Ion Trapping

Milestone on the way to creating antihydrogen in Mainz: new dual-frequency Paul trap tested

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz successfully trapped both electrons and heavy calcium ions in the same apparatus using a new dual-frequency Paul trap. The technology has the potential to synthesize antihydrogen by capturing antiprotons and positrons simultaneously.

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars

Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars deliver bright, sharp views for wildlife surveys, eclipse chases, and quick star-field scans at dark sites.

Microscopic mirrors for future quantum networks

The Harvard team developed a new microfabrication method to produce high-performance, curved optical mirrors with extremely smooth surfaces. The mirrors can control light at near-infrared wavelengths, enabling fast and efficient quantum networking.

Quantum error correction with logical qubits

A new project aims to develop robust logical quantum bits for scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing. The snaQCs2025 project combines innovative simulation and integration methods to compensate for error susceptibility of physical qubits, bringing quantum computing closer to practical use.

‘Rosetta stone’ of code allows scientists to run core quantum computing operations

Researchers have demonstrated a type of quantum logic gate that drastically reduces the number of physical qubits needed for its operation. The Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP) code has been translated into a physical reality, allowing for the first realisation of a universal logical gate set for GKP qubits.

OIST spin-out startup Qubitcore advances toward social implementation of Japan-made ion trap quantum computers

Qubitcore will inherit OIST's research achievements to develop next-generation fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures. The company aims to drive transformative progress in the quantum era across economic, industrial, and security domains.