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Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Healing an Achilles' heel of quantum entanglement

Researchers have developed a new method to calculate the exact entanglement cost of a given quantum state, allowing for more precise measurement and application in various quantum research areas. This breakthrough resolves a longstanding investigation in entanglement theory, enabling efficient computation and broad applicability.

SourceLouisiana State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 29, 2020

Scientists strengthen quantum building blocks in milestone critical for scale-up

Researchers have demonstrated coherence times up to 10,000 times longer than previously recorded for spin-orbit qubits, making them an ideal candidate for scaling up silicon quantum computers. Strong spin-orbit coupling is key to achieving stable qubits and robust quantum information.

SourceCentre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology·JournalNature Materials·DateJul 20, 2020

New method predicts spin dynamics of materials for quantum computing

Researchers developed a new computational tool to predict spin dynamics in materials, enabling rapid design and identification of suitable materials for quantum computing applications. The approach has been applied to various materials, including silicon, iron, graphene, molybdenum disulfide, and gallium nitride, with promising results.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Cruz·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 3, 2020
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To make an atom-sized machine, you need a quantum mechanic

Scientists in Singapore develop a single-atom device that can perform both energy conversion and cooling tasks, showcasing the potential of quantum mechanics in miniaturizing machines. The device uses lasers to manipulate an atom's vibrations, creating a battery-like effect that stores energy.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·Journalnpj Quantum Information·DateMay 4, 2020

Argonne's Valerii Vinokur awarded Fritz London Prize

Valerii Vinokur, a senior scientist at Argonne National Laboratory, has made significant contributions to understanding topological properties of matter and their related phase transitions. His research has enabled the discovery of novel superinsulating states of matter in disordered superconducting films.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·DateMar 6, 2020

Argonne receives more than $1 million for quantum information science

The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory has received $1.19 million in funding for five projects related to quantum information science (QIS). Researchers will develop ultra-sensitive detectors to detect dark matter and simulate fundamental theories on a quantum computer.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·DateOct 2, 2019
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Bridge between quantum mechanics and general relativity still possible

A unified framework has been developed to account for the apparent breakdown between classical and quantum physics. Researchers tested this framework using a quantum satellite called Micius, where they produced and measured entangled particles. The results ruled out one version of the theory but left another open to testing.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalScience·DateSep 19, 2019

Semiconductor: A new contender for scalable quantum computing

Researchers develop qubits based on semiconductors, showcasing high control fidelity and integration with classical CMOS technology. Challenges include effective readout methods, uniform materials, and scalable designs to overcome obstacles in achieving fault-tolerant quantum computing.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateMar 21, 2019

Is quantum computing scalable?

Quantum computing aims to break cryptography and speed up database search, but scaling is a significant challenge. Researcher Debbie Leung discusses the ingredients required for accurate quantum computing operations and recent progress with error-correcting codes.

SourceCIFAR·DateFeb 16, 2019
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Argonne researchers develop new method to reduce quantum noise

Researchers have developed a new technique to recover lost information in quantum systems by repeating experiments with slightly different noise characteristics. This method effectively reduces quantum noise without the need for additional hardware.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review A·DateFeb 4, 2019

Quantum sensors providing magnetic resonance with unprecedented sensitivity

Researchers at UPV/EHU developed a protocol for quantum-enhanced NMR to measure nuclear and electronic spins in arbitrary samples. This allows for unparalleled sensitivity and resolution of chemical shifts in tiny picoliter samples, opening up new research lines for biological sample study.

SourceUniversity of the Basque Country·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 31, 2019

Tangled up in quantum computing

The Interdisciplinary Quantum Information Research and Engineering (Inquire) instrument enables researchers in various fields to benefit from quantum resources, including entangled photons. Researchers can send photons into the central hub for high-tech imaging or receive entangled photons for secure communication.

SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·DateJan 28, 2019

Arbitrary quantum channel simulation for a superconducting qubit

A team of scientists successfully simulated an arbitrary quantum channel for a superconducting qubit, allowing for controlled evolution in various physical environments. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential for this technology in future applications, including quantum computation and simulation.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateJan 11, 2019

Quantum network to test unhackable communications

A new quantum network is being developed in the Chicago area to test unhackable communications, using principles of quantum physics to send information. The project aims to create a secure network with wide-ranging impact on communications and national security.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·DateOct 25, 2018
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Quantum science funding flows into Argonne

The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory will receive over $11 million in funding for four major projects focused on quantum information science. These studies aim to develop new computing and sensing technologies, including the creation and manipulation of quantum bits and the study of quantum entanglement.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·DateSep 26, 2018
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Stevens' quantum research and education piques US interest

Stevens Institute of Technology has received $750,000 NSF RAISE-EQuIP grant funding to advance quantum communication research. Physicists Yuping Huang and Stefan Strauf will develop scalable integrated chip technology to create entangled photons for secure information networks.

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·DateSep 25, 2018

Scientists turn to the quantum realm to improve energy transportation

Researchers designed a computer simulation that added correlated noise to the path of energy transfer, significantly accelerating it. This finding challenges traditional views of noise as a hindrance in energy transport, opening up new possibilities for optimizing energy efficiency.

SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·DateAug 16, 2018

Rudolf Grimm receives inaugural Faddeev Medal

Physicist Rudolf Grimm and colleague Vitali Efimov receive the inaugural Faddeev Medal for their work on Efimov quantum states, a phenomenon predicted to occur in three-body systems. The discovery was confirmed through experiments with ultracold quantum gases.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·DateJul 10, 2018
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OU professor to study new possibilities in quantum networking

A University of Oklahoma physics professor is using a National Science Foundation grant to explore the potential of spatial degree of freedom in long-distance quantum communications and imaging. The research could bring about a revolution in quantum information science by enabling large-scale quantum information transmission.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·DateJun 26, 2018

Photon loss won't hurt in quantum sampling, USTC researchers find

Boson sampling with photons faces major obstacle due to unavoidable photon loss, but researchers from USTC have confirmed experimentally that lost photons still produce useful output. This discovery allows for exponentially faster sampling rates and brings demonstration of quantum supremacy closer to reality.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 25, 2018

The right squeeze for quantum computing

Scientists at Hokkaido University have developed a theoretical approach to quantum computing that uses light squeezing to dramatically reduce errors. This new method is ten billion times more tolerant of errors than current experimental methods, bringing us closer to developing ultra-accurate quantum computers.

SourceHokkaido University·JournalPhysical Review X·DateMay 31, 2018
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Can the causal order between events change in quantum mechanics?

Researchers develop new theoretical framework to describe quantum causal structures transformation. They found that continuous and reversible dynamics prevent definite causal structure from becoming indefinite, but specific circumstances can determine the causal order.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalPhysical Review X·DateMar 28, 2018

Putting quantum scientists in the driver's seat

Researchers at ORNL's Quantum Information Science Group have developed methods to control dissipative behavior in quantum systems, allowing for advancements in quantum computing and sensing. The studies aim to probe and control quantum coherent dynamics in materials at the nanoscale.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review B·DateMar 27, 2018

NUS scientist develops 'toolboxes' for quantum cybersecurity

Researchers developed a QKD system that achieves high secret key rates using time-bin encoding, resolving major challenges for practical applications. This breakthrough enables ultra-high rate quantum secure communication, paving the way for image and video encryption and large encrypted databases.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 8, 2017
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

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Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

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Physicists breeding Schroedinger cat states

Researchers at CIFAR have successfully bred Schrödinger cat states in optics, amplifying classical states of light beyond microscopic limits. This breakthrough could lead to applications in quantum communication, teleportation, and cryptography.

SourceCIFAR·JournalNature Photonics·DateMay 1, 2017

Recent advances and new insights into quantum image processing

Recent advances in quantum image processing (QIP) have improved computing speed, guaranteed security, and minimal storage requirements. QIP technologies utilize entanglement and parallelism to capture, manipulate, and recover quantum images.

SourceWorld Scientific·JournalInternational Journal of Quantum Information·DateApr 10, 2017
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Scientists discover particles similar to Majorana fermions

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have fabricated and manipulated Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in an optical simulator, supporting non-Abelian statistics. The study provides a novel platform to investigate MZM properties and topological quantum computation.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 25, 2016

Scientists experimentally realize optomechanically induced non-reciprocity

Researchers demonstrate optomechanically induced non-reciprocal transparency and amplification in a microresonator, enabling the creation of controllable isolators and circulators. A non-reciprocal phase shift of up to 40 degrees is achieved using two oppositely propagating driving fields.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Photonics·DateAug 26, 2016

Particle zoo in a quantum computer

Researchers at University of Innsbruck successfully simulated lattice gauge theories and particle-antiparticle pairs using a quantum computer. This breakthrough paves the way for studying complex aspects of the Standard Model, complementing high-energy physics experiments.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateJun 22, 2016
DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

IOP publishing launches Quantum Science and Technology

The new journal aims to highlight the emergence, progress, and impact of quantum information science and related technologies. It will be led by Editor-in-Chief Dr Robert Thew and offers open access publishing options.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalQuantum Science and Technology·DateJan 7, 2016

Computing with time travel

Scientists have found a way to solve complex problems using a quantum computer traveling along 'open timelike curves' without breaking the laws of causality. This breakthrough allows for supercomputational power while maintaining the integrity of quantum principles.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·Journalnpj Quantum Information·DateDec 9, 2015
Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

New research signals big future for quantum radar

Researchers have developed a hybrid quantum radar system that uses microwave-optical entanglement to detect cancer cells and stealth aircraft. The device operates at lower energies than conventional systems, enabling long-term potential for non-invasive medical applications such as NMR scans.

SourceUniversity of York·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 26, 2015

Putting the squeeze on quantum information

Researchers at CIFAR have developed a method to compress quantum information into fewer qubits while preserving its content. This breakthrough has significant implications for efficient quantum computing and communication.

SourceCIFAR·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 25, 2014

Are weak values quantum? Don't bet on it

Weak measurements aim to gain information from quantum systems by minimizing disturbance. However, researchers Joshua Combes and Christopher Ferrie found a classical analogy for the same process, casting doubt on its quantum nature.

SourcePerimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 24, 2014
Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach provides rugged GNSS navigation, satellite messaging, and SOS for backcountry geology and climate field teams.

Experimentally testing nonlocality in many-body systems

Researchers at ICFO have designed classes of multipartite Bell inequalities to detect nonlocality in many-body quantum states. These inequalities can be verified experimentally by measuring total spin components, enabling the study of complex many-body systems.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalScience·DateJun 20, 2014

EPSRC adopts 2 new Centres for Doctoral Training

Two new EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training have been established to address key challenges in data management and carbon emissions. The Queen's University Belfast Centre will focus on photonic integration for advanced data storage, while the University of Bath Centre will concentrate on decarbonization of built environments.

SourceEngineering and Physical Sciences Research Council·DateMay 29, 2014

Record quantum entanglement of multiple dimensions

Researchers from Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona have achieved a groundbreaking quantum entanglement with a minimum of 103 dimensions using only two particles. This breakthrough enables the creation of highly complex states that can facilitate experimental development of quantum computers and enhance cryptography security.

SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 27, 2014
Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

University of Calgary launches Institute for Quantum Science and Technology

The University of Calgary has launched the Institute for Quantum Science and Technology (IQST), a unit dedicated to research, training, and outreach in quantum science. The IQST will focus on key research themes such as quantum optics, quantum information, and nanotechnology, with a goal of advancing transformative technology.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·DateSep 20, 2013

Einstein's 'spooky action' common in large quantum systems

In large quantum systems, entanglement becomes ubiquitous above a threshold of about 200 particles, enabling super high-speed communications and quantum computing. The study provides parameters to harness this property.

SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalCommunications on Pure and Applied Mathematics·DateMay 28, 2013

Scientists provide 'new spin' on emerging quantum technologies

Researchers from York, Paris and Missouri developed a new understanding of collective spin excitations in semiconductors, reducing decoherence and improving device functionalities. The discovery could lead to the development of new spintronic devices and quantum information technologies.

SourceUniversity of York·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 23, 2013
Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

AAAS Council elected physicist Anton Zeilinger as a Fellow

Anton Zeilinger, an Austrian physicist, has been awarded the title of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his significant work in physics. He is a professor at the University of Vienna and scientific director of the Institute of Quantum Optics and Quantum Information.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalScience·DateNov 30, 2012

World record for the entanglement of twisted light quanta

Researchers at the University of Vienna have achieved a world record in entangling twisted light quanta, demonstrating a new method for gyrating photons. This breakthrough could lead to entangling and twisting macroscopic objects in two different directions.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalScience·DateNov 2, 2012
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