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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.

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.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 22, 2024

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.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 26, 2024

Breakthrough research uncovers hidden phenomena in ultra-clean quantum materials

Researchers have discovered unusual transport phenomena in ultra-clean SrVO3 samples, contradicting long-standing scientific consensus. The study's findings challenge theoretical models of electron correlation effects and offer insights into the behavior of transparent metals.

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.

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.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 4, 2024

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.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 29, 2024

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.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 24, 2023

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.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateAug 23, 2023

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.

SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 2, 2023

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.

Researchers take a step towards turning interactions that normally ruin quantum information into a way of protecting it

Researchers developed a technique to predict how quantum systems behave when connected to their environment, turning a problem into a solution. The approach combines techniques from quantum many-body physics and non-Hermitian quantum physics, providing a crucial tool for real-world applications of quantum technology.

SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 8, 2023

Princeton researchers reveal microscopic quantum correlations of ultracold molecules

Princeton researchers have achieved a major breakthrough by microscopically studying molecular gases at a level never before achieved. The team cooled molecules to ultracold temperatures, observed individual molecules with high spatial resolution, and detected subtle quantum correlations, opening up new avenues for many-body physics re...

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 1, 2023

Researchers succeeded in developing a light source that produced two entangled light beams

Scientists successfully created a light source that produced two entangled light beams using rubidium atoms. The entanglement was achieved by adding new detection steps to measure the quantum correlations in the amplitudes and phases of the fields generated, enabling applications in quantum computing, encryption, and metrology.

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.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalCommunications Physics·DateNov 23, 2022

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.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 15, 2022

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.

SourceRice University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 14, 2022

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.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 23, 2022

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.

SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 31, 2021

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.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 11, 2018

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.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 6, 2017

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.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 2, 2012