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New method to systematically find optimal quantum operation sequences for quantum computers developed

Researchers at NICT have developed a new systematic method to identify the optimal quantum operation sequence, enabling efficient task execution and contributing to improving quantum computer performance and reducing environmental impact. The method uses GRAPE algorithm to analyze all possible sequences of elementary quantum operations.

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 2, 2022

Experimental verification of generalized eigenstate thermalization hypothesis in integrable system

Researchers experimentally verified the generalized eigenstate thermalization hypothesis (GETH) using a quantum-walk platform. They demonstrated that any superposition state within a small energy-momentum window relaxes to the same reduced state, independent of the initial state.

Physicists work to shrink microchips with first one-dimensional helium model system

Researchers at Indiana University and the University of Tennessee have developed a one-dimensional helium model system, which enables the creation of smaller and faster microchips. The new system is designed to explore the behavior of particles in a confined space, allowing for the study of previously unexplored physics.

SourceIndiana University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 6, 2022

Quantum computer programming for dummies

The guide introduces quantum algorithms and their implementation on existing hardware, providing a thorough introduction for would-be programmers. It surveys 20 quantum algorithms and guides readers through implementing them on IBM's 5-qubit quantum computer, covering the basics of quantum programming and in-depth algorithm explanations.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalACM Transactions on Quantum Computing·TypeSurvey·DateJun 14, 2022

UIC joins national quantum computing center

The University of Illinois Chicago has joined the Co-design Center for Quantum Advantage, a US Department of Energy-funded center focused on building scalable quantum computer systems. The partnership will open new opportunities for UIC students in quantum engineering and collaboration with researchers.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 9, 2022

Quantum systems and the flight of the bee

A team of scientists used a quantum simulator to study the behavior of a complex quantum system, finding that it exhibits characteristics similar to fluid dynamics. The research also showed that this phenomenon can be observed in the flights of bees, as well as in unusual stock market movements.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2022

The quest for an ideal quantum bit

A team of scientists at Argonne National Laboratory has developed a new qubit platform formed by freezing neon gas into a solid and trapping an electron there. The platform shows great promise in achieving ideal building blocks for future quantum computers, with promising coherence times competitive with state-of-the-art qubits.

100 km, the current Longest Distance of Quantum Secure Direct Communication

A team of scientists has successfully implemented a novel QSDC system that transmits information directly using quantum states over 100 km of fiber, achieving ultra-low error rates and high transmission rates. The system uses photonic time-bin and phase states, resulting in a record-breaking distance of 100 km.

Quantum sensors: Measuring even more precisely

Physicists at the University of Innsbruck have developed a programmable quantum sensor that can measure with even greater precision, using tailored entanglement to optimize performance. The sensor autonomously finds its optimal settings through free parameters, promising a significant advantage over classical computers.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2022

Cutting through the noise

A collaboration between Berkeley Lab researchers developed a novel approach to mitigate noise in quantum computers, enabling reliable results from IBM quantum computers. The new method combines three other techniques to correct errors, allowing for bigger simulations and tackling complex problems.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 24, 2022

Researchers set record by preserving quantum states for more than 5 seconds

Researchers have achieved a record breakthrough by preserving quantum states for over 5 seconds, utilizing silicon carbide, a widely available material. This advancement enables the development of scalable and cost-effective quantum innovation, including potential applications in quantum communication networks and quantum computers.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2022

New super-conductors could take data beyond zeroes and ones

Researchers have developed conducting systems that control electron spin and transmit a spin current over long distances without ultra-cold temperatures. This breakthrough enables the creation of new technologies for encoding and transmitting information at room temperature.

SourceDuke University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 1, 2022

Bristol team chase down advantage in quantum race

Researchers at the University of Bristol have reduced simulation time for an optical quantum computer from 600 million years to just a few months, achieving a one-billion-fold speedup. This breakthrough paves the way for future studies on quantum advantage and computational power.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 26, 2022

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

Photonic chip is key to nurturing quantum computers

A team of researchers at Bristol's Quantum Engineering and Technology Labs has developed a silicon photonic chip that can protect quantum bits from errors using photons. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of more powerful quantum computers by reducing the fragility of qubits.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 29, 2021

‘Missing jigsaw piece’: engineers make critical advance in quantum computer design

Quantum engineers at the University of New South Wales have discovered a new technique to control millions of spin qubits, a critical step towards building a practical quantum computer. This breakthrough uses a novel component called a dielectric resonator to focus microwave power and deliver uniform magnetic fields across the chip.

SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 13, 2021

Blueprint for a robust quantum future

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory and international partners have developed guidelines for discovering new defect-based quantum systems, which could lead to breakthroughs in quantum communications, sensing, and computing. The guidelines provide a framework for designing qubits tailored to specific applications.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNature Reviews Materials·DateApr 29, 2021

Remote control for quantum emitters

Scientists at the University of Innsbruck have created a method to individually address quantum emitters using chirped light pulses, enabling precise control over individual superconducting quantum bits and atoms in various electromagnetic structures. This approach has far-reaching implications for quantum computing and simulation.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 12, 2021