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ORNL researchers advance performance benchmark for quantum computers

Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a quantum chemistry simulation benchmark to evaluate the performance of quantum devices. The benchmark characterizes the 'mixed state' of how the environment and machine interact, providing insight into systematic error mitigation in current quantum hardware. This work aims to...

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·Journalnpj Quantum Information·DateJan 2, 2020

Predicting molecular bond energy by artificial intelligence

Researchers employ neural networks to predict molecular bond energies, reducing computational cost and improving accuracy. The combination of AI and quantum chemistry calculations provides an efficient tool for quickly predicting molecular bond energies in complex systems.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Chemistry·DateNov 28, 2019
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Quantum supremacy milestone harnesses ORNL Summit supercomputer

Researchers successfully demonstrated quantum supremacy by harnessing Google's Sycamore quantum computer and ORNL Summit supercomputer, showcasing the power of quantum computing for solving complex tasks. The experiment outperformed the classical system by a significant margin, providing critical information for future quantum computers.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateOct 23, 2019

Virginia Tech researchers lead breakthrough in quantum computing

A team of Virginia Tech researchers has advanced quantum simulation by devising an algorithm that can more efficiently calculate the properties of molecules on a noisy quantum computer. The breakthrough enables simulating molecular properties, which can lead to advances in materials improvement and drug discovery.

SourceVirginia Tech·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 25, 2019

Quantum chemistry on quantum computers

Researchers at Osaka City University develop a quantum algorithm to determine spin quantum numbers on quantum computers, enabling accurate wave function calculations. This breakthrough solves complex issues in chemistry and physics, accelerating the development of practical quantum computers.

SourceOsaka City University·JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics·DateJul 8, 2019

Interactive quantum chemistry in virtual reality

Scientists from the University of Bristol and ETH Zurich have developed an interactive VR software framework that enables humans to train machine-learning algorithms using 'on-the-fly' quantum mechanics calculations. This allows for high-quality training data generation, improving machine learning models and accelerating scientific dis...

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry A·DateMay 23, 2019
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Sloan Foundation awards early-career fellowships to 4 Brown scientists

Four Brown University assistant professors, Lorin Crawford, Kathryn Mann, Brenda Rubenstein, and Amitai Shenhav, have been awarded two-year $70,000 fellowships from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to further their research in biostatistics, mathematics, chemistry, and cognitive sciences. The fellowships support groundbreaking projects t...

SourceBrown University·DateFeb 19, 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

Quantum chemistry on quantum computers

Researchers from Osaka City University have developed a novel quantum algorithm to perform full configuration interaction calculations suitable for predicting chemical reactions, overcoming the exponential/combinatorial explosion of traditional methods. This breakthrough enables practical applications of quantum chemistry on quantum co...

SourceOsaka City University·JournalACS Central Science·DateJan 2, 2019

World-first quantum computer simulation of chemical bonds using trapped ions

A team of international researchers has successfully simulated chemical bonds using trapped ions on a quantum computer, marking a significant breakthrough in the development of full-scale quantum computers. This achievement demonstrates the potential of quantum chemistry to unlock new insights into material properties and behavior.

SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalPhysical Review X·DateJul 24, 2018
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In search of a greener cleaner

The Pitt research team is developing a new approach using machine learning and quantum chemistry calculations to predict effective and degradable chelating agent candidates. This project aims to improve the sustainability of industries such as detergent manufacturing, heavy metal treatment, and waste remediation.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·DateSep 20, 2017

Quantum ruler for biomolecules

Researchers at the University of Vienna developed a quantum ruler for biomolecules using a novel arrangement of nanogratings and laser beams. The technique allows for precise measurement of molecular electronic properties, such as those of vitamins A, E, and K1, with high accuracy.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateAug 22, 2017
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Simulation reveals universal signature of chaos in ultracold reactions

Researchers have performed a quantum-mechanical simulation of an ultracold chemical reaction, revealing the underlying chaotic dynamics of the system. The study's findings have important implications for controlled chemistry experiments and technological applications in quantum computing and sensing.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 19, 2017

Into the quantum world with a tennis racket

Researchers have discovered a novel approach to controlling quanta using the tennis racket effect, which can visualize fault-tolerant manipulation of quanta. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient quantum computing, with potential applications in secure networks and ultrafast quantum computers.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·DateJul 6, 2017

Rice's Gustavo Scuseria wins Royal Society of Chemistry award

Gustavo Scuseria, a renowned chemist at Rice University, has won the Royal Society of Chemistry S F Boys - A Rahman Award for his outstanding innovative research in computational chemistry. He will share his exciting new results during a lecture tour in the U.K., focusing on solving the strong correlation problem.

SourceRice University·DateMay 9, 2017
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Theorists smooth the way to modeling quantum friction

Theoretical chemists at Princeton University developed operational dynamic modeling (ODM), a new approach to model quantum friction, which satisfies both the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and produces real observations. This breakthrough opens a way forward to understand not only quantum friction but also other dissipative phenomena.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters·DateMay 16, 2016

Entering the strange world of ultra-cold chemistry

Scientists are exploring the formation of novel molecular aggregates at ultra-cold temperatures, where quantum mechanical principles govern interactions between atoms and molecules. By studying synthetic solids created by optical lattices, researchers aim to develop a new theory describing the chemistry of ultra-cold atoms.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·DateNov 2, 2015

A 'movie' of ultrafast rotating molecules at a hundred billion per second

Scientists have successfully imaged ultrafast unidirectionally rotating molecules at 100 billion per second, revealing a quantum wave-like nature. The high-resolution imaging reveals rotational wave packets with distinct angular velocities, showcasing the transition from quantum to classical behavior.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 3, 2015

Quantum mechanical calculations reveal the hidden states of enzyme active sites

Researchers at Princeton University have directly observed the electronic states of iron-sulfur clusters in enzymes, revealing an order of magnitude more accessible states than previously reported. This discovery presents many different chemical possibilities and could explain the ubiquity of these clusters in biological processes.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature Chemistry·DateNov 20, 2014

Yale's cool molecules

Yale physicists have successfully cooled strontium monofluoride to near absolute zero using magneto-optical trapping, enabling new research in quantum chemistry and particle physics. The discovery opens doors for experimentation in precision measurement, quantum simulation, ultracold chemistry, and tests of the standard model.

SourceYale University·JournalNature·DateAug 21, 2014
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Movement of pyrrole molecules defy 'classical' physics

Researchers found that pyrrole molecule movement is affected by quantum laws, changing the energy landscape and impacting the whole molecule. The study's results suggest that 'zero-point energy' plays a crucial role in the molecule's diffusion on metal surfaces.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateApr 26, 2013

Weizmann Institute Scientists observe quantum effects in cold chemistry

Researchers confirm experimentally that quantum effects allow chemical reactions to proceed rapidly, even at low energies. By merging beams of particles, they achieved a collision temperature of just 0.01 K and observed dramatic changes in reaction rates, revealing the power of quantum phenomena in cold chemistry.

SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalScience·DateOct 11, 2012

The 'molecular octopus': A little brother of 'Schroedinger’s cat'

Researchers successfully demonstrated quantum behavior in molecules with over 400 atoms, resolving a key aspect of 'Schroedinger's cat.' The experiment used tailor-made organic molecules that can exist in a superposition of clearly distinguishable positions.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 5, 2011
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A cool way to make glass

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered a new way to melt glass by cooling it to near Absolute Zero, using quantum mechanics to defy classical physics. This breakthrough could pave the way for future materials science discoveries.

SourceAmerican Friends of Tel Aviv University·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 2, 2011

Seeing the quantum in chemistry: JILA scientists control chemical reactions of ultracold molecules

Physicists at JILA have observed chemical reactions near absolute zero, demonstrating that chemistry is possible at ultralow temperatures. By controlling ultracold molecules' internal states and molecular motions, scientists can study how the molecules scatter or interact with each other quantum mechanically.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateFeb 11, 2010

Scientists find quantum mechanics at work in photosynthesis

Researchers at University of Toronto have found evidence of quantum mechanics in marine algae's ability to optimize photosynthesis. This discovery suggests that energy from absorbed light resides in a state known as coherence, allowing for efficient flow of energy through the system.

SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalNature·DateFeb 3, 2010

How did chemical constituents essential to life arise on primitive Earth?

A team of chemists at the University of Georgia has proposed a mechanism for how adenine, a key component of DNA, might be formed from five cyanide molecules under terrestrial conditions. The research suggests that simple molecules can combine chemically to form the building blocks of life, offering a new answer to an unsolved puzzle.

SourceUniversity of Georgia·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateOct 30, 2007
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Quantum analog of Ulam's conjecture can guide molecules, reactions

Researchers create quantum mechanical analog of Ulam's conjecture to control chemical reactions and move quantum objects. This method uses photons to harness chaotic motion, allowing for efficient steering of quantum systems between two specified states.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 7, 2007
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