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
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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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
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
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
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
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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Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing have proposed a new model for universal computation using multi-particle quantum walks, which could lead to significant quantum speedup and pave the way for scalable future experiments. The model has potential for natural realization in various systems.
SourceInstitute for Quantum Computing·JournalScience·DateFeb 15, 2013
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.
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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Researchers have successfully hybridized electronic and nuclear spin qubits using bismuth, enabling easier control over these complex systems. This breakthrough brings us closer to creating practical quantum computing capable of solving complex problems.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalNature Materials·DateDec 2, 2012
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
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.
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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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
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
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
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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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
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
A research team has generated flying 'qubits' that can define more than two states, potentially increasing computational power. They used semiconductors to create quantum bits with clear states suitable for encoding information.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateMar 21, 2012
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.
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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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
Researchers developed a quantum computing system that resists 'quantum bug' decoherence, allowing qubits to last up to 500 microseconds. By using high magnetic fields and molecular magnets, they suppressed decoherence and increased signal detection in qubits.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature·DateJul 20, 2011
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
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
Dutch researchers have successfully controlled qubits using electrical fields instead of magnetic ones, paving the way for a future super-fast quantum computer. They also embedded these qubits into semiconductor nanowires, which are ideal for quantum information processing.
SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature·DateDec 23, 2010
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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Researchers achieved quantum entanglement between photons and solid-state materials, enabling communication over long distances. This breakthrough is crucial for developing quantum networks for secure communication and distributed 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
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
Jason Petta's discovery enables control of single electrons, achieving rapid manipulation without disturbing surrounding trillions. This breakthrough paves the way for future high-capacity quantum computers.
SourcePrinceton University·JournalScience·DateFeb 5, 2010
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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
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
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
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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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
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.
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
Researchers at NIST have demonstrated a technique for suppressing errors in quantum computers using an array of ultracold beryllium ions. The new method counteracts random errors caused by stray electric or magnetic fields, reducing error rates up to 100 times more than comparable techniques.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateApr 22, 2009
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.
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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
A team of scientists has developed a hybrid memory system that stores quantum information in the nucleus of an atom, solving a key problem for quantum computing. This breakthrough enables faster processing speeds from electrons and longer memory times from nuclei.
SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature·DateOct 22, 2008
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
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.
Researchers Enrique Solano and colleagues have made significant progress in understanding the behavior of qubits. They found that certain quantum leaps are prohibited when a qubit's symmetry is broken, and vice versa.
SourceElhuyar Fundazioa·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 25, 2008
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Researchers have developed a technique to arrange individual carbon nanotubes into circuit patterns with high accuracy. Meanwhile, superconductors can harness quantum physics to boost computer power, potentially creating more powerful qubits for quantum computers.
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.
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
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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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
Researchers from NEC, JST and RIKEN have successfully demonstrated the world's first controllably coupled qubits using a new circuit technology. This achievement is vital for the realization of practical quantum computers, which are expected to surpass even today's most modern supercomputers in capabilities.
SourceNEC Corporation of America·JournalScience·DateMay 3, 2007
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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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
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