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Quantum physics mimics spooky action into the past

Physicists have demonstrated that quantum particles can be in an entangled state even after measurement, which was previously thought to be an objective fact. The team realized a 'delayed-choice entanglement swapping' experiment, where Victor's choice affected Alice's and Bob's photons after they had been measured.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Physics·DateApr 23, 2012

Quantum copies do new tricks

Researchers at the University of Calgary have made a significant breakthrough in quantum copying, demonstrating that original states can be perfectly recovered from imperfect copies. This achievement has far-reaching implications for quantum technology, including potential applications in precision measurement and sample analysis.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 22, 2012

Quantum behavior with a flash

Researchers develop a method using flashes of light to observe quantum features of large objects with unprecedented resolution. By analyzing the dynamics of such behavior, pulsed quantum optomechanics provides a path for investigating whether macroscopic mechanical objects can be used in future quantum technologies.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 16, 2011

Raising the bar for biomolecular modeling

Researchers found that amino acid residues form a barrier to help electron transfer by keeping water molecules away from the bridge, reducing the rate of transfer. This discovery provides fundamental insight into biochemical reactions and has potential applications in genetically modified organisms.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 14, 2010

Quantum walk

A team of physicists at the University of Innsbruck successfully demonstrates a quantum walk in trapped ions, with up to 23 steps. This process differs from classical random walks, allowing quantum particles to spread faster and potentially aiding in understanding natural phenomena like energy transport in plants.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 10, 2010

First Bose-Einstein condensation of strontium

Physicists from the Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information produced a Bose-Einstein condensate of strontium atoms, outperforming competitors in an international race. The breakthrough was achieved using the isotope 84Sr, which has ideal scattering properties for this phenomenon.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 9, 2009

'Seeing' the quantum world

A four-minute animated movie created by University of Calgary's Barry Sanders explains the nature of quantum computing, its power and underlying science. The animation uses state-of-the-art techniques to convey quantum concepts in an accurate and exciting way.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateDec 17, 2008

LANL/NIST team sends quantum encryption 'keys' over record distances

Scientists from LANL, NIST and Albion College generated and transmitted secret quantum keys over 184.6 km of fiber-optic cable, setting a new record distance for quantum key distribution. The team used innovative sensors to detect single photons, improving the security of quantum encryption and paving the way for practical applications.

Database atomic quantum phase

University of Michigan physicists have created a database that stores and retrieves data in atomic quantum phase, a new approach to data storage. The study uses cesium atoms and ultrafast lasers to store and retrieve data, confirming theoretical predictions made by L.K. Grover.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalScience·DateJan 19, 2000

Does time really exist?

The article explores the idea that time is an illusion, proposing a timeless universe where all configurations exist simultaneously. This concept is rooted in Einstein's general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics, suggesting an eternal, four-dimensional structure called Platonia.

SourceNew Scientist·JournalThe New Scientist·DateOct 13, 1999

A dream team tackles the brain

Boston University scientists are developing a new form of microscopy that utilizes entangled-photon fluorescence microscopy to observe brain synapses. This technology holds promise for unraveling the century-old question of how dendritic spines function, crucial for cognitive processes like learning and memory.

Breaking Ohm's Law: Moving Electrons Without Voltage

Researchers at Stanford University have invented a quantum electron pump, a device that operates according to the laws of quantum physics. The pump uses slight changes in shape created by electrostatic forces to push electrons through it, allowing for the movement of electrons without relying on voltage differences.

SourceStanford University·JournalScience·DateMar 20, 1999