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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...

Nondestructive measurement realized in ytterbium qubits, aiding the development of scalable neutral atom quantum computing

Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a procedure for measuring ytterbium-171 qubits that preserves them for future use, enabling long multistage calculations and multistage operations. This breakthrough paves the way for scalable neutral atom quantum computing.

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.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2023

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.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 30, 2023

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.

Multifunctional interface enables manipulation of light waves in free space

Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a multifunctional interface between photonic integrated circuits and free space, allowing for simultaneous manipulation of multiple light beams. The device operates with high accuracy and reliability, enabling applications in quantum computing, sensing, imaging, energy, and more.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateMay 24, 2023

Absolute zero in the quantum computer

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

Fujitsu and Osaka University develop new quantum computing architecture, accelerating progress toward practical application of quantum computers

The new architecture reduces physical qubits required for error correction to 10% of conventional architectures, enabling better performance than classical computers. This breakthrough accelerates progress toward practical quantum computing, with the aim of applying quantum computing applications to various societal issues.

Qubits put new spin on magnetism: Boosting applications of quantum computers

Research using a quantum computer has designed and characterized tailor-made magnetic objects using qubits, opening up new approaches to develop materials and robust quantum computing. The study demonstrates the ability to create magnetic quasicrystal lattices that can host states beyond classical information technology.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 17, 2023

High-performance detectors to combat spies

A team from UNIGE and ID Quantique has developed single-photon detectors that can generate secret keys at a rate of 64 megabits per second, overcoming current limitations. This innovation enables ultra-secure data transfer for banks, healthcare systems, governments, and the military.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Photonics·TypeNews article·DateMar 13, 2023

HRL Laboratories silicon encoded spin qubits achieve universality

HRL Laboratories has demonstrated universal control of encoded spin qubits using a novel silicon-based qubit device architecture. The achievement offers a strong pathway toward scalable fault tolerance and computational advantage in quantum computing, with potential applications in materials development, drug discovery, and mitigating ...

SourceHRL Laboratories·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2023

Story tips from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, February 2023

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have discovered that hydrogen atoms play a crucial role in twisting iron, enabling more efficient chemical reactions. Additionally, the lab has developed technology to reuse old electric vehicle batteries as energy storage systems for the grid, reducing pollution and carbon emissions.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalChemical Science·DateFeb 15, 2023

The 'flip-flop' qubit: Realization of a new quantum bit in silicon controlled by electric signals

Researchers have demonstrated a new type of quantum bit, called 'flip-flop' qubit, which combines the properties of single atoms with easy controllability using electric signals. The qubit is made up of two spins belonging to the same atom and can be programmed by displacing an electron with respect to the nucleus.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 12, 2023

Qubits on strong stimulants

A team of scientists has discovered a way to preserve quantum coherence in quantum dot spin qubits by exploiting the properties of a material with the same lattice parameter. This breakthrough improves storage time beyond hundred microseconds, paving the way for practical quantum networks and computing applications.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateJan 26, 2023

Quantum computers: Bar-Ilan University researchers develop superconducting flux qubits with unprecedented reproducibility

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have successfully developed superconducting flux qubits with unprecedented long and reproducible coherence times, overcoming a significant hurdle in solving scalability problems. This breakthrough enables the potential applications of quantum hybrid circuits and quantum computation.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalPhysical Review Applied·DateJan 9, 2023