A team of researchers created a single negatively charged lead-vacancy center in diamond, which emits photons with specific frequencies not influenced by the crystal's vibrational energy. This characteristic makes the PbV center a promising building block for large-scale quantum networks.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2024
Researchers at MIT have discovered a new way that neutrons can interact with materials, potentially providing insights into material properties and quantum effects. The discovery involves the binding of neutrons to nanoscale atomic clusters called quantum dots.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalACS Nano·DateApr 3, 2024
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A Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf research team introduces a new approach for transducing quantum information by harnessing the magnetic field of magnons within microscopic magnetic disks. This method could enable more efficient and effective control over qubits, paving the way for practical quantum computing applications.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 20, 2024
Researchers at Paderborn University have developed a new method for determining the characteristics of optical quantum states using photon detectors, enabling precise knowledge essential for quantum computing and information processing.
SourceUniversität Paderborn·JournalOptica Quantum·DateFeb 25, 2024
Researchers at ETH Zurich have discovered a potential platform for spin qubits in bilayer graphene, with ultra-long-lived valley states. The study finds that the valley degree of freedom in BLG is associated with quantum states that can survive for over half a second.
A team at HZB has developed a new measurement method that accurately detects tiny temperature differences in the range of 100 microkelvin in the thermal Hall effect. This allows for the study of quantum materials and their exotic properties.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalMaterials & Design·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024
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Entanglement is crucial for quantum computing, and researchers have proposed a condition to maximize it. The study, published in Physical Review B, uses the Hellmann-Feynman theorem as a reference point to explore finite temperature and quantum critical points.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJan 4, 2024
Researchers explore quantum optical technology to solve scalability and accuracy issues in quantum computing, aiming to develop new drugs faster and more efficiently. Photon-based systems offer a solution by reducing physical components, increasing opportunities for scaling and stability.
SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateDec 15, 2023
Researchers combined diamond and lithium niobate onto a single chip to achieve high efficiency in coupling the two materials. This pairing enables stable and reliable qubits, critical for quantum communication networks and applications.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalACS Photonics·DateDec 14, 2023
Embedding nanodiamonds in polymer can advance quantum computing and biological studies. The technique, developed at the University of São Paulo, enables integration of quantum emitters into photonic devices and cell marking applications.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNanomaterials·DateDec 13, 2023
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Researchers have successfully addressed and detected single rare-earth ions within an ensemble of atoms in a nanoparticle, enabling efficient light-matter interaction. This discovery brings researchers closer to creating a robust system for low-loss and fast interface between nodes of the future quantum internet.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalOptica·DateNov 16, 2023
A team in China has developed a cost-effective cloud storage solution that uses quantum key distribution and Shamir's secret sharing algorithm to provide quantum security and fault tolerance. The method disperses keys via the algorithm, applies erasure coding, and securely transmits data through QKD-protected networks.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAIP Advances·DateNov 14, 2023
Researchers found that tiny timing errors can significantly impact quantum algorithms, limiting the technology's potential. Despite promising applications in fields like pharmaceutical discovery and materials science, quantum computers' fragility hinders their scalability.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 30, 2023
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Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a system that uses atomic vacancies in silicon carbide to measure the stability and quality of acoustic resonators, which could improve communications and offer new control for quantum computing. The technique also allows for acoustically-c...
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Electronics·DateOct 25, 2023
The development of a new photonic technique enables the precise control of photonic angular momentum, allowing for the efficient recognition and real-time control of total angular momentum modes. The technique, which involves the symmetrical cascading of two units, has been experimentally demonstrated to recognize up to 42 individual T...
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateOct 18, 2023
Researchers developed a new method to estimate gradients and derivatives on quantum computers, enabling faster computations. This technique can be applied to various fields such as cryptography, optimization, and materials science.
SourceTohoku University·JournalEPJ Quantum Technology·DateOct 11, 2023
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a robust method to control individual qubits made of barium, a crucial step towards building functional quantum computers. The new optical system uses laser light and precision engineering to target and control individual atoms with unprecedented accuracy.
SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalQuantum Science and Technology·DateSep 11, 2023
Researchers have generated nearly deterministic OAM-based entangled states using QDs, enabling hybrid entanglement states in high-dimensional Hilbert spaces. This breakthrough offers a bridge between photonic technologies for quantum advancements.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateSep 7, 2023
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Researchers developed a photoelectrochemical technique to precisely tune the lasing wavelength of microdisk lasers with subnanometric accuracy. The new approach facilitates the fabrication of micro- and nano-laser batches with precise emission wavelengths.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateSep 1, 2023
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a new scattering matrix method that can sculpt light output with minimal optimization time. The method offers unparalleled nonlinear scattered light control, enabling high-resolution scanning microscopy and particle trapping through dense, scattering media.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 31, 2023
Researchers at TU Wien developed a comprehensive computer model of realistic graphene structures, showing that the material's desired effects are stable even with defects. This means graphene can be used in quantum information technology and sensing without needing to be perfect.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalCarbon·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 29, 2023
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Quantum ghost imaging allows 3D imaging on a single photon level, enabling the lowest photon dose possible. The technique can be applied to image materials and tissues sensitive to light or drugs without risk of damage.
Researchers have developed a new measurement technique that uses the Kramers-Kronig relation to untangle complex helical light patterns from camera intensity measurements. This allows for single-shot retrieval of orbital angular momentum spectrum information, accelerating and simplifying the process compared to conventional on-axis int...
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateAug 8, 2023
Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a way to efficiently separate and harness individual photons, a critical component in quantum photonics. This breakthrough has the potential to significantly increase the speed of quantum technology applications.
SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNanophotonics·DateJul 5, 2023
Researchers at EPFL have found a way to teach quantum computers to learn and process information using principles inspired by quantum mechanics. By training quantum neural networks (QNNs) on a few simple examples called 'product states', the computer can effectively grasp complex dynamics of entangled quantum systems.
SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 5, 2023
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The UW students' achievement enables the implementation of a fractional Fourier Transform in optical pulses, allowing for more precise pulse identification and filtering. This innovation has significant implications for spectroscopy and telecommunications, where precise signal processing is crucial.
SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 29, 2023
Researchers have developed a method to stabilize the –1 state of boron vacancy defects in hBN, enabling it to replace diamond as a material for quantum sensing and quantum information processing. The team discovered unique properties of hBN and characterized its material, opening up new avenues for study.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 26, 2023
The team used an acoustic beamsplitter to demonstrate the quantum properties of phonons, showing they can be split and create interference between two phonons. This breakthrough is a crucial step toward creating a linear mechanical quantum computer using phonons instead of photons.
SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 8, 2023
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Scientists have successfully created conditions for mechanical qubits by engineering anharmonicity close to the ground state. By cooling a nanotube device to near absolute zero, researchers demonstrated a new mechanism that boosts nonlinear effects in the system, paving the way for quantum computing.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 8, 2023
Researchers have created a new technology capable of processing vast amounts of information generated by quantum systems. This is achieved through the coupling of deterministic single photon light sources with specially designed integrated photonic circuits.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalScience Advances·TypeObservational study·DateMay 26, 2023
Researchers at UChicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a method to constantly monitor noise around a quantum system and adjust qubits in real-time. The approach uses spectator qubits to track environmental changes and cancel out noise in vital data-processing qubits, improving the quality of data qubits.
A new technique developed by researchers at the University of Warsaw's Faculty of Physics allows for up to a 200-fold change in pulse duration with an efficiency of 25 percent. This enables quantum Internet links to operate up to 50 times faster, contributing to the development of superfast quantum connections.
SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalNature Photonics·DateMay 25, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have created a fully functioning quantum repeater node, enabling entanglement creation and swapping over 50 kilometers. This breakthrough demonstrates the feasibility of connecting distant cities through secure, high-performance quantum communication networks.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 23, 2023
A new source-device-independent quantum random number generator (QRNG) protocol has been developed, operating securely and independently of source devices. This allows for practical applications in secure quantum information tasks, with a reported generation rate of 4 megabits per second.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMay 17, 2023
Researchers have developed a new technology that could revolutionize computing by moving beyond the limitations of traditional semiconductors. Coherent antiferromagnetic spintronics enables information to travel without generating significant heat, potentially leading to a hundredfold increase in processing speed and energy savings.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalNature Materials·TypeLiterature review·DateMay 9, 2023
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Researchers developed an all-optical quantum state sharing protocol that uses continuous variable systems to share secret information between multiple parties. The new method successfully implemented in a low-noise amplifier and demonstrated higher average fidelity than classical limits.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 12, 2023
Researchers at TU Wien develop a quantum version of the third law of thermodynamics, finding that absolute zero is theoretically attainable but requires infinite energy, time, or complexity. This breakthrough reconciles quantum physics with thermodynamics, paving the way for the development of practical quantum computers.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPRX Quantum·DateApr 4, 2023
Researchers at the University of Sydney and the University of Basel have demonstrated the ability to manipulate and identify small numbers of interacting photons with high correlation. This achievement represents a significant step towards advancing medical imaging and quantum computing technologies.
SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023
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Researchers developed a technique to predict how quantum systems behave when connected to their environment, turning a problem into a solution. The approach combines techniques from quantum many-body physics and non-Hermitian quantum physics, providing a crucial tool for real-world applications of quantum technology.
SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 8, 2023
Researchers have developed a new device that can effectively redistribute noise and reduce its impact on quantum measurements. By 'squeezing' the noise, they can make more accurate measurements, enabling faster and more precise quantum systems. The device has the potential to improve multi-qubit systems and metrological applications.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 9, 2023
Engineers at Diraq and UNSW Sydney discovered a new way to precisely control single electrons in quantum dots using electric fields, which is less bulky and requires fewer parts. This breakthrough technique can help achieve the goal of fabricating billions of qubits on a single chip for commercial production.
SourceWildfire Communications·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 12, 2023
Physicists at the University of Bath developed an optical fiber that uses topology to enhance its robustness, protecting light from environmental disorder. This design allows for scalable structure preservation over long distances, making it suitable for future quantum networks.
SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 10, 2023
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Researchers have developed a quantum computing architecture that enables directional photon emission, the first step toward extensible quantum interconnects. This breakthrough enables the creation of larger-scale devices by linking multiple processing modules along a common waveguide.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateJan 5, 2023
Researchers developed a quantum receiver that uses adaptive learning to improve signal decoding in noisy environments. The upgraded receiver achieved record-high efficiency and robust interference visibility, with improved performance compared to conventional designs.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateDec 8, 2022
Researchers from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have developed a machine learning-based method to discover non-intuitive pulse sequences that can cool mechanical objects to ultracold temperatures faster than traditional methods. This breakthrough showcases the utility of artificial intelligence in quantum technologies.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateNov 30, 2022
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The Arizona State University's Quantum Collaborative is a major initiative promoting understanding of advanced quantum technology and forging partnerships to advance it. The collaborative aims to develop a robust talent pipeline for a quantum-enabled economy through certifications, upskilling opportunities, and modified degree programs.
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have developed a new architecture for universal quantum computers using parity-based qubits. This design reduces the complexity of implementing complex algorithms while also offering hardware-efficient error correction.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 28, 2022
A team of researchers at UNSW Sydney has broken new ground by proving that 'spin qubits' can hold information for up to two milliseconds, a significant improvement over previous benchmarks. By extending the coherence time, they enable more efficient quantum operations and better maintain information during calculations.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2022
The University of Texas at Dallas is receiving a $5 million NSF grant to advance quantum research and education. The grant aims to train the workforce needed for neutral-atom-based quantum information processing, which has immense potential to speed up computation.
Scientists have developed a thin device that can produce complex webs of entangled photons, enabling new information processing schemes and advanced encryption methods. The device uses a metasurface to control the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, paving the way for more compact and powerful computing and sensing technologies.
SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2022
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Researchers at NICT have developed a new systematic method to identify the optimal quantum operation sequence, enabling efficient task execution and contributing to improving quantum computer performance and reducing environmental impact. The method uses GRAPE algorithm to analyze all possible sequences of elementary quantum operations.
SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 2, 2022
Researchers optimized the ZZ SWAP network protocol, introducing a new technique to improve quantum error mitigation. This enables more efficient execution of quantum algorithms like QAOA, which can solve combinatorial optimization problems.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 4, 2022
Researchers have developed a digital quantum simulation platform to study exotic states of matter, which could provide unique properties for new technologies in precision measurement science and information storage. The platform enables observation of distinctive states taken out of their normal equilibrium.
SourceIowa State University·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 20, 2022
Physicists at the University of Basel have created a quantum memory that stores single photons in a warm atomic gas, allowing for efficient storage and retrieval of quantum information. The node can already be used for interesting applications, such as synchronizing randomly produced single photons.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalPRX Quantum·DateJun 24, 2022
The University of Illinois Chicago has joined the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage, a US Department of Energy-funded center focused on building scalable quantum computer systems. The partnership will open new opportunities for UIC students in quantum engineering and collaboration with researchers.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 9, 2022
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The Berkeley Lab team has demonstrated a three-qubit native quantum gate, the iToffoli gate, with high fidelity of 98.26%. This breakthrough enables universal quantum computing and reduces circuit running times.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 24, 2022
Researchers found that some quantum computer chips are dangerously close to chaos due to improper disorder design. A delicate balance must be struck to safeguard device operation.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 6, 2022
A Harvard-led team created a new method for processing quantum information that allows for the dynamic change of atoms' layout during computation, expanding capabilities and enabling self-correction of errors. This approach uses entanglement to connect atoms remotely and can process exponentially large amounts of information.
SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 29, 2022
Researchers have discovered an elegant equation to approximate the coherence time of materials hosting spin qubits. The team can now estimate coherence times in seconds using just five material properties, facilitating a rapid exploration of new candidate materials.
SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 6, 2022
Researchers will explore Majorana zero modes to optimize quantum computing, enabling faster calculations and more accurate processing. The goal is to create fault-tolerant topological quantum computers with long-lived storage of quantum information.
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