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A route to scalable Majorana qubits

The discovery enables experiments with Majoranas that were previously inaccessible, thanks to the flexibility of the new 2D platform. This breakthrough paves the way for the creation of networks of Majoranas and integration with auxiliary elements needed for control and readout.

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New technique could help build quantum computers of the future

Researchers have developed a method to create and control optical qubits in silicon with high precision, enabling the fabrication of reliable quantum computers. This breakthrough could advance quantum computing and networking capabilities, paving the way for breakthroughs in human health, drug discovery, and artificial intelligence.

Calcium oxide’s quantum secret: nearly noiseless qubits

A team of researchers has found a way to create nearly noiseless qubits in calcium oxide, a promising material for quantum computing and communication. The discovery was made using theoretical and computational approaches, and the results show that the qubits can store information with extremely low levels of noise for an extended period.

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.

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.

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Helping qubits stay in sync

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a new technique to enhance quantum entanglement stability in qubits. This breakthrough addresses the challenges of maintaining coherence and reliability in quantum systems.

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.

New surface acoustic wave techniques could lead to surfing a quantum internet

Scientists at the University of Rochester have developed a technique for pairing particles of light and sound, allowing for faithful conversion of information stored in quantum systems. The method uses surface acoustic waves, which can be accessed and controlled without mechanical contact, enabling strong quantum coupling on any material.

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Developed compiler acceleration technology for quantum computers

Researchers developed a probabilistic approach to generate optimal sequences for execution on quantum computers, reducing search time by several orders of magnitude. The new method enables efficient searches within classical computational resources, contributing to the realization of the quantum Internet and improved performance.

New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers

Researchers at the University of Melbourne and Manchester have invented a breakthrough technique for manufacturing highly purified silicon, making it ideal for creating powerful quantum computers. The new technique uses qubits of phosphorous atoms implanted into crystals of pure stable silicon, extending the duration of notoriously fra...

Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip

Researchers at the University of Basel and NCCR SPIN have successfully coupled two hole-spin qubits, enabling fast and precise controlled spin-flip operations. This achievement is a significant milestone in the quest for practical quantum computing, with millions of qubits on a single chip.

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New system boosts efficiency of quantum error correction

Researchers at Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering developed a blueprint for a quantum computer that can efficiently correct errors using qLDPC codes and reconfigurable atom arrays. This new system reduces the overhead required for quantum error correction, enabling scaling up quantum computers.

MIT scientists tune the entanglement structure in an array of qubits

Researchers at MIT's EQuS group demonstrate a method to generate highly entangled states and shift between types of entanglement, including volume-law entanglement. This breakthrough offers a way to characterize a fundamental resource needed for quantum computing, enabling better understanding of information storage and processing.

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Discovery points path to flash-like memory for storing qubits

Researchers found a way to use heat to toggle a crystal between two electronic phases, storing qubits in topologically protected states that could reduce decoherence-related errors. The discovery may lead to the creation of flash-like memory capable of storing quantum bits of information.

With VECSELs towards the quantum internet

Researchers have developed VECSELs with record output power and absolute frequency stability, overcoming the hurdle of spectral differences between glass fibers and quantum bits. These lasers enable low-loss transmission and precise frequency conversion for quantum internet applications.

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Quantum talk with magnetic disks

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.

Where quantum computers can score

A team of researchers has shown that quantum computers can solve a specific class of combinatorial optimisation problems much faster than classical computers. This is due to the ability of qubits to take on any value in between zero and one, allowing for exponential polynomial time complexities.

A new ion trap for larger quantum computers

Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a new ion trap for larger quantum computers using static magnetic fields, overcoming previous limitations with oscillating fields. The Penning trap design allows for arbitrary transport and control of qubits, enabling future supercomputers.

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PPPL unveils new laboratory space to advance quantum information science

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory has opened a new Quantum Diamond Lab to study plasma processes for creating diamond material with unique properties. Scientists aim to harness this material for quantum computing, secure communication, and precise measurements, enabling breakthroughs in fields like medicine and energy.

1,000 atomic qubits and rising

Researchers at TU Darmstadt have successfully demonstrated a quantum-processing architecture with over 1,000 individually controllable atomic qubits. This breakthrough enables the development of highly beneficial applications in fields such as drug development and traffic optimization.

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Technique could improve the sensitivity of quantum sensing devices

A new technique enables researchers to identify and control a greater number of atomic-scale defects in diamonds, which can be used to build larger systems of qubits for improved quantum sensing. This approach uses a specific protocol of microwave pulses to locate and extend control to additional defects.

Direct view of tantalum oxidation that impedes qubit coherence

Researchers use advanced electron microscopy and computational modeling to understand tantalum oxide formation, which can impede qubit performance. The study reveals a 'suboxide' layer at the interface between tantalum and oxide, with ordered crystalline lattice features.

A physical qubit with built-in error correction

A team of researchers from the universities of Mainz, Olomouc, and Tokyo has successfully generated a logical qubit from a single light pulse that can correct errors. This breakthrough uses a photon-based approach to overcome the limitations of current quantum computing technology.

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What coffee with cream can teach us about quantum physics

Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered a way to create scenarios where information can remain stable in quantum computer chips, potentially leading to advances in quantum computing. The team's findings could also influence other fields, such as materials science and engineering.

Long live the graphene valley state

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.

Solid-state qubits: Forget about being clean, embrace mess

Researchers at Paul Scherrer Institute created solid-state qubits from rare-earth ions in a crystal, showing that long coherences can exist in cluttered environments. The approach uses strongly interacting pairs of ions to form qubits, which are shielded from the environment and protected from decoherence.

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Generating stable qubits at room temperature

Scientists achieve room-temperature quantum coherence by embedding a chromophore in a metal-organic framework, enabling the creation of quintet state qubits with four electron spins. This breakthrough could lead to the development of multiple qubit systems at room temperature, revolutionizing quantum computing and sensing.

Bringing quantum computing to light

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.

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World’s first logical quantum processor

A Harvard University team has created the world's first logical quantum processor, which can encode up to 48 logical qubits and execute hundreds of gate operations. This breakthrough is a significant step toward reliable quantum computing and fault-tolerant quantum computation.

Using sound to test devices, control qubits

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...

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Self-correcting quantum computers within reach?

A Harvard team has successfully developed a self-correcting quantum computer using neutral atom arrays, achieving near-flawless performance with extremely low error rates. The breakthrough enables the creation of large-scale, error-corrected devices based on neutral atoms.

Exploring parameter shift for quantum fisher information

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.

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A new qubit platform is created atom by atom

Researchers at IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience created a novel electron-spin qubit platform assembled atom-by-atom on a surface, demonstrating ability to control multiple qubits. This breakthrough enables application of single-, two-, and three-qubit gates.

Simulations reveal the atomic-scale story of qubits

A new study uses computer simulations to predict the formation process of spin defects in silicon carbide, an attractive host material for spin qubits. The team's findings represent an important step towards identifying fabrication parameters for spin defects useful for quantum technologies.

New qubit circuit enables quantum operations with higher accuracy

Researchers at MIT have developed a novel superconducting qubit architecture that can perform operations between qubits with high accuracy, exceeding 99.9% for two-qubit gates and 99.99% for single-qubit gates. The new design utilizes fluxonium qubits, which have longer lifespans than traditional transmon qubits.

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A simpler way to connect quantum computers

A team of researchers at Princeton University has developed a new approach to building quantum repeaters, which are necessary for connecting quantum devices over long distances. The new device sends high-fidelity quantum information through fiber optic networks, enabling enhanced security and connections between remote quantum computers.

Novel hardware approach offers new quantum-computing paradigm

Theoretical physicists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new quantum computing paradigm that uses natural quantum interactions to process real-world problems faster than classical computers. The approach eliminates many challenging requirements for quantum hardware.

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A new type of quantum bit in semiconductor nanostructures

A German-Chinese research team has successfully created a quantum bit in a semiconductor nanostructure by exciting a superposition state with two short-wavelength optical laser pulses. This achievement demonstrates coherent control of a high-orbital hole in a semiconductor quantum dot.

Rice U.’s Songtao Chen wins NSF CAREER Award

Songtao Chen, an assistant professor at Rice University, has won a prestigious NSF CAREER Award to study the interaction between photons and T center qubits. The research aims to address signal-loss during transmission, which is crucial for large-scale implementation of quantum communication.