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The quantum trembling: Why there are no truly flat molecules

Researchers at Goethe University used X-ray radiation to determine the spatial structure of formic acid, finding that its atoms oscillate slightly back and forth. This 'quantum trembling' causes the molecule to lose its symmetry and become effectively three-dimensional at almost every moment.

SourceGoethe University Frankfurt·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2026

‘Giant superatoms’ unlock a new toolbox for quantum computers

Giant superatoms combine two quantum-mechanical constructs to suppress decoherence and create entanglement, opening opportunities for scalable and reliable quantum systems. This breakthrough enables quantum information to be protected, controlled, and distributed in new ways.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 19, 2026

USTC unveils connection of randomness and nonlocality in multiple-input and multiple-output quantum scenario

Researchers from USTC explore relationship between Bell nonlocality and randomness in MIMO systems, discovering that certain inequalities exhibit strong connection to randomness. They validate findings with experiments using high-dimensional photonic systems, demonstrating SATWAP inequalities' effectiveness for certifying true randomness

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 6, 2025
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Hidden transport pathways in graphene confirmed, paving the way for next-generation device innovation

Researchers from Pohang University of Science & Technology confirm the existence of hidden transport pathways in graphene, which enables faster and more efficient data handling. The study sheds light on the 'Valley Hall Effect' and its role in nonlocal resistance, providing crucial insights for advancing valleytronics device design.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNano Letters·DateJan 9, 2025

Combatting disruptive ‘noise’ in quantum communication

The study leverages quantum entanglement and nonlocality to overcome noise challenges in quantum communication. By adding an extra connectivity link, researchers recovered lost quantum nonlocality, advancing our understanding of quantum phenomena and paving the way for resilient quantum technologies.

SourceGriffith University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2024
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Observing macroscopic quantum effects in the dark

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck propose an experiment to observe macroscopic quantum effects in a dark potential created by electrostatic or magnetic forces. By letting a cooled nanoscale glass sphere evolve in this non-optical environment, they aim to rapidly generate a macroscopic quantum superposition state.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 10, 2024

Researchers observe strongest quantum contextuality in single system

The researchers observed a record-breaking violation of quantum nonlocality, with a ratio of 0.274 between the quantum and classical limits. This discovery demonstrates the potential for advancing quantum computation in various physical systems.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 19, 2023

Researchers establish criterion for nonlocal quantum behavior in networks

A new theoretical study provides a framework for understanding nonlocality in quantum networks, which are essential for performing operations inaccessible to standard technology. The researchers determined the conditions necessary for creating systems with strong, quantum correlations.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 13, 2023

Gravity and dark matter, a bond beyond distances

A recent study from SISSA suggests that dark matter interacts with gravity in a non-local way, providing a fresh perspective on its nature. The new model, which employs fractional calculus, accurately describes the motion of stars in smaller galaxies.

SourceScuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 27, 2023
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Sino-Brazilian study proves compatibility of two fundamental principles of quantum theory

A Brazilian-Chinese research team has demonstrated the coexistence of non-locality and contextuality in a quantum system. The study paves the way for new quantum information processing and communication protocols by reconciling two fundamental principles of quantum theory that were thought to be mutually exclusive.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 20, 2023
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Genuine multipartite nonlocality verified

Scientists verified genuine multipartite nonlocality, demonstrating that bipartite and tripartite correlations cannot explain all natural correlations. The study used Local operation and shared randomness to rule out local explanations, paving the way for future experiments on more extensive quantum systems.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 30, 2022

Neuromorphic computing with optically driven nonlinear fluid dynamics

Researchers propose a novel paradigm using nanoscale nonlinear fluid dynamics to support recurrent neural networks in neuromorphic computing. The liquid film functions as an optical memory, enabling 'reservoir computing' capable of performing digital and analog tasks.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJul 25, 2022

Quantum-nonlocality at all speeds

Quantum nonlocality is a universal property that prevails regardless of particle speed or indeterminacy. Researchers designed an experiment to test this phenomenon, using the principle of physical phenomena being independent of frame of reference, to prove nonlocality for any quantum particle.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 16, 2021

RUDN University mathematician refined the model of predator-prey relations in the wild

A RUDN University mathematician has enhanced the standard predator-prey model to include nonlocal interactions, which affect system dynamics and lead to different patterns of predation and prey growth. This improved model will help ecologists better understand natural systems and predict their development.

SourceRUDN University·JournalCommunications in Nonlinear Science and Numerical Simulation·DateOct 13, 2020
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Mathematical understanding of Bell nonlocality and quantum steering

Bell nonlocality and EPR steering are characterized using strict definitions, establishing a foundation for defining metric functions of Bell locality and EPR steering. The study generalizes previous results and provides sufficient conditions for determining the quantum state's EPR steerability.

SourceScience China Press·DateNov 13, 2018

Quantum non-locality in ultra-cold atomic gases

A team of researchers from the University of Warsaw has successfully created and detected correlations in a many-body system of ultra-cold atoms, showcasing the phenomenon of quantum non-locality. This achievement builds upon previous work by John Bell, who proved that quantum mechanics predicts correlations that contradict local realism.

SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 20, 2018

Quantum 'spooky action at a distance' becoming practical

A team of researchers has successfully tested quantum nonlocality in the presence of photon loss using quantum teleportation. They demonstrated that entangled photons can still be verified even when many are lost during transmission, enabling the development of secure global quantum information networks.

SourceGriffith University·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 5, 2018

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
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Experiment opens the door to multi-party quantum communication

Physicists demonstrate distribution of three entangled photons at three different locations, proving quantum nonlocality and opening possibilities for multi-party quantum communication. The experiment overcomes the locality loophole, allowing for faster-than-light information transfer.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalNature Photonics·DateMar 23, 2014

Link between quantum physics and game theory found

Physicist Dr Nicolas Brunner and mathematician Professor Noah Linden discovered a connection between game theory and quantum physics, showing that quantum players can outperform classical players in certain games. This breakthrough opens new avenues for research and potential applications for quantum technologies.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 12, 2013

'Spooky action at distance' in particle physics?!

Researchers devise a new Bell test to reveal correlations between high-energy particles, shedding light on 'spooky action at distance.' The study's findings have significant implications for understanding particle physics and the link between symmetries and particle correlations.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal C·DateJan 16, 2012

Researchers uncover surprise link between weird quantum phenomena

A fundamental link between the uncertainty principle and non-locality has been discovered, revealing a quantitative relationship between the two phenomena. This breakthrough sheds new light on the foundations of quantum mechanics and its ability to allow for 'spooky action at a distance'.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·JournalScience·DateNov 18, 2010
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