemented PQC, achieving an initial adoption rate of 0.029%.

SourceNational Center for Supercomputing Applications·DateNov 4, 2024
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UCSB materials scientist Chris Van de Walle receives top computational physics award from the American Physical Society

Chris Van de Walle, a distinguished professor at UCSB, has been awarded the American Physical Society's 2025 Aneesur Rahman Prize for Computational Physics. He was recognized for his development and application of first-principles methods to compute structural, electronic, and optoelectronic properties of point defects and interfaces.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·DateOct 29, 2024

Cloud computing captures chemistry code

A team of scientists and experts led by PNNL has developed a cloud computing approach to democratize access to emerging resources. They demonstrated that cloud computing can provide an agile complement to high-performance computing facilities, enabling complex chemistry workflows to be completed in days instead of months. The initiativ...

SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 21, 2024

New benchmark helps solve the hardest quantum problems

A new benchmark, V-score, has been developed to tackle quantum many-body problems. The V-score combines energy and fluctuation data into a single number, making it easier to rank different methods based on accuracy.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience·DateOct 17, 2024
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Measuring defects to better understand quantum systems

Researchers at the University of Chicago have developed a new way to measure the behavior of single electron defects in diamond, which can destroy quantum state memory. By studying the defects' spin and charge dynamics, scientists hope to create even better quantum sensors with long coherence times.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 17, 2024

A new benchmark to recognize the hardest problems in materials science

A new benchmark, V-score, compares performance of classical and quantum algorithms in simulating complex phenomena in condensed matter physics. The study identifies the hardest problems in materials science, including frustrated geometries and strong electron interactions.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalScience·DateOct 17, 2024

World's first superconducting flux qubit operating without magnetic field

Researchers at NICT and partners developed a new type of superconducting flux qubit that can operate optimally in zero magnetic field. The qubit boasts a coherence time of 1.45 microseconds, marking a significant improvement over previous designs.

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·JournalCommunications Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 15, 2024

UTA professor honored for science education leadership

Karen Jo Matsler, a UTA professor, is being honored for her extensive contributions to physics education and her efforts to support educators nationwide. Her Quantum for All initiative aims to integrate quantum concepts into high school science instruction, preparing students for careers in quantum technology.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateOct 3, 2024
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Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Quantum for Life Centre have developed a new mathematical recipe to make quantum simulators more scalable and efficient. This breakthrough could speed up the development of new medicines from years to months by predicting how molecules behave in the human body before laboratory trials.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 3, 2024

Lifting the veil of topological censorship

A recent study has lifted the veil of topological censorship by revealing a meandering conduction channel that can carry quantized bulk current. The researchers identified mechanisms that allow for tuning between qualitatively different microscopic implementations, challenging traditional theories.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 25, 2024

Majorana fermion produced by quantum interference in a nano-scale circuit

Scientists have successfully produced a Majorana fermion, a theoretical particle first proposed in 1937, using quantum interference in a nano-scale electronic circuit. This breakthrough has significant implications for the development of topological quantum computers.

SourceUCD Research & Innovation·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 19, 2024
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Constriction junction, do you function?

Scientists from Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new type of qubit that can be easily manufactured without sacrificing performance. The constriction junction architecture offers a simpler alternative to traditional SIS junctions, using a thin superconducting wire instead of an insulating layer.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review A·DateSep 18, 2024

Powerful quantum error correction with a beautiful geometry

A new quantum error correction approach called 'many-hypercube codes' has been proposed to overcome scalability issues in conventional methods. This innovative approach allows for high-performance fault-tolerant quantum computing by enabling logical gates to be run in parallel, similar to classical computers.

SourceRIKEN·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 6, 2024

Quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states in cold-atom quantum simulator

The researchers have successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states in their ultrafast quantum simulator, generating a new quantum simulation method including repulsive force between particles. This achievement is expected to improve the fidelity of two-qubit gate operations and realize socially u...

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2024

Quantum researchers publish ‘exciting’ particle prediction

Researchers predict the existence of a new type of exciton with finite vorticity, called a 'topological exciton,' in Chern insulators. This prediction has the potential to enable the development of novel optoelectronic devices for quantum computing.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 27, 2024
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Boosting online safety through behavioral nudges: Delay, remind, and secure

A new study reveals that giving users the option to delay security tasks and nudging them to commit later significantly increases completion rates. The study found that participants who made promises or requested reminders were more likely to follow through on their commitment.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 26, 2024

PolyU scientists harness quantum microprocessor chips for revolutionary molecular spectroscopy simulation

Researchers at PolyU have successfully developed a quantum microprocessor chip that can simulate large-structured and complex molecules with high accuracy. The breakthrough enables scientists to tackle complicated quantum chemistry problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers.

SourceThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 20, 2024
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Georgia State discovery provides insight Into behavior of electrons

A team of researchers has discovered novel and unexpected phenomena when studying fractional quantum Hall effects in flatland systems. By applying a supplementary current to high mobility semiconductor devices, they were able to explore new non-equilibrium states of these quantum systems and reveal entirely new states of matter.

SourceGeorgia State University·JournalCommunications Physics·DateAug 15, 2024

Researchers observe “locked” electron pairs in a superconductor cuprate

Researchers observed electrons locked in a middle stage, where they had paired but were not coherent. This finding suggests that superconductors might be engineered into materials with higher temperatures. The study's results may help design superconductors that work at higher temperatures.

SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalScience·DateAug 15, 2024

Breaking new ground for computing technologies with electron-hole crystals

Scientists at National University of Singapore have created electron-hole crystals in an exotic quantum material, paving the way for advancements in computing technologies. The breakthrough was achieved using scanning tunneling microscopy and reveals two distinct ordered patterns at different energy levels.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 30, 2024

Optical fibers fit for the age of quantum computing

Researchers at the University of Bath have created new specialty optical fibers to cope with the challenges of future quantum computing. These fibers feature a micro-structured core that allows for improved data transfer and the creation of entangled photons, enabling quantum computation.

SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalAPL Quantum·DateJul 29, 2024
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Combining trapped atoms and photonics for new quantum devices

By combining atom array processors with photonic and semiconductor chips, researchers have created a platform for large-scale, interconnected quantum computing. This allows for faster computation abilities and the potential to connect many atom arrays to form a larger quantum system.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 23, 2024

Paving the way to extremely fast, compact computer memory

The layered multiferroic material nickel iodide (NiI2) has been found to have greater magnetoelectric coupling than any known material of its kind, making it a prime candidate for technology advances. This property could enable the creation of magnetic computer memories that are compact, energy-efficient and can be stored and retrieved...

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 17, 2024

Enhancing quantum technology performance tenfold

Researchers have developed a novel method to significantly enhance quantum technology performance by leveraging cross-correlation of two noise sources. This approach extends coherence time, improves control fidelity, and increases sensitivity for high-frequency sensing.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 10, 2024
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With spin centers, quantum computing takes a step forward

Researchers at the University of California - Riverside have proposed a chain of quantum magnetic objects called spin centers that can simulate exotic magnetic phases of matter. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient ways of storing and transferring information, as well as the development of room temperature quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review B·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 10, 2024

New method could yield fast, cross-country quantum network

Researchers at University of Chicago PME have outlined a new approach to building long quantum channels using vacuum sealed tubes with spaced-out lenses. These channels can transmit quantum information over thousands of kilometers, enabling large-scale quantum networks that can process tens of terabytes of data per second.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 9, 2024

A chip-scale Titanium-sapphire laser

Researchers at Stanford University have developed a chip-scale Titanium-sapphire laser, four orders of magnitude smaller and three orders less expensive than traditional lasers. This breakthrough enables mass production on wafers, potentially thousands of lasers per disc, democratizing access to these powerful tools.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateJun 26, 2024
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Towards error-free quantum computing: A symbolic model checking approach to verify quantum circuits

Researchers developed a symbolic model checking approach to verify quantum circuits, addressing the gap between model-checking quantum programs and quantum circuits. They used Maude programming language to formally specify and verify quantum circuits, confirming their correctness and paving the way for error-free quantum computing.

SourceJapan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology·JournalPeerJ Computer Science·DateJun 21, 2024

A quantum world on a silicon chip

A team of researchers has developed a platform to probe, interact with and control quantum systems in silicon. They used an electric diode to manipulate qubits inside a commercial silicon wafer, exploring how the defect responds to changes in the electric field and tuning its wavelength within the telecommunications band.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 20, 2024

Breakthrough may clear major hurdle for quantum computers

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have created a unique system that combats the trade-off problem between operation complexity and fault tolerance. The system uses harmonic oscillators to encode information linearly, offering a seamless gradient of colors and providing far richer possibilities than traditional qubits.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2024
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Quantum data assimilation: A quantum leap in weather prediction

Researchers developed a quantum annealing approach to accelerate data assimilation, significantly reducing computational cost. The method achieves comparable accuracy to conventional approaches but in a fraction of the time.

SourceChiba University·JournalNonlinear Processes in Geophysics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 13, 2024

Clemson researchers tackle challenge in new quantum materials design

Researchers at Clemson University have developed a new noncentrosymmetric triangular-lattice magnet, CaMnTeO6, which displays strong quantum fluctuations and nonlinear optical responses. This breakthrough material has the potential to lead to advancements in solid-state quantum computing, spin-based electronics, resilient climate chang...

SourceClemson University·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 11, 2024

Sorting complex light beams: A breakthrough in optical physics

A groundbreaking study introduces a method for sorting vector structured beams with spin-multiplexed diffractive metasurfaces, promising significant advancements in optical communication and quantum computing. This technology enables precise control over complex light beams, opening new avenues for scientific exploration.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateMay 31, 2024
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Landmark study is step towards energy-efficient quantum computing in magnets

Researchers at Lancaster University and Radboud University Nijmegen have discovered a novel pathway to modulate and amplify spin waves at the nanoscale, paving the way for dissipation-free quantum information technologies. The study's findings could lead to the development of fast and energy-efficient computing devices.

SourceLancaster University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2024

JPMorgan Chase, Argonne and Quantinuum show theoretical quantum speedup with the quantum approximate optimization algorithm

Researchers at JPMorgan Chase, Argonne National Laboratory and Quantinuum show a quantum algorithmic speedup for the QAOA algorithm on the Low Autocorrelation Binary Sequences problem. The team demonstrates a significant step towards reaching quantum advantage, laying the foundation for future impact in production.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 29, 2024
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Modular, scalable hardware architecture for a quantum computer

Researchers have developed a scalable, modular hardware platform that integrates thousands of interconnected qubits onto a customized integrated circuit. This 'quantum-system-on-chip' (QSoC) architecture enables precise control and tuning of a dense array of qubits, making it possible to achieve large-scale quantum computing.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateMay 29, 2024

How AI helps programming a quantum computer

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck developed a novel method using diffusion models to generate quantum circuits. The model can produce accurate and flexible circuits, including those tailored to specific quantum hardware connections.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 21, 2024
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Enhancing superconductivity of graphene-calcium superconductors

Researchers from Tokyo Institute of Technology experimentally revealed that high-density Ca introduction enhances superconductivity in graphene-calcium compounds through confinement epitaxy, leading to increased critical temperatures. This breakthrough could enable the development of C6CaC6 superconductors with wide applicability in qu...

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2024