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New instrument measures supercurrent flow, data has applications in quantum computing

Researchers have developed a new microscope that can measure supercurrent flow at extremely small scales and high energies. The Cryogenic Magneto-Terahertz Scanning Near-field Optical Microscope (cm-SNOM) instrument is being used to study superconductivity, which has applications in quantum computing and medical imaging.

SourceIowa State University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 5, 2022

New quantum computing feat is a modern twist on a 150-year-old thought experiment

A team of quantum engineers at UNSW Sydney has developed a method to reset a quantum computer using a fast digital voltmeter to watch the temperature of an electron, reducing preparation errors from 20% to 1%. This innovation represents a modern twist on Maxwell's demon, a thought experiment that dates back to 1867.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 29, 2022

New form of universal quantum computers

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have developed a new architecture for universal quantum computers using parity-based qubits. This design reduces the complexity of implementing complex algorithms while also offering hardware-efficient error correction.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 28, 2022

For the longest time: Quantum computing engineers set new standard in silicon chip performance

A team of researchers at UNSW Sydney has broken new ground by proving that 'spin qubits' can hold information for up to two milliseconds, a significant improvement over previous benchmarks. By extending the coherence time, they enable more efficient quantum operations and better maintain information during calculations.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 29, 2022

Engineering robust and scalable molecular qubits

Molecular qubits are more stable in asymmetric environments, according to a study published in Physical Review X. This discovery opens new doors for potential applications of emerging technology. The asymmetric environment provides coherence protection, allowing the qubits to keep their quantum information even in chaotic places.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPhysical Review X·DateSep 28, 2022

Toshiba’s double-transmon coupler will realize faster, more accurate superconducting quantum computers

Researchers at Toshiba Corporation achieved a breakthrough in quantum computer architecture with the development of a double-transmon coupler. This technology enables high-speed quantum computations with strong coupling and completely turns off residual coupling, improving accuracy and processing time.

SourceToshiba Corporation·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2022

MBE-CQEC: A new scheme to correct quantum errors

Researchers have developed a new error correction technique called MBE-CQEC, which uses continuous measurement to detect and correct quantum errors. This approach is potentially powerful for quantum computers, but still requires experimental validation and has limitations as the number of qubits increases.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 15, 2022

New method to systematically find optimal quantum operation sequences for quantum computers developed

Researchers at NICT have developed a new systematic method to identify the optimal quantum operation sequence, enabling efficient task execution and contributing to improving quantum computer performance and reducing environmental impact. The method uses GRAPE algorithm to analyze all possible sequences of elementary quantum operations.

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 2, 2022

Preparing for a tech revolution

The University of Delaware and the University of New Mexico are collaborating on a $4 million grant to develop quantum photonics technologies. This initiative aims to prepare a skilled workforce for the growing quantum computing market, projected to grow from $486 million in 2021 to $3.2 billion by 2028.

Breakthrough for the realization of ultrafast quantum computers: the world’s fastest 2-Qubit gate between two single atoms

Scientists have successfully implemented the world's fastest two-qubit gate in a quantum computer, achieving an impressive speed of 6.5 nanoseconds using cold atoms cooled to near absolute zero and optical tweezers. This breakthrough has significant implications for the development of ultrafast quantum computing hardware.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 8, 2022

UIC joins national quantum computing center

The University of Illinois Chicago has joined the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage, a US Department of Energy-funded center focused on building scalable quantum computer systems. The partnership will open new opportunities for UIC students in quantum engineering and collaboration with researchers.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 9, 2022

Error-free quantum computing gets real

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully implemented a universal set of gates on encoded logical quantum bits, enabling fault-tolerant quantum computing. The demonstration showcases two essential gates: CNOT and T-gates, which are crucial for programming all algorithms.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 25, 2022

Going gentle on mechanical quantum systems

Researchers at ETH Zurich successfully demonstrated a protocol for gentle, controlled measurement of mechanical quantum states in hybrid qubit-resonator devices. This breakthrough enables applications such as quantum error correction and more, paving the way for advanced technological innovations.

SourceETH Zurich Department of Physics·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2022

The quest for an ideal quantum bit

A team of scientists at Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new qubit platform formed by freezing neon gas into a solid and trapping an electron there. The platform shows great promise in achieving ideal building blocks for future quantum computers, with promising coherence times competitive with state-of-the-art qubits.

Fermilab engineers develop new control electronics for quantum computers that improve performance, cut costs

Fermilab engineers have developed a new control electronics system, known as Quantum Instrumentation Control Kit (QICK), to improve the performance of quantum computers while reducing costs. The system uses field-programmable gate array-based controls and has been shown to be faster and more cost-efficient than existing systems.

SourceDOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalReview of Scientific Instruments·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 29, 2022

Predicting the optical read-out of a qubit from first principles

The study uses many-body perturbation theory to predict the optical properties of negatively charged boron vacancies in hBN, showing that phonons are largely responsible for luminescence. The results suggest that this defect can be used as a nanoscale thermometer with high temperature sensitivity.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 23, 2022

Intel and QuTech deliver first industrially manufactured qubit

Engineers from Intel and scientists from QuTech have successfully produced the first industrially manufactured qubit, leveraging industrial manufacturing facilities to overcome scalability hurdles. The achievement boasts high uniformity, few defects, and unprecedented device yield, paving the way for practical quantum computation.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 30, 2022

Using two different elements creates new possibilities in hybrid atomic quantum computers

University of Chicago researchers create hybrid array of neutral atoms from two different elements, allowing for easier measurement and manipulation of individual atoms. The hybrid design also enables the creation of a larger quantum computer with more qubits, which could lead to new insights into large-system quantum effects.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 2, 2022

Quantum errors made more tolerable

Researchers at ETH Zurich have successfully implemented a novel measurement scheme for finite-energy states, extending the coherence time of a trapped ion quantum oscillator by a factor of three. This breakthrough addresses a major challenge in quantum computing and brings us closer to enabling fault-tolerant quantum computers.

SourceETH Zurich Department of Physics·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2022

Researchers set record by preserving quantum states for more than 5 seconds

Researchers have achieved a record breakthrough by preserving quantum states for over 5 seconds, utilizing silicon carbide, a widely available material. This advancement enables the development of scalable and cost-effective quantum innovation, including potential applications in quantum communication networks and quantum computers.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2022