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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.

‘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.

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Hidden side channels in quantum sources could compromise secure communication

A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering has discovered hidden multi-dimensional modulation side channels in existing quantum protocols. These side channels arise in quantum sources and can introduce vulnerabilities to secure communication, potentially compromising the security of quantum key distribution.

Holograms with a twist: Entangling light and information

Researchers have created quantum holograms using metasurfaces and nonlinear crystals, enabling precise control over entangled information. The technology holds promise for practical applications in quantum communication and anti-counterfeiting, with potential to increase information capacity and reduce system size.

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Untangling quantum entanglement with new calculation formulas

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed new formulas to calculate key quantum informative quantities, including entanglement entropy and mutual information. These simplified expressions offer fresh perspectives into quantum behaviors in materials with different physical characteristics.

New catalysts for more sustainability

The qHPC-GREEN project aims to model quantum mechanical systems relevant to environmental and energy challenges using a hybrid approach combining classical and quantum computing hardware. This will help understand biocatalysts, enabling the development of new industrial catalysts for more sustainable production processes.

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How fast is quantum entanglement?

Researchers at TU Wien have developed computer simulations to investigate the temporal development of quantum entanglement. They found that the 'birth time' of an electron flying away from an atom is related to the state of the remaining electron, demonstrating a quantum-physical superposition.

Spin squeezing for all

Researchers have successfully achieved spin squeezing in a more accessible way, enabling precise measurements with quantum-enhanced metrology. This breakthrough may lead to new portable sensors for biomedical imaging and atomic clocks.

Create cooperative exciton-polariton condensate

Researchers observe superfluorescence effect for the first time and control collective state of dipole ensemble using new regulatory dimension. They demonstrate cooperative exciton-polariton condensation with enhanced coupling strength, enabling potential applications for ultra-narrow tunable lasers and optoelectronic devices.

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Network of quantum sensors boosts precision

Physicists have developed a method to make quantum signals accessible again by analyzing simultaneous changes in states of multiple sensors. This approach enables precise measurement of magnetic field variations and distance between sensors, outperforming entanglement-based methods.

Rice scientists pull off quantum coup

Researchers at Rice University have discovered a new material that exhibits both quantum correlations and geometric frustration, resulting in a unique flat band structure. This finding provides empirical evidence of the effect in a 3D material and has implications for understanding exotic features in materials science.

Ultrafast excitations in correlated systems

Researchers have developed a new approach to monitor ultrafast charge motion in strongly correlated solids, demonstrating phase transitions within femtoseconds. The technique offers sub-cycle temporal resolution and opens up new avenues for investigating ultrafast phenomena in correlated materials.

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How quantum light sees quantum sound

Researchers at UEA have proposed a new method to investigate quantum-mechanical processes in molecules using quantum light. The study shows that phonon signatures can be detected in photon correlations, providing a toolbox for studying quantum sound interactions.

Do measurements produce the reality they show us?

Researchers from Hiroshima University found that measurements shape observable reality, suggesting a context-dependent understanding of quantum superpositions. This approach resolves the paradox of conflicting results in quantum experiments and provides evidence against reducing reality to material building blocks.

When D turns to F, quantum matter is A-plus

Researchers have found that certain materials can exhibit D-wave effects, entangled with other quantum states, allowing for efficient coupling at higher temperatures. This breakthrough bridges condensed matter physics subfields and could enable practical applications of quantum computing.

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Achieving a quantum fiber

ICFO researchers successfully demonstrate transport of two-photon quantum states through a phase-separated Anderson localization optical fiber, showing maintained spatial anti-correlation. The phase-separated fiber enables efficient transmission of quantum information via Corning's optical fiber.

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Physicists use ‘electron correlations’ to control topological materials

Researchers from Rice University and European institutions developed a method to switch on and off topological states in a strongly correlated metal using magnetic fields. The strong electron interactions enable the material to be controlled, which could lead to new applications in sensor technology and electronics.

Physicists demo method for designing topological metals

Researchers from Rice University and partners identified three promising candidate materials using a new framework that cross-references information in a database of known materials with theoretical calculations. The method could help explore strongly correlated topological matter, a large and largely uninvestigated landscape.

Interwoven: Charge and magnetism intertwine in kagome material

Researchers at Rice University have discovered a unique arrangement of atoms in iron-germanium crystals that leads to a collective dance of electrons. The phenomenon, known as a charge density wave, occurs when the material is cooled to a critically low temperature and exhibits standing waves of fluid electrons.

SU(N) matter is about 3 billion times colder than deep space

Researchers use lasers to cool atoms to absolute zero, revealing new phenomena in an unexplored realm of quantum magnetism. The creation of SU(N) matter opens a gateway to understanding the behavior of materials and potentially leading to novel properties.

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Spinning is key for line-dancing electrons in iron selenide

A team of researchers used resonant inelastic X-ray scattering to study the behavior of electron spins in iron selenide, a material that exhibits directionally-dependent electronic behavior. They found that high-energy spin excitations are dispersive and undamped, indicating a well-defined energy-versus-momentum relationship.

Electrical control over designer quantum materials

The study introduces a versatile method to tune the interaction strength in 2D heterostructures by applying electrical fields. This allows for the exploration of wide parameter ranges and opens up new perspectives for quantum simulation.

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Revealing the hidden structure of quantum entangled states

Researchers at the University of Witwatersrand have developed a new approach to probing high-dimensional quantum states, reducing measurement time from decades to minutes. The method enables faster quantum computing and communication by determining key parameters such as dimensionality and purity of the quantum state.

Temperature evolution of impurities in a quantum gas

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery about the role of heat in quantum impurity studies, extending our understanding of thermodynamics. The study reveals that two distinct experimental protocols probe the same information, providing new insights into quantum correlations.

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New twist in quest to develop understanding of time crystalline behavior

Physicists from the University of Exeter have theoretically found a quantum system where time correlations survive for an infinitely long time, breaking the no-go theorem for genuine time crystals. The discovery could lead to the development of novel atomic clocks and shed light on condensed matter physics.

Quantum physics: Ménage à trois photon-style

Scientists at UNIGE have entangled three pairs of photons to create a highly-correlated triangle, exhibiting strong quantum correlations. This discovery could lead to the development of new ultra-secure encryption keys and revive fundamental quantum physics research.

Experiment reverses the direction of heat flow

Researchers at CBPF and UFABC used quantum correlations to reverse thermodynamic arrow of time, allowing heat to flow from cold to hot without external energy. The experiment demonstrates a generalized form of the second law of thermodynamics, highlighting the role of quantum correlations in thermal transfer.

NIST's new quantum method generates really random numbers

Researchers at NIST developed a quantum method to generate random numbers guaranteed by quantum mechanics. The new technique surpasses previous methods and enhances security in cryptographic systems. By analyzing correlations between distant photons, the researchers certified and quantified randomness available in the data.

Developing a secure, un-hackable net

A new method of securely communicating between multiple quantum devices has been developed, enabling a large-scale, un-hackable quantum network. The approach uses quantum laws to ensure security and can work for any device, regardless of manufacturer, bridging the gap between theory and practical implementation.

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New tool for characterizing quantum simulators

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck have established a new method to efficiently characterize large quantum states, enabling the development of large-scale quantum simulators. The new method requires significantly fewer measurements than current gold standard, opening up possibilities for complex quantum simulations.

Testing quantum field theory in a quantum simulator

Researchers at TU Wien and Heidelberg University have demonstrated how to test quantum field theories in a quantum simulator, using thousands of ultra cold atoms. This allows for unprecedented study of fundamental quantum processes and their correlations.

Natural systems show nonlocal correlations

Researchers found nonlocal correlations in natural systems, which are incompatible with principles of information and energy transfer. The study proposes a new method to detect these correlations, shedding light on the fascinating problem of nonlocality in quantum many-body systems.

World's fastest quantum simulator operating at the atomic level

Researchers have created a quantum simulator that can simulate the dynamics of many electrons interacting with each other within one billionths of a second. This ultrafast quantum simulator will serve as a basic tool to investigate the origin of physical properties of matter, including magnetism and superconductivity.

Chinese scientists realize quantum simulation of the Unruh effect

Researchers successfully simulated the Unruh effect using an NMR quantum simulator, replicating theoretical predictions and creating new quantum correlations. The study paves the way for exploring accelerated systems in black hole physics, cosmology, and particle physics.

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Solving hard quantum problems: Everything is connected

Scientists Kaspar Sakmann and Mark Kasevich developed a new method to calculate effects in ultra-cold atom clouds, which can only be explained by quantum correlations between many atoms. This breakthrough enables accurate descriptions of complex many-body systems, such as Bose-Einstein condensates and collisions between these states.

Quantum causal relations: A causes B causes A

Researchers from the University of Vienna and Université Libre de Bruxelles have shown that in quantum mechanics, a single event can be both a cause and an effect of another one. This challenges our understanding of causality and has far-reaching implications for foundations of quantum mechanics, quantum gravity, and quantum computing.