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Researchers have developed a practical way to detect 'leakage errors' in neutral atom platforms, removing a major roadblock for one branch of quantum computing. The detection method achieved 93.4% accuracy and enables researchers to flag and correct errors without disturbing the quantum state of the atoms.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalPRX Quantum·DateDec 18, 2024

Towards room-temperature superconductivity: Insights into optical properties of bi-based copper-oxide superconductors

A Japanese research team investigates the origin of Bi2212's strong optical anisotropy, finding that increasing lead content reduces incommensurate modulation, enabling accurate measurement of optical activity and circular dichroism. This study contributes to understanding high-temperature superconductivity mechanisms.

SourceWaseda University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 12, 2024

Researchers uncover link between quantum information theory and particle and condensed matter physics

Theoretical physicists establish a close connection between quantum information theory and non-invertible symmetries in particle and condensed matter theories. A recent study proves that any non-invertible symmetry operation is a quantum operation, providing a general property of these operations.

NRL researchers named LUCI fellows

Seven NRL researchers received LUCI fellowships for innovative projects in materials science, including Adam Dunkelberger's work on anisotropic materials and John Lyons' research on infrared tin-germanium alloys. The fellowships support collaborative efforts between academia and the DoD to advance basic research priorities.

Using the world’s fastest exascale computer, ACM Gordon Bell Prize-winning team presents record-breaking algorithm to advance understanding of chemistry and biology

A team of researchers developed a new technique combining methods to simulate molecules, achieving accuracy and efficiency on the Frontier exascale supercomputer. They broke records with simulations of over one million electrons and scaled their algorithm to an EFlop/s processing quintillion calculations per second.

Editorial interview in IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics on the future of optical modulators and integrated photonics

Industry and academic experts discuss the potential of new materials, configurations, and integration technologies to overcome bandwidth limitations and operational robustness issues in silicon photonic modulators. These advancements are expected to impact emerging applications such as data centers, AI, quantum information processing, ...

SourceInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers·JournalIEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateNov 18, 2024

DOE’s Quantum Computing User Program releases request for information to father input on quantum computing access

The Department of Energy's Quantum Computing User Program is releasing a Request for Information to gather input on current and upcoming availability of quantum computing resources. The program aims to understand the readiness of these resources for quantum computing research and engage with the diversity of stakeholders in the field.

In step forward for quantum computing hardware, IU physicist uncovers novel behavior in quantum-driven superconductors

Researchers have discovered a new phenomenon in quantum-driven superconductors that could lead to more precise control of driven quantum systems. The study, led by IU Professor Babak Seradjeh, explores the role of Floquet Majorana fermions in the Josephson effect and their potential for developing stable quantum computers.

SourceIndiana University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 12, 2024

KAIST proposes AI training method that will drastically shorten time for complex quantum mechanical calculations​

Researchers developed a novel AI approach to predict atomic-level chemical bonding information in 3D space, bypassing traditional supercomputer simulations. This methodology accelerates calculations by learning chemical bonding information using neural network algorithms from computer vision.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateNov 4, 2024

Optica Quantum October 2024 Issue Press Tip Sheet

The new issue of Optica Quantum features 10 research articles on quantum information science and technology. New methods for compensating scattering and aberrations in entangled photon systems have been proposed, and ultrafast nonlinear wave mixing spectroscopy schemes employing coherent light pulses and vacuum modes are being explored.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica Quantum·DateOct 30, 2024

Quantum experiments and high-performance computing: new methods enable complex calculations to be completed extremely quickly

Scientists at Paderborn University used high-performance computing to analyse a quantum photonics experiment, performing calculations in just minutes. The findings have significant implications for characterising photonic quantum computer hardware and will shape the future of quantum research.

SourceUniversität Paderborn·JournalQuantum Science and Technology·DateOct 24, 2024

Quantum research breakthrough uses synthetic dimensions to efficiently process quantum information

A team of researchers has discovered a way to manipulate quantum states of light using a synthetic photonic lattice capable of generating and manipulating quantum states in a simple yet powerful way. This breakthrough could lead to advanced quantum computing, secure quantum communications, and other applications.

KAIST develops Janus-like metasurface technology that acts according to the direction of light​

Researchers at KAIST have developed a Janus metasurface capable of controlling asymmetric light transmission, enabling the creation of two independent optical systems with a single device. This technology also enables optical encryption by generating different images depending on the direction and polarization state of incoming light.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeMeta-analysis·DateOct 16, 2024

Interdisciplinary advances in microcombs: Bridging physics and information technology

Recent breakthroughs in microcomb design and control enable novel applications in classical and quantum information, including signal generation, spectroscopy, and medical imaging. Microcombs hold promise for transforming various scientific and industrial sectors through precise light and information control.

Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Quantum for Life Centre have developed a new mathematical recipe to make quantum simulators more scalable and efficient. This breakthrough could speed up the development of new medicines from years to months by predicting how molecules behave in the human body before laboratory trials.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 3, 2024

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

Temporarily apart

Researchers induced fast switching between electrically neutral and charged luminescent particles in an ultra-thin, two-dimensional material. The result opens up new perspectives for optical data processing and flexible detectors.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 27, 2024

Lifting the veil of topological censorship

A recent study has lifted the veil of topological censorship by revealing a meandering conduction channel that can carry quantized bulk current. The researchers identified mechanisms that allow for tuning between qualitatively different microscopic implementations, challenging traditional theories.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 25, 2024

Constriction junction, do you function?

Scientists from Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a new type of qubit that can be easily manufactured without sacrificing performance. The constriction junction architecture offers a simpler alternative to traditional SIS junctions, using a thin superconducting wire instead of an insulating layer.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review A·DateSep 18, 2024

Optica Quantum August 2024 Issue Press Tip Sheet

Researchers developed hybrid single-photon cameras for high-dimensional spatial correlations, enabling faster measurements of quantum optical phenomena. They also reconstructed photon number distributions in microresonators to characterize their performance without specialized detectors.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica Quantum·DateSep 9, 2024

Researchers create entangled quantum magnets with protected quantum excitations

Scientists at Aalto University and Institute of Physics CAS built an artificial quantum material with topological quantum magnetism, featuring a new state of matter. The researchers demonstrated the highest-order topological quantum magnet, which could provide substantial protection against decoherence in quantum technology.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 29, 2024

Ultracompact polarization-entangled photon sources for miniaturized quantum devices

Scientists have created an ultra-thin light source emitting pairs of polarization-entangled photons, enabling ultra-secure communication and powerful computation. The breakthrough material, 3R-WS2, facilitates the search for superior quantum materials, bringing quantum technology closer to reality.

PolyU scientists harness quantum microprocessor chips for revolutionary molecular spectroscopy simulation

Researchers at PolyU have successfully developed a quantum microprocessor chip that can simulate large-structured and complex molecules with high accuracy. The breakthrough enables scientists to tackle complicated quantum chemistry problems beyond the capabilities of classical computers.

SourceThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 20, 2024