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Engineering high-dimensional quantum states

A team of researchers demonstrates an adaptive optimization protocol that can engineer arbitrary high-dimensional quantum states, overcoming limitations due to noise and experimental imperfections. The protocol uses measured agreement between produced and target state to tune experimental parameters.

In the quantum realm, not even time flows as you might expect

A new study shows that quantum systems can exist in a superposition of forward and backward time flows, blurring the traditional concept of time. This phenomenon has practical implications for quantum thermodynamics, potentially offering advantages in thermal machines and refrigerators.

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Quantum Physics in Proteins

A new analytical technique combines quantum physics and molecular biology to track biomolecule changes in less than a trillionth of a second. By analyzing the collective movement of atoms, researchers were able to reduce 6000 dimensions to four and characterize conical intersections of quantum states in complex molecules.

Using quantum Parrondo’s random walks for encryption

Assistant Professor Kang Hao Cheong and his team discovered that chaotic switching for quantum coin Parrondo's games has similar underlying ideas to encryption. They found that using pre-generated chaotic sequences enhances the work, making it easier to invert the encrypted message to obtain the original state.

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NSF to fund revolutionary center for optoelectronic, quantum technologies

The Center for Integration of Modern Optoelectronic Materials on Demand will develop new semiconductor materials and scalable manufacturing processes for applications in displays, sensors, and quantum communication. The center aims to connect academic research with industrial and governmental needs, educating a diverse STEM workforce.

Discovery paves way for improved quantum devices

Physicists have developed a new method to identify and address imperfections in materials for quantum computing. The technique, terahertz scanning near-field optical microscopy, has been used to optimize fabrication protocols and reduce decoherence.

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Decoding electron dynamics

Researchers at Huazhong University of Science and Technology developed a scheme to identify and weigh quantum orbits in strong-field tunneling ionization. By introducing a second harmonic frequency, they can alter the photoelectron yield, allowing for accurate identification of quantum orbits. This breakthrough enables attosecond tempo...

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Information transport in antiferromagnets via pseudospin-magnons

Scientists from the Technical University of Munich and Norwegian University of Science and Technology have discovered a way to manipulate pseudospin in antiferromagnetic insulators, enabling the transport and detection of information. This discovery opens up new perspectives for information processing with antiferromagnets.

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New method predicts spin dynamics of materials for quantum computing

Researchers developed a new computational tool to predict spin dynamics in materials, enabling rapid design and identification of suitable materials for quantum computing applications. The approach has been applied to various materials, including silicon, iron, graphene, molybdenum disulfide, and gallium nitride, with promising results.

CCNY physicists shed light on the nanoscale dynamics of spin thermalization

Researchers at CCNY provide new insights on nanoscale spin thermalization dynamics, discovering that groups of electron spins can facilitate communication between isolated nuclear spins. This breakthrough could enable devices using electron and nuclear spins for quantum information processing or sensing at the nanoscale.

Quantum resonances near absolute zero

Scientists have observed quantum scattering resonances in NO+He inelastic collisions at temperatures ranging from 0.3 to 12.3 K. The study used high-resolution velocity map imaging technique and accurate quantum dynamics calculations, which are in excellent agreement with experimental results.

Coupled magnetic materials show interesting properties for quantum applications

Researchers have discovered a novel way to couple the excitations of magnetic spins in two different thin films, leading to strong coupling and potential applications in spintronic and quantum systems. This dynamic coupling enables the exchange of energy between the two layers, allowing for longer-lasting magnetization dynamics.

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Topological materials outperform through quantum periodic motion

Researchers discovered that applying vibrational motion in a periodic manner can prevent dissipations of desired electron states, making topological materials promising for technological applications. This approach, called dynamic stabilization, enhances protected topological states, enabling longer-lived electronic excitations.

Ultrafast stimulated emission microscopy of single nanocrystals in Science

Scientists at ICFO have created a new microscopy technique that allows them to study the dynamics of individual quantum dots without degrading the samples or relying on fluorescent labels. By using laser pulses to promote QDs into excited states, they can image and track the evolution of charged particles within the nanoscale.

Ultrafast quantum simulations: A new twist to an old approach

Researchers have developed a new way to simulate quantum systems of many particles, allowing for the investigation of dynamic properties fully coupled to slowly moving ions. This approach overcomes limitations in previous methods and offers new insights into complex mutual interactions between particles in extreme environments.

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Ultrafast quantum motion in a nanoscale trap detected

Scientists have developed a protocol to measure ultrafast electronic dynamics with picosecond resolution, revealing the spatial oscillation of electrons at sub-terahertz frequencies. The detection scheme utilizes a quantum-mechanical resonant state formed beside the trap, providing new insights into nano-electronics and quantum computing.

Appreciating the classical elegance of time crystals

Physicists at ETH Zurich create unifying platform to explore 'time crystals' in both classical and quantum regimes. They discover emergent dynamics at subharmonic frequencies in weakly-coupled modes, similar to those seen in quantum many-body systems.

Towards an 'orrery' for quantum gauge theory

Researchers have made substantial progress in engineering quantized gauge fields coupled to ultracold matter, a versatile platform for tackling complex problems in physics. By controlling the Peierls phase, neutral atoms can mimic charged particles moving in magnetic fields.

Ultracold quantum particles break classical symmetry

Researchers at Heidelberg University confirm theoretically predicted deviation from classical scale symmetry using ultracold lithium atoms. The study provides new insights into the behavior of systems like graphene and superconductors, revealing a stiffening effect with compression.

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In the blink of an eye: Team uses quantum of light to create new quantum simulator

A team led by Professor Ebrahim Karimi creates a new quantum simulator that uses the properties of light to simulate periodic and closed structures in nature. The experiment reveals fundamentally different physics between ring-shaped and line-shaped systems, opening opportunities for developing efficient photonic-based quantum computers.

Laser physics: A new home for optical solitons

Researchers at LMU Munich have successfully generated dissipative solitons in passive free-space resonators, a breakthrough that enables the compression of laser pulses while increasing their peak power. This technique opens up new avenues for exploring ultrafast dynamics and precision spectroscopy.

Breakthrough in quantum physics

Researchers at Graz University of Technology have achieved a breakthrough in observing the reaction of a quantum fluid to photoexcitation of dissolved particles. By applying femtosecond spectroscopy, they were able to describe the processes in an approximately five-nanometer sized superfluid helium droplet after photoexcitation of an a...

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Can the causal order between events change in quantum mechanics?

Researchers develop new theoretical framework to describe quantum causal structures transformation. They found that continuous and reversible dynamics prevent definite causal structure from becoming indefinite, but specific circumstances can determine the causal order.

Watching a quantum material lose its stripes

Researchers investigate electronic charges that form stripe patterns in lanthanum nickelate, discovering unexpected dynamics when using terahertz laser pulses to disrupt microscopic order. The study provides fundamental insights into the interactions between electrons and crystal lattice vibrations.

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Fast track control accelerates switching of quantum bits

Researchers developed a new framework for faster control of a quantum bit, accelerating switching with unprecedented speed. The technique enables less prone to errors in high-speed operation, paving the way for quantum applications like secure communications and simulation of complex systems.

Applicability of dynamic facilitation theory to binary hard disk systems

A team of scientists used numerical methods to investigate the glass transition behavior of binary mixtures under supercompressed conditions. They found that the dynamic facilitation theory correctly predicted the relaxation dynamics in these systems, supporting its applicability to hard disk systems at high pressure.

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.

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Solid state physics: Quantum matter stuck in unrest

Scientists observe a Many-Body Localized state in ultracold atoms trapped in light crystals, where interactions fail to lead to thermalization. This peculiar insulating state retains a quantum memory of its initial state, even at elevated temperatures.

Griffith scientists propose existence and interaction of parallel worlds

Researchers at Griffith University challenge quantum science foundations with a new theory proposing the existence of interacting parallel universes. This approach could explain quantum mechanics' bizarre phenomena and has potential implications for molecular dynamics and testing the existence of other worlds.

Fluid mechanics suggests alternative to quantum orthodoxy

Researchers propose pilot-wave theory as an alternative to Copenhagen interpretation, inspired by a macroscopic fluidic system exhibiting quantum-like statistics. The system's chaotic dynamics lead to unpredictable particle behavior, challenging traditional notions of reality.

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Grasp of SQUIDs dynamics facilitates eavesdropping

Researchers have developed an analytical approximation to study SQUID dynamics, enabling faster computation and evaluation of sensitivity in magnetometers. The technique, used for low-noise amplifiers and antennas, reduces simulation time to practically zero.

Diamond imperfections pave the way to technology gold

Researchers have recorded unprecedented observations of energy moving through diamond impurities, providing a starting point for new insights into critical electronic-state phenomena. The findings hold broad implications for magnetometry, quantum information, and sensing applications.

'Walking droplets'

A team of researchers at MIT has successfully created walking droplets that exhibit pilot-wave dynamics in action. These droplets are reminiscent of the pilot-wave theory proposed by Louis de Broglie and were previously thought to be exclusive to the microscopic quantum realm.

Removing complexity layers from the universe's creation

Physicists propose that Einstein's special relativity emerges from a combination of quantum dynamics and gravity. This theory predicts the formation of charge asymmetry between particles and anti-particles at ultra-minute fractions of seconds after the Big Bang, in agreement with recent cosmological observations.

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More precision from less predictability: A new quantum trade-off

Researchers at Griffith University have demonstrated that particle properties can be measured simultaneously with high precision, challenging the long-held idea that this is impossible. The findings provide an important advance in the quantitative understanding and experimental verification of complementarity.

Relaxation dynamics of 2D nanoparticle systems

Researchers studied the relaxation dynamics of 2D nanoparticle systems, which exhibit unusual slow relaxation and aging effects due to their unique structures. The study used a novel approach to measure surface pressure in two directions, revealing complex relaxation mechanisms.

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Inside a quantum dot: Tracking electrons at trillionths of a second

Scientists have created a machine that can track the passage of an electron in a nanostructure at a time scale of ten picoseconds and a spatial resolution of 50 nanometers. This innovation will improve our understanding of nanoscale dynamics and enable the study of previously intractable materials.