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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers successfully entangled a photon and a single atom located in an atomic cloud, demonstrating the first time this has passed the rigorous test of Bell inequality violation. The findings are a significant step towards developing secure long-distance quantum communications.
Researchers discovered that quantum coherence in qubits spontaneously disappears, even without external influences. This process is linked to quantum mechanical spontaneous symmetry breaking, which could limit the development of quantum computers.
Physicists at NIST demonstrated a crucial step in using quantum computers to break today's most commonly used encryption codes. The team used three ions as qubits to represent 1s or 0s and identified repeating patterns in quantum information. This work paves the way for building large-scale quantum computers.
Researchers have created an 'egg carton' of light with tiny holes that can contain single atoms, a crucial step towards making quantum computing more practical. The design enables faster computing than traditional chips and has potential applications in fields like astrophysics, genetics, and materials science.
Researchers at University College London have discovered how a well-specified bath affects the qubits in a crystal, which behaves as a primitive quantum computer. The study suggests that the effect can be controlled by radio waves and temperature of the bath, paving the way for stable quantum computing.
A new quantum computer architecture, proposed by NIST scientist Emanuel Knill, overcomes the fragility of qubits by using a pyramid-style hierarchy and teleportation to continuously double-check accuracy. This approach enables reliable computing even if individual logic operations make errors up to 3 percent of the time.
Researchers have successfully created artificial atoms using superconducting materials, allowing for the measurement of quantum properties in two interconnected devices. This breakthrough enables the development of simple logic operations using artificial atoms, a crucial step toward building superconducting quantum computers.
Physicists at NIST have developed a method for automatically correcting data-handling errors in quantum computers, enabling potentially massive computational power. The approach exploits entanglement of atoms to create redundant data sets and correct errors, making it more practical than previous methods.
A team of physicists at Georgia Institute of Technology has successfully transferred quantum information from two different groups of atoms onto a single photon. The researchers report using atomic clouds of rubidium atoms as a matter qubit and converting the entanglement into a single photon.
Researchers at the University of Bonn have successfully built a quantum register using neutral atoms, enabling the storage and manipulation of quantum information. The achievement marks a significant milestone in the development of quantum computing, which could potentially solve complex problems beyond current computer capabilities.
Researchers at Yale University have successfully created an artificial molecule on a chip, shrinking experimental apparatus to a tiny size. The achievement improves coupling between resonator and atom by a factor of 1000, paving the way for exploring fundamental interactions of light and matter.
Researchers at Yale University have developed a miniaturized superconducting cavity that enables quantum optics experiments on a microchip. The system allows for rapid exchange of energy between photons and atoms, demonstrating the potential for faster computing with quantum qubits.
A new nanoscale device developed by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers allows for the study of individual electrons in detail. The device enables the observation of heat dissipation's influence on single electron transport, a crucial aspect of quantum computing and communication.
Researchers have developed a silicon-chip qubit that can perform quantum computations without leaking information due to decoherence. This achievement is based on a blueprint from 1998 and could lead to the creation of large arrays of qubits for practical quantum processing.
The paper proposes an experimentally realizable circuit and an efficient scheme to implement scalable quantum computing. Researchers aim to overcome two major stumbling blocks: preparing, manipulating, and measuring fragile quantum states and controlling connectivity between many qubits.
The University of Michigan researchers have successfully cooled a single atom to near absolute zero using laser cooling, a crucial step toward scaling up trapped atom computers. The proposal outlines a 'quantum charge-coupled device' architecture that could be used for large-scale quantum computing.
Scientists at IBM's Almaden Research Center performed the first demonstration of Shor's historic factoring algorithm, solving a simple version of the mathematical problem at the heart of many data-security systems. The team controlled a billion molecules in a test tube to become a seven-qubit quantum computer.