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Quantum dots and metasurfaces: Deep connections in the nano world

Researchers at Pohang University of Science & Technology have created metasurfaces embedded with quantum dots, enhancing their luminescence efficiency. The study achieved up to 25 times greater luminescence efficiency compared to a simple coating of quantum dots.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNano Letters·DateJun 11, 2024

Solving physics puzzles with colored dots

Researchers at ETH Zurich and Harvard/Princeton used quantum pointillism to study complex quantum systems made of interacting particles. They observed the formation of spin polarons, which are crucial for understanding magnetic behavior in materials.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·DateMay 8, 2024
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Crucial connection for ‘quantum internet’ made for the first time

For the first time, scientists have created a system that interfaces two key components of quantum networks: quantum information creation and storage. The team used regular optical fibres to transmit quantum data, enabling long-distance communication and paving the way for distributed computing and secure communication.

SourceImperial College London·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 16, 2024

Stretchable quantum dot display

Researchers from the Institute for Basic Science created QLEDs using a ternary nanocomposite film that enhances carrier delivery to quantum dots, resulting in optimal device performance. The devices exhibit high brightness and low threshold voltage, with no damage when stretched up to 1.5 times.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Electronics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2024

New quantum material promises over 190% quantum efficiency in solar cells

Researchers from Lehigh University have developed a material that promises over 190% quantum efficiency in solar cells, exceeding the theoretical limit for silicon-based materials. The material's 'intermediate band states' enable efficient absorption of sunlight and production of charge carriers.

SourceLehigh University·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 10, 2024

New technique lets scientists create resistance-free electron channels

Researchers visualize chiral interface state at atomic scale for the first time, allowing on-demand creation of conducting channels. The technique has promise for building tunable networks of electron channels and advancing quantum computing.

SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2024
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Will the convergence of light and matter in Janus particles transcend performance limitations in the optical display industry?

Researchers pioneer technique to control polaritons, unlocking potential for next-generation materials and surpassing performance limitations of optical displays. The breakthrough enables stable generation of polariton particles with enhanced brightness and color control.

SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 8, 2024

MIT researchers discover “neutronic molecules”

Researchers at MIT have discovered a new way that neutrons can interact with materials, potentially providing insights into material properties and quantum effects. The discovery involves the binding of neutrons to nanoscale atomic clusters called quantum dots.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalACS Nano·DateApr 3, 2024

Bullseye! NIST devises a method to accurately center quantum dots within photonic chips

Researchers at NIST developed standards and calibrations for optical microscopes that enable accurate alignment of quantum dots to within 10-20 nanometers. This method could increase the number of high-performance devices by a hundred-fold, improving the reliability of quantum information technologies and biological imaging.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalOptica Quantum·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 26, 2024

The world is one step closer to secure quantum communication on a global scale

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a novel quantum dot source that produces near-perfect entangled photons, a crucial step towards global-scale secure quantum communication. This achievement combines two Nobel Prize-winning concepts and has significant implications for quantum key distribution and quantum repeaters.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalCommunications Physics·DateMar 25, 2024
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Breakthrough in single-photon integration

Researchers from Hebrew University of Jerusalem have successfully integrated single-photon sources onto tiny chips at room temperature using a hybrid metal-dielectric bullseye antenna. This innovation enables efficient back-excitation and front coupling of emission to optical fibers or low numerical aperture optics, promising advanceme...

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 8, 2024
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How to make bright quantum dots even brighter

Perovskite quantum dots made brighter by surface treatment with phospholipids, enabling higher photon emission rates. Coherent coupling of exciton dipoles boosts superradiance, making the dots even brighter for quantum technologies.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2024

Coffee grounds may hold key to preventing neurodegenerative diseases

UTEP researchers develop a therapy based on caffeic-acid derived from spent coffee grounds to protect brain cells from damage. The treatment has potential to prevent neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's by removing free radicals and inhibiting amyloid protein aggregation.

SourceUniversity of Texas at El Paso·JournalEnvironmental Research·DateNov 21, 2023
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Autonomous lab discovers best-in-class quantum dot in hours; it would have taken humans years

Researchers at NC State University developed an autonomous system called SmartDope to synthesize 'best-in-class' materials for specific applications in hours or days. It uses a self-driving lab to manipulate variables, characterize optical properties, and update its understanding of the synthesis chemistry through machine learning.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 13, 2023

DGIST achieves both efficiency and stability in next-gen solar cells with quantum dot surface stabilization strategy!

A research team at DGIST has developed a new approach to protect the surface of quantum dots using non-polar solvents and covalent ligands, significantly reducing defects and improving efficiency and long-term stability in perovskite quantum dot solar cells. This breakthrough enhances the commercialization of applicable materials.

SourceDGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology)·JournalAdvanced Science·DateOct 30, 2023

Atomically-precise quantum antidots via vacancy self-assembly

Scientists fabricate QADs with engineered quantum hole states, exhibiting novel transport properties and unique quantum phenomena. The structures' robustness against environmental influences enables exploration of novel quantum phenomena and material technologies.

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 4, 2023

Some like it hot

Researchers from Kyoto University have demonstrated the thermal quantum Mpemba effect in a wide range of initial conditions, where hotter quantum systems cool faster than initially colder ones. The team used a quantum dot connected to a heat bath and observed anomalous thermal relaxation at later times.

SourceKyoto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 29, 2023
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Chessboard-like operation of world’s largest controllable quantum dot array

Researchers from Delft University of Technology have developed a chessboard-like method to address quantum dots, enabling the operation of the largest gate-defined quantum dot system ever. This breakthrough has significant implications for scalable quantum systems and quantum computing.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 27, 2023

Arrays of quantum rods could enhance TVs or virtual reality devices

Researchers develop a new method to assemble arrays of quantum rods onto patterned DNA scaffolds, enabling precise control over light emission and polarization. This breakthrough could enhance virtual reality devices and microLEDs with improved depth and dimensionality.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 11, 2023

New theory developed for periodically driven quantum dots-cavity system

Researchers in China developed a new response theory to investigate light-matter interactions in semiconductor quantum dots-strongly coupled microwave photons. The new theory successfully simulated and interpreted signals in experiments on periodically driven QD-cavity hybrid systems.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 18, 2023

Finding the flux of quantum technology

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have discovered a way to efficiently separate and harness individual photons, a critical component in quantum photonics. This breakthrough has the potential to significantly increase the speed of quantum technology applications.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalNanophotonics·DateJul 5, 2023
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First steps towards realizing mechanical qubits

Scientists have successfully created conditions for mechanical qubits by engineering anharmonicity close to the ground state. By cooling a nanotube device to near absolute zero, researchers demonstrated a new mechanism that boosts nonlinear effects in the system, paving the way for quantum computing.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 8, 2023

Emerging transmutation of quantum scars in photonic crystals

A team of researchers discovered a new phenomenon, 'cavity-momentum locking', which allows precise control over quantum scar states in photonic crystals. This breakthrough has significant implications for quantum information, communication, and optoelectronic devices.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalLight Science & Applications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 26, 2023

Forging a dream material with semiconductor quantum dots

Scientists have successfully created a superlattice of lead sulfide semiconducting colloidal quantum dots that exhibits the electrical conducting properties of a metal. This breakthrough could lead to improved capabilities in devices such as solar cells, biological imaging, and quantum computing.

SourceRIKEN·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 26, 2023
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Nonlocal interactions enhanced biexciton emission of quantum dots

Researchers discovered nonlocal effects in large semiconductor nanocrystals, reducing Auger recombination rate exponentially, achieving high biexciton efficiency of up to 80% in CsPbBr3 nanocrystals. This discovery provides a guideline for fabricating advanced quantum emitters.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateMay 21, 2023

Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production

University of Rochester researchers create a groundbreaking system mimicking photosynthesis using bacteria and nanomaterials to produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel. The innovative approach replaces fossil fuels in the process, offering an environmentally friendly alternative.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 10, 2023

Scientists open door to manipulating ‘quantum light’

Researchers at the University of Sydney and the University of Basel have demonstrated the ability to manipulate and identify small numbers of interacting photons with high correlation. This achievement represents a significant step towards advancing medical imaging and quantum computing technologies.

SourceUniversity of Sydney·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023

Ultrafast beam-steering breakthrough at Sandia Labs

A team of researchers has demonstrated the ability to dynamically steer incoherent light pulses using a semiconductor device, paving the way for applications such as holograms, remote sensing, and self-driving cars. The technique uses metasurfaces to manipulate light waves, offering a low-power alternative to traditional laser beams.

SourceDOE/Sandia National Laboratories·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 20, 2023
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HRL Laboratories silicon encoded spin qubits achieve universality

HRL Laboratories has demonstrated universal control of encoded spin qubits using a novel silicon-based qubit device architecture. The achievement offers a strong pathway toward scalable fault tolerance and computational advantage in quantum computing, with potential applications in materials development, drug discovery, and mitigating ...

SourceHRL Laboratories·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2023

Making drinking water bacteria-free

Researchers have created a simple and inexpensive method to disinfect drinking water using silver sulfide quantum dots encased in a peptide coat. When exposed to near-infrared light, these nanoparticles kill bacteria with high efficiency, making them a promising alternative to traditional methods.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2023

Finely-tuned quantum dots enhance nonlinear optics

Researchers have discovered a way to fine-tune quantum dots to enhance their nonlinear optical properties, allowing for tighter control over light emission frequency and brightness. This breakthrough could lead to significant advances in optoelectronic devices such as LEDs and light-based computer circuits.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateFeb 20, 2023

New approach for Majorana research in short nanowires

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.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2023
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Dawn of solid-state quantum networks

Researchers demonstrated high-visibility quantum interference between two independent semiconductor quantum dots, an important step toward scalable quantum networks. The observed interference visibility is up to 93%, paving the way for solid-state quantum networks with distances over 300 km.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateDec 28, 2022

Coherent manipulation of spin qubits at room temperature

Scientists successfully initialized, controlled, and read out spins in colloidal quantum dots at room temperature. The breakthrough paves the way for scalable and sustainable spin-based quantum information processing.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateDec 20, 2022
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New quantum dots study uncovers implications for biological imaging

Researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago synthesized semiconductor quantum dots with extended radiative lifetimes and spatially localized electrons, enabling new applications in optics and time-gated single-particle imaging. The study's findings hold promise for energy-efficient displays and biomedical research.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalNano Letters·DateDec 5, 2022

Researchers control individual light quanta at very high speed

A team of researchers has successfully controlled individual photons on a chip with unprecedented precision, enabling the development of hybrid quantum technologies. By harnessing nanoscale soundwaves, they can switch photons between two outputs at gigahertz frequencies, paving the way for secure quantum communication networks.

SourceUniversity of Münster·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 18, 2022
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Nanocrystals store light energy and drive chemical reactions

Researchers have introduced novel ZnSe/ZnS quantum dots that efficiently drive challenging organic transformations with low toxicity. The secret to their success lies in their core/shell structure and variable coatings that can store light energy.

SourceWiley·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2022

Out of the blue

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new method for producing blue quantum dots, which are essential for creating high-quality displays. The breakthrough uses self-organizing chemical structures and a cutting-edge imaging technique to visualize the novel blue quantum dots.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 8, 2022

Quantum dots form ordered material

Researchers have successfully created a highly conductive metamaterial using self-organized quantum dots, maintaining their optical properties while displaying the highest electron mobility reported for quantum dot assemblies. This breakthrough paves the way for new generation of opto-electronic applications.

SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2022
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Electrically pumped quantum-dot lasers grown on 300 mm patterned Si photonic wafers

Researchers have demonstrated the first electrically pumped QD laser grown by molecular beam epitaxy in narrow oxide pockets patterned on CMOS compatible Si substrate. The devices show improved reliability and potentially exceed performance of previously demonstrated lasers.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateOct 14, 2022

Researchers observe excitonic Bloch-Siegert shift in quantum dots

In a significant breakthrough, researchers have observed an excitonic Bloch-Siegert shift in CsPbI3 perovskite quantum dots at room temperature. This achievement advances our understanding of coherent light-matter interaction in low-dimensional solid-state materials.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 28, 2022

Full control of a six-qubit quantum processor in silicon

The QuTech team engineered a record number of six silicon-based spin qubits in a fully interoperable array, achieving low error-rates through new chip design and methods. This advances scalable quantum computers based on silicon, contributing to the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2022
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Nanoparticles can improve stroke recovery by enhancing brain stimulation, study shows

Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University found that brain stimulation combined with a nose spray containing nanoparticles can improve recovery after ischemic stroke. The treatment increased cognitive and motor functions, and weighed more quickly than those treated with TMS alone.

SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalMaterials Today Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2022

Lattice distortion of perovskite quantum dots induces coherent quantum beating

Researchers at Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics controlled the fine structure splitting of lead halide perovskite quantum dots by inducing lattice distortion. This allows for coherent quantum beating, a crucial phenomenon in quantum information science.

SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Materials·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 8, 2022

Getting more out of light

Scientists at KAUST have successfully created a semiconductor material with multiple exciton generation, resulting in a photocurrent quantum efficiency of over 100%. This breakthrough could lead to improved solar cells and light-harvesting applications.

SourceKing Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)·JournalNature Photonics·DateAug 4, 2022

Smart lighting system based on quantum dots more accurately reproduces daylight

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed a smart lighting system based on quantum dots, which can dynamically reproduce daylight conditions in a single light. The system achieves excellent color rendering, a wider operating range than current technology, and a wide spectrum of white light customization.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 3, 2022

The structure of the smallest semiconductor was elucidated

Researchers at IBS and Xiamen University reported the synthesis of Cd14Se13 cluster, the smallest nanocluster synthesized as of today. The cluster has a core-cage arrangement with an adamantane-like CdSe structure, enabling the growth of nanocrystals with unusual structures.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalChem·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 25, 2022
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