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Use of laser light yields versatile manipulation of a quantum bit

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have successfully manipulated a quantum bit using laser light, enabling more unified and versatile control than conventional methods. This breakthrough opens up the possibility of exploring new solid-state quantum systems and potentially leading to the creation of more efficient quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 1, 2013

1 step closer to a quantum computer

Linköping University researchers have successfully initialized and read nuclear spins at room temperature, a crucial step towards building a quantum computer. The breakthrough uses dynamic nuclear polarisation to control the polarisation of nuclear spins, enabling the creation of a flow of free electrons with a given spin.

SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 30, 2013
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Quantum computing taps nucleus of single atom

A team of Australian engineers at the University of New South Wales has demonstrated a functional quantum bit based on the nucleus of a single atom in silicon. The device operates with high accuracy and could revolutionize data processing in ultra-powerful quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalNature·DateApr 17, 2013

Laser-like photons signal major step towards quantum 'Internet'

Researchers at Cambridge University have successfully generated high-quality photons identical to lasers from solid-state devices, a major breakthrough towards quantum networking. This achievement brings us closer to realizing a quantum internet, where distributed networks can share highly coherent and programmable photonic interconnects.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 19, 2013

Quantum computing moves forward

Recent advances enable control of individual atoms used in quantum information processing, paving the way for creation of powerful computers and highly sensitive detectors. Researchers explore ways to transmit quantum information over long distances and scale up the number of qubits.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalScience·DateMar 8, 2013

The future of ion traps

Researchers explore ion traps as a promising architecture for constructing a quantum computer, leveraging qubits' coherence time and protection from ambient disturbances. The development of micro-fabricated devices and cryogenic cooling techniques aims to push the limits of pressure and storage capacity.

SourceJoint Quantum Institute·JournalScience·DateMar 7, 2013

Connecting the (quantum) dots

Scientists develop a method to preserve quantum bits (qubits) for longer periods, using hole spins instead of electron spins. This breakthrough brings the researchers closer to creating the first viable high-speed quantum computer.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateFeb 26, 2013
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Combining quantum information communication and storage

Aalto University researchers have made a breakthrough in connecting a superconducting qubit with a micrometer-sized drum head, enabling the transfer of information between the two. This achievement opens up new possibilities for creating exotic mechanical quantum states, such as simultaneous vibration and non-vibration.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature·DateFeb 14, 2013

A bridge to the quantum world: Dirac electrons found in unique material

Scientists have found elusive Dirac electrons in a unique material, paving the way for faster and more secure quantum computing. The discovery uses superconducting properties to create a new kind of qubit, potentially overcoming local noise problems in quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 4, 2012
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Bus service for qubits

Researchers successfully excite a spin qubit using a resonant cavity, addressing challenges of quantum processing and decoherence. This breakthrough enables the transportation of quantum information over 'bus' conduits, similar to digital information in conventional computers.

SourceJoint Quantum Institute·JournalNature·DateOct 17, 2012

Science: Quantum oscillator responds to pressure

Researchers at KIT have developed a method to control atomic tunneling frequencies in solids, using Josephson junctions. The technique allows for the direct measurement and manipulation of individual quantum systems, opening new possibilities for nanoelectronic components and materials science research.

SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalScience·DateOct 15, 2012

Topological superconductors

Qubits can successfully exist in topological superconductor materials despite impurities and strong interactions. Majorana particles provide coherence-protection programs for qubits.

SourceJoint Quantum Institute·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 9, 2012
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NIST's speedy ions could add zip to quantum computers

Researchers at NIST have accelerated beryllium ions to 100 miles per hour and controlled their deceleration, demonstrating precision control of fast acceleration and sudden stops. This breakthrough enables faster transport of ions, a crucial step in quantum computing, reducing processing overhead and improving overall performance.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 13, 2012

Research helps quantum computers move closer

Researchers have discovered a way to manipulate and measure quantum processes in solid-state systems using highly purified silicon. This breakthrough could enable the creation of practical quantum computers, which would revolutionize computing capabilities.

SourceSimon Fraser University·JournalScience·DateJun 7, 2012

Quantum computing: The light at the end of the tunnel may be a single photon

Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Toshiba Research Europe Ltd. developed an all-semiconductor quantum logic gate, a controlled-NOT (CNOT) gate, by coaxing nanodots to emit single photons of light on demand. This breakthrough brings researchers closer to creating powerful quantum computers.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMay 18, 2012

NIST physicists benchmark quantum simulator with hundreds of qubits

The NIST simulator, built with 350 beryllium ions, has passed benchmarking tests and can study complex problems in material science that conventional computers cannot model. Scientists are now poised to explore high-temperature superconductors using the simulator's controlled quantum interactions.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateApr 25, 2012
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Opening the gate to robust quantum computing

Researchers at Ames Laboratory overcome major hurdle in quantum information processing by decoupling individual qubits from their environment. This breakthrough enables robust quantum computation with solid-state devices, promising faster and more precise processing than classical computers.

SourceDOE/Ames National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateApr 9, 2012

Quantum computer built inside a diamond

Researchers at USC and international partners successfully built a quantum computer inside a diamond, showcasing solid-state computing's potential. The device protects against decoherence, a major obstacle to quantum systems, by utilizing microwave pulses to stabilize electron spin rotation.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature·DateApr 4, 2012

Quantum physics enables perfectly secure cloud computing

Researchers have demonstrated a new method of quantum computation that preserves data privacy, enabling perfectly secure cloud computing. The 'blind' approach uses photons to encode data, allowing users to outsource their computations to remote servers without compromising their data.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalScience·DateJan 19, 2012

Rice physicists move 1 step closer to quantum computer

Researchers at Rice University have created a tiny 'electron superhighway' that could be useful for building a quantum computer. The device, which acts as an electron superhighway, is one of the building blocks needed to create quantum particles that store and manipulate data.

SourceRice University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 4, 2011
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Digital quantum simulator realized

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully created a digital quantum simulator that can simulate any physical system efficiently. The simulator uses trapped ions to manipulate and encode states, allowing for the study of phenomena such as Zitterbewegung, which had never been observed directly in nature before.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience·DateSep 1, 2011

U.Va.'s Pfister accomplishes breakthrough toward quantum computing

Physicist Olivier Pfister and his team create 60 measurable Qmodes, a multilevel variant of entangled qubits, in a major step towards building a quantum computer. This achievement has significant implications for quantum computing, potentially revolutionizing fields such as data encryption and complex system simulations.

SourceUniversity of Virginia·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 15, 2011

The quantum computer is growing up

Austrian researchers have successfully implemented an algorithm for error correction in a quantum processor, enabling repetitive corrections. This achievement is a significant milestone towards developing practical quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2011
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Tiny laser light show illuminates quantum computing

Researchers have developed a micromirror-based beam steering system that can precisely control individual atoms using tiny laser pulses. This technology has the potential to enable more efficient and accurate quantum computing applications.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateDec 7, 2010

Nano-diamond qubits and photonic crystals

Researchers have successfully fabricated a hybrid system using nano-diamonds and photonic crystals, paving the way for multi-qubit systems on a single chip. This achievement brings the dream of a quantum computer closer to reality, with potential applications in various fields of science and engineering.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateNov 30, 2010

Quantum computers a step closer to reality thanks to new finding

Researchers have discovered a way to correct for errors in quantum computers, allowing them to work with a quarter of faulty or missing qubits. The findings bring scientists one step closer to designing and building real-life quantum computing systems that could revolutionize fields like drug design and code-breaking.

SourceImperial College London·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 9, 2010

3 tiny qubits, another big step toward quantum computing

A Yale team has achieved the entanglement of three solid-state qubits for the first time, paving the way for quantum error correction and future quantum computing. The accomplishment builds on their previous development of a rudimentary solid-state quantum processor.

SourceYale University·JournalNature·DateSep 29, 2010

Scientists using lasers to cool and control molecules

A team of Yale physicists has successfully cooled molecules using lasers, bringing scientists closer to individual molecule-based qubits. This achievement promises new applications in quantum computing, chemistry, and particle physics, offering a promising breakthrough in the field.

SourceYale University·JournalNature·DateSep 21, 2010
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NIST develops 'dimmer switch' for superconducting quantum computing

Researchers at NIST have developed a new type of control device that can tune interactions between quantum bits (qubits) and quantum buses, potentially speeding up the development of practical quantum computers. The 'dimmer switch' enables flexible control over interactions in intricate networks.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 28, 2010

Combing a qubit

Physicists at the University of Maryland have developed a novel approach to manipulate quantum bits using an optical frequency comb. The technique allows for the creation of coherent pairs of frequencies, reducing the need for physically adjusting components and increasing the versatility of qubit manipulation.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 5, 2010
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Turning down the noise in quantum data storage

Researchers developed a technique to triple the number of events in reading qubits, strengthening the signal and enabling more efficient quantum data storage. This approach uses the spin of Nitrogen nuclei to add steps to the process, potentially paving the way for practical quantum computers at room temperature.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJan 19, 2010

Straightening messy correlations with a quantum comb

Researchers have developed a new method to delicately comb out entanglements among qubits while preserving the encoded information. This work provides a primitive model for a quantum World Wide Web, where individual users form ebits with quantum search engines and send queries via quantum teleportation.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 23, 2009

NIST demonstrates 'universal' programmable quantum processor

Physicists at NIST demonstrate the first universal programmable quantum information processor using two qubits, capable of running any program allowed by quantum mechanics. The processor stores binary information in beryllium ions and can perform 160 different processing routines, making it 'universal'.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Physics·DateNov 15, 2009

NIST demonstrates sustained quantum information processing

Physicists at NIST demonstrate sustained, reliable information processing operations on ions, overcoming hurdles in scaling up ion-trapping technology. They successfully performed a combined sequence of five quantum logic operations and ten transport operations while maintaining qubit data integrity.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateAug 6, 2009
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Physicists find way to control individual bits in quantum computers

Researchers have created a way to manipulate single qubits without affecting neighboring information, enabling the development of more reliable quantum computers. The new approach uses polarized light to create effective magnetic fields, simplifying the process of addressing individual qubits.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 7, 2009

Scientists create first electronic quantum processor

Researchers at Yale University have successfully created a rudimentary solid-state quantum processor, performing simple algorithms like a search and demonstrating quantum information processing with a solid-state device for the first time. The team's achievement marks a significant step towards building a practical quantum computer.

SourceYale University·JournalNature·DateJun 28, 2009

Mechanics: Ordinary meets quantum

Researchers create tiny NEMS resonator and superconducting qubit to probe quantum behavior in ordinary objects. The experiment enables measurements of discrete energy levels predicted by quantum mechanics.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJun 19, 2009

Stanford: Quantum computing spins closer

Researchers at Stanford University have successfully flipped the spin of an electron and measured its new position, a key step towards faster quantum computing. The experiment achieved this in about 100 times less time than previous techniques, using ultrafast lasers.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature·DateNov 20, 2008
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Quantum computers could excel in modeling chemical reactions

Researchers at Harvard University propose that quantum computers could simulate chemical reactions with improved accuracy, reducing computational resources required. This breakthrough has significant potential for applications in drug design, materials science, and other fields.

SourceHarvard University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 20, 2008

Fast quantum computer building block created

Scientists at University of Michigan and U.S. Naval Research Laboratory demonstrate a solid-state qubit that can be both 0 and 1 at the same time, enabling faster quantum computing and improved computer security. The breakthrough enables the creation of a code that would be impossible to crack with conventional computers.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature Physics·DateAug 20, 2008

Viterbi Algorithm goes quantum

Researchers at USC successfully apply Viterbi algorithm to decode entangled photons in quantum communication. This enables reliable error-free message transmission in noisy quantum channels.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateJul 31, 2008
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Yale scientists make 2 giant steps in advancement of quantum computing

Researchers at Yale have made two major breakthroughs in advancing quantum computing, enabling the transfer of information between distant qubits and paving the way for more complex quantum computers. By developing a superconducting communication 'bus,' they can now store and transfer information efficiently between qubits on a chip.

SourceYale University·JournalNature·DateSep 26, 2007

Digital cable goes quantum

Scientists at NIST have developed a new component for potential ultra-powerful quantum computers using a microfabricated aluminum cable with superconducting circuits. This 'quantum bus' can transport data between two or more qubits, enabling faster calculations and potentially solving complex mathematical problems.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateSep 26, 2007

Physicists establish 'spooky' quantum communication

Researchers at the University of Michigan have successfully established entanglement between two atoms, a key feature of quantum communication. This achievement has significant implications for the development of super-fast quantum computers and a quantum internet.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalNature·DateSep 5, 2007
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2 qubits in action, new step towards the quantum computer

Delft researchers achieved the first 'controlled-NOT' calculation with two qubits using superconducting rings, paving the way for more complex quantum calculations. This breakthrough demonstrates a crucial step towards creating a functional quantum computer.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature·DateJun 14, 2007

Entanglement unties a tough quantum computing problem

Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering have developed a method to use entangled photons as part of the message stream, allowing for the use of highly efficient turbo codes. This breakthrough enables quantum computing systems to operate close to theoretical limits of efficiency.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalScience·DateSep 28, 2006
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APS physics tip sheet #62

Researchers have designed a new quantum processor core that keeps qubits active all the time, enabling faster calculations and making quantum computers more efficient. This breakthrough could lead to advancements in fields like molecular biology, biophysics, and materials science.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 23, 2006

Closing in on quantum chemistry

Researchers develop quantum algorithm to calculate molecular energy states with high accuracy, overcoming challenges in quantum chemistry. By using a relatively small number of qubits, they demonstrate the potential of quantum computers to solve complex problems that are currently unsolvable by classical supercomputers.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateSep 8, 2005