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Open-source software to speed up quantum research

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed open-source software, SuperConga, to explore new superconducting properties and advance quantum computing. The program operates at the mesoscopic level, enabling simulations that can 'pick up' the strange properties of quantum particles.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalApplied Physics Reviews·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 20, 2023

USTC observes non-Markovian evolution of EPR steering in quantum open systems

Researchers investigated the dynamical evolution of EPR steering in a dissipative environment with different non-Markovian degrees, confirming the recovering ability dependent on non-Markovianity. The study reveals the influence of memory effects on EPR steering in open systems, deepening our understanding of its directional property.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 18, 2023

A new dynamic probe of electric forces between molecules

Scientists have developed a new dynamic probe to measure electric interactions between molecules and the environment. Using ultrashort terahertz pulses, they mapped the optical absorption of molecules in an external electric field, revealing the strength and dynamics of these forces.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2023

Quantum computers are better at guessing, new study demonstrates

Researchers at USC Viterbi School of Engineering achieved a quantum speedup advantage in a bitstring guessing game, managing strings up to 26 bits long by suppressing errors. The study demonstrates that with proper error control, quantum computers can execute complete algorithms with better scaling, even in the NISQ era.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 5, 2023

Helium nuclei research advances our understanding of cosmic ray origin and propagation

The CALET team, including researchers from Waseda University, found that cosmic ray helium particles follow a Double Broken Power Law, indicating spectral hardening and softening in high-energy ranges. This deviation from expected power-law distribution suggests unique sources or mechanisms accelerating and propagating helium nuclei.

SourceWaseda University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeObservational study·DateMay 25, 2023

Storing information with spins: Creating new structured spin states with spatially structured polarized light

Scientists at Tokyo University of Science generate vector vortex light beams and imprint their structure on electron spins in a semiconductor solid, creating helical spatial structures. This breakthrough enables higher information storage capacity by exploiting effective magnetic fields alongside structured light beams.

SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2023

Sculpting quantum materials for the electronics of the future

Researchers at UNIGE have designed a quantum material that can be controlled by curving space, allowing for ultra-fast electromagnetic signal processing and potential applications in high-speed communication systems. The material's unique properties enable the creation of new sensors and potentially unlock new avenues in exploration.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Materials·TypeNews article·DateMar 20, 2023

Entangled pairs get sensitive very fast

Researchers develop new way to generate squeezing that overcomes fundamental quantum imprecision, enabling more precise atomic clocks and improved quantum sensors. The new approach leverages bosonic pair creation and enables entangled states with minimal fuss, reducing experimental challenges.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 15, 2023

Researchers take a step towards turning interactions that normally ruin quantum information into a way of protecting it

Researchers developed a technique to predict how quantum systems behave when connected to their environment, turning a problem into a solution. The approach combines techniques from quantum many-body physics and non-Hermitian quantum physics, providing a crucial tool for real-world applications of quantum technology.

SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 8, 2023

Entangled atoms across the Innsbruck quantum network

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully entangled two trapped ions separated by 230 meters, using photons transmitted through an optical fiber cable. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of trapped ions as a platform for building future quantum networks and distributed computing systems.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2023

Waseda University researchers measure boron flux in high-energy cosmic rays with the CALorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET)

Researchers from Waseda University measured the energy spectrum of boron and the B/C flux ratio in high-energy cosmic rays using the CALorimetric Electron Telescope. The results indicate a different spectral index for boron compared to carbon, with implications for our understanding of cosmic ray propagation mechanisms.

SourceWaseda University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeObservational study·DateJan 26, 2023

Achieving a quantum fiber

ICFO researchers successfully demonstrate transport of two-photon quantum states through a phase-separated Anderson localization optical fiber, showing maintained spatial anti-correlation. The phase-separated fiber enables efficient transmission of quantum information via Corning's optical fiber.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalCommunications Physics·DateNov 23, 2022

ASU launches new quantum research collaborative

The Arizona State University's Quantum Collaborative is a major initiative promoting understanding of advanced quantum technology and forging partnerships to advance it. The collaborative aims to develop a robust talent pipeline for a quantum-enabled economy through certifications, upskilling opportunities, and modified degree programs.

Breakthrough in optical information transmission

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute have developed a unidirectional device that significantly increases the quality of optical vortex signals. By transmitting selective optical vortex modes exclusively unidirectionally, they largely reduce detrimental backscattering to a minimum.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 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

Through the quantum looking glass

Scientists have developed a thin device that can produce complex webs of entangled photons, enabling new information processing schemes and advanced encryption methods. The device uses a metasurface to control the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, paving the way for more compact and powerful computing and sensing technologies.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2022

Scientists see spins in a 2D magnet

Researchers at Columbia University have discovered a way to visualize magnons in a 2D material, CrSBr, by pairing them with excitons that emit light. This breakthrough enables the observation of tiny changes in magnon spins, potentially leading to the development of more efficient quantum information networks.

SourceColumbia University·JournalNature·DateSep 7, 2022