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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.
A team of experimental physicists has achieved a breakthrough in topological quantum computing by inducing superconducting effects in edge-only materials. This discovery could lead to the development of stable and efficient quantum computers, with potential applications in fields like quantum computing and technological advancements.
Scientists at QuTech and Eindhoven University of Technology have successfully created Majorana particles in short nanowires, which could be scaled up to form more resilient qubits. The researchers' new approach focuses on electrical control, allowing them to manipulate the device while at low temperatures.
Georgia Tech researchers developed a new nanoelectronics platform based on graphene, enabling smaller devices, higher speeds, and less heat. The platform may lead to the discovery of a new quasiparticle, potentially exploiting the elusive Majorana fermion.
Researchers improved the Kitaev spin liquid model by freezing electrons in space, allowing only spin contributions at low temperatures. The study successfully explained experimental data and predicted a topological phase in the presence of an external magnetic field.
Researchers investigate the search for Majorana fermions in iron-based superconductors, which could enable topological quantum computing and ultra-low energy electronics. The existence of Majorana zero-energy modes in topological superconductors makes them a promising candidate material for realizing these technologies.
Physicists at Rice University have found telltale signs of antiferromagnetic spin fluctuations coupled to superconductivity in uranium ditelluride, a rare material promising fault-free quantum computing. The discovery upends the leading explanation of how this state of matter arises in the material.
A prestigious $16 million European Research Council Synergy Grant has been awarded to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and an international team of researchers. The team aims to develop novel thermodynamic measurement methods for studying quantum electronic devices.
Researchers at Tokyo Tech and YNU discovered a peculiar spin transport mechanism in the Kitaev model, which allows 'spin packets' to travel through seemingly unpassable regions of a quantum spin liquid system. This breakthrough has potential applications in spintronics and quantum computing.
A team of physicists at Penn State and Germany's University of Wurzburg studied over three dozen devices similar to the one used to produce the angel particle. They found that the feature claimed to be the manifestation of the angel particle was unlikely to be induced by its existence.
Scientists have found a superconducting material, β-Bi2Pd, with properties suitable for quantum computing. This discovery may lead to the development of topological quantum computers and more powerful AI systems.
Scientists have successfully imaged an exotic quantum particle called a Majorana fermion, which can be used as a building block for future qubits and the realization of quantum computers. This achievement brings researchers closer to developing robust qubits and ultimately building quantum computers.
A joint team of scientists at UC Riverside and MIT has developed a new heterostructure material system based on gold that can potentially demonstrate the existence and quantum nature of Majorana fermions. The research shows superconductivity, magnetism, and electrons' spin-orbit coupling can co-exist in gold.
Scientists from the University of Würzburg and Harvard University successfully created quasi-particles called Majorana fermions in a two-dimensional system, paving the way for topological quantum computers. This breakthrough enables more powerful and efficient computing capabilities.
Physicists propose a novel method to produce robust Majorana fermions in magnetic materials with different phase boundaries. This could lead to the creation of stable qubits for quantum computers, addressing limitations of current technology. The team plans to experimentally verify their findings using engineered systems.
Scientists have created a magnetic method to control the transport of chiral Majorana fermions, which has potential applications for braiding and quantum computing. The technique uses a Josephson junction and cavity to manipulate the fermion excitations.
Majorana fermions, which are self-antiparticles, can be detected using current noise in a topological Josephson junction. The study found that the non-equilibrium current noises exhibit peaks at specific frequencies, indicating the presence of these particles. This method provides a direct detection method for Majorana fermions.
Researchers have proposed a theoretical device that leverages Majorana fermions to act as a thermoelectric tuner, allowing for the filtering of thermal energy. The device consists of a quantum dot connected to a Kitaev wire with ring-shaped majoranas at its edges.
Scientists at Princeton University have enhanced scanning tunneling microscopy to capture signals from the elusive Majorana fermion in iron wires on a lead crystal. The study detects a unique quantum property called spin, which distinguishes the particle from other quasi-particles and provides a signature of its existence.
Researchers at University of Sydney and Microsoft Station Q have confirmed the existence of Majorana fermions, a quasiparticle at the heart of topological quantum computing. This finding is essential for building practical quantum computers and will also be useful in spintronic systems.
Researchers have found firm evidence of Majorana fermions in lab experiments on exotic materials. The discovery is significant as it confirms one of the most intensive searches in fundamental physics.
A research team at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has confirmed magnetic signatures related to Majorana fermions in alpha-ruthenium trichloride, a material that could enable quantum computations. The study uses neutron scattering to reveal the material's unique magnetic behavior.
Physicists at University of Basel successfully generate and measure Majorana fermions, a key component in quantum computing. The team created a wire with single iron atoms and observed the wave properties of Majoranas, making their interior visible for the first time.
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.
Scientists at ORNL used neutron scattering to observe novel behavior in a two-dimensional magnet, providing evidence for long-sought phenomena in a Kitaev quantum spin liquid. The findings suggest the presence of Majorana fermions, which could be used as the basis for a qubit.
Researchers at Princeton University have captured an image of a Majorana fermion, a particle that exhibits properties of both matter and antimatter. The discovery could yield powerful computers based on quantum mechanics, as the particle's stability allows it to interact weakly with its environment.
University of Pittsburgh physicist Sergey Frolov has received a $3 million grant to explore the use of Majorana fermions in quantum computing. Theoretical findings suggest that these particles could enable the creation of novel, incredibly powerful quantum computers.
Researchers propose that most of the universe's dark matter could be made up of particles with a donut-shaped electromagnetic field called an anapole. This unique property makes it difficult to detect, but also allows for specific predictions about its behavior in vast detectors.
Theoretical physicists have developed a new concept to create exotic topological states using dissipation, which can lead to immune quantum computers. They successfully linked concepts of quantum optics and condensed matter physics, demonstrating the feasibility of this approach.
Researchers have created a material that exhibits dual electronic properties, acting as both a normal superconductor and a metal at low temperatures. This discovery could enable the development of energy-efficient quantum computers with fault-resistant capabilities, but significant technical hurdles remain to be overcome.