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University of Toronto physicists identify ‘octupolar’ magnetism, with implications for quantum technologies

Physicists at University of Toronto have identified 'octupolar' magnetism, a complex form of magnetism with eight poles, using light to probe atomic vibrations. This discovery opens up new avenues for quantum technology development, including controllable memory elements and computing devices.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 29, 2026

Quantum sensing microscope illuminates transistor design

Researchers created a single-spin quantum microscope to observe magnetic states in atomically thin devices, introducing a conceptual shift in how magnetic transistors can be engineered. The device achieved an electrical on/off ratio of a million percent and a magnetic on/off ratio of 3000 percent.

SourceBoston College·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 20, 2026

Controlling triple quantum dots in a zinc oxide semiconductor

A team of researchers at Tohoku University has successfully created and electrically controlled triple quantum dots in zinc oxide (ZnO), a promising material for quantum computing. This breakthrough opens a new pathway to exploring complex quantum behaviors and developing potential architectures for quantum computation.

Magnetism in new exotic material opens the way for robust quantum computers

Researchers have developed a new type of exotic quantum material that can maintain its quantum properties when exposed to external disturbances, paving the way for robust quantum computers. The breakthrough uses magnetism to create stability, making it an important step towards realising practical topological quantum computing.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 4, 2025

Integrated spin-wave quantum memory

Scientists have successfully demonstrated an integrated spin-wave quantum memory, enabling on-demand retrieval with adjustable storage times. The device outperforms previous methods, achieving a fidelity of 94.9% in storing and retrieving single-photon-level inputs.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 3, 2025

Quantum research paves the way toward efficient, ultra-high-density optical memory storage

A team of researchers at Argonne National Laboratory has proposed a new type of optical memory that uses quantum defects to store data. By embedding rare-earth emitters in a solid material and transferring energy between them, the researchers aim to create an ultra-high-density storage method that could potentially exceed current limits.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateOct 2, 2024

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.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 23, 2024

A simple internet with significant possibilities

Researchers at Harvard University have successfully demonstrated the first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston, using existing telecommunication fiber to send hacker-proof information via photons. The breakthrough overcomes signal loss issues, enabling the creation of a secure quantum internet.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2024

Mass-producible miniature quantum memory

Scientists at the University of Basel developed a miniaturized quantum memory that can store photons in tiny glass cells. The innovation enables the mass production of quantum memories, paving the way for future quantum networks and secure communication.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024

Some like it hot

Researchers from Kyoto University have demonstrated the thermal quantum Mpemba effect in a wide range of initial conditions, where hotter quantum systems cool faster than initially colder ones. The team used a quantum dot connected to a heat bath and observed anomalous thermal relaxation at later times.

SourceKyoto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 29, 2023

Approaching the terahertz regime

Scientists have created a new class of nonvolatile memory devices using antiferromagnets that can store stable memory states and read them incredibly quickly. This breakthrough could lead to faster memory devices with performance beyond the terahertz regime.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 19, 2023

Machine learning models quantum devices

Scientists at the University of Tokyo have created a novel machine learning algorithm that allows for efficient and accurate verification of time-dependent quantum devices. The algorithm, inspired by quantum reservoir computing, leverages memory effects in these systems to improve verification efficiency.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 22, 2021

Quantum systems learn joint computing

Researchers at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics successfully interconnected two qubits over a 60-meter distance, enabling the first prototype of a distributed quantum computer. The breakthrough opens up a new development path for distributed quantum computing, potentially leading to more powerful systems.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateFeb 24, 2021