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Superconductivity that shouldn’t exist?

Researchers from ISTA have explained the unusual superconducting behavior of UTe2, a material that exhibits zero electrical resistance under specific magnetic field conditions. By studying magnetic fluctuations, they revealed a new mechanism behind reentrant superconductivity, shedding light on this enigmatic phenomenon.

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Novel device could boost the development of sound-based lasers

Researchers at McGill University have developed a novel device that generates sound-like particles known as phonons at extremely cold temperatures. The technology has potential applications in high-speed communications, sensing tools, biological materials, and medical systems.

Researchers reveal new method for dialing up superconductivity

Researchers at Ohio State University have discovered a new method for controlling superconductivity by manipulating the surrounding environment. By adjusting electron interactions, they were able to switch the material's superconductivity on and off, revealing a simpler way to control atomic power behind superconductivity.

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‘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.

New superconducting thin film for quantum computer chips

Researchers at RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science have created a new superconducting thin film from iron telluride, suitable for quantum computing applications. The film's unique crystal structure, resulting from intentional misalignment of atomic layers, reduces lattice distortion and enables low-temperature superconductivity.

Could atoms be reordered to enhance electronic devices?

Scientists found that a thin layer of germanium-tin sandwiched between silicon-germanium-tin barriers enhances electronic charge mobility. This discovery could advance neuromorphic computing and quantum computers, as well as enable new control knobs for engineering material properties.

Engineering ultra-thin magnets to power next-gen electronics

A team of international researchers has developed a way to strengthen magnetism in ultra-thin materials, which could lead to breakthroughs in quantum computing and advanced communication systems. By pairing these materials with topological insulators, they improved the magnets' strength and stability, even at higher temperatures.

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Magnetism in new exotic material opens the way for robust quantum computers

Researchers have developed a new type of exotic quantum material that can maintain its quantum properties when exposed to external disturbances, paving the way for robust quantum computers. The breakthrough uses magnetism to create stability, making it an important step towards realising practical topological quantum computing.

A new benchmark for the quantum electrodynamics in atoms

Physicists at Max-Planck-Institut fur Kernphysik measured the g factor of highly charged boron-like tin ions with a precision level of 0.5 parts per billion. The result demonstrates potential for competitive determination of fine structure constant α, governing electromagnetic forces throughout the universe.

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Grapes of math: Quantum breakthrough bears fruit

Researchers demonstrate how grape pairs can create strong localized magnetic field hotspots of microwaves used in quantum sensing applications. The study could help develop more compact and cost-effective quantum devices.

Lifting the veil of topological censorship

A recent study has lifted the veil of topological censorship by revealing a meandering conduction channel that can carry quantized bulk current. The researchers identified mechanisms that allow for tuning between qualitatively different microscopic implementations, challenging traditional theories.

Interdisciplinary Rice graduate program earns $3 million NSF grant

A new graduate program at Rice University aims to equip students with skills needed to serve as leaders in quantum technology innovation. The program will provide interdisciplinary training to 30 students, combining expertise from quantum physics, optics, and nanotechnology.

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Breaking the 10-petawatt limit with a new laser amplification

Researchers have developed a method to coherently tile multiple titanium:sapphire crystals together, breaking through the current 10-petawatt limit. This technology enables ultra-intense ultrashort lasers with high conversion efficiencies, stable energies, and broadband spectra.

A new kind of magnetism

Researchers at ETH Zurich detected a new type of ferromagnetism in an artificially produced material, where magnetic moments align due to kinetic energy minimization. The material exhibits ferromagnetic behavior when electrons form 'doublons' and spread out through quantum mechanical tunnelling.

Tracking down quantum flickering of the vacuum

A team from HZDR has developed proposals for an improved laser experiment designed to verify vacuum fluctuations, which could potentially provide clues to new laws in physics. The experiment involves manipulating the vacuum fluctuations with ultra-powerful laser flashes.

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Quantum materials: Electron spin measured for the first time

An international team of scientists has successfully measured the electron spin in matter for the first time using kagome materials. The results could revolutionize the study of quantum materials, with potential applications in renewable energy, biomedicine, electronics, and quantum computing.

Fractons as information storage: Not yet quite tangible, but close

Researchers have modeled fractons, stationary quasiparticles, and found they are not visible even at absolute zero temperature due to quantum fluctuations. The team plans to develop a model to regulate these fluctuations, paving the way for experimental materials that could exhibit fractons.

Quantum electrodynamics verified with exotic atoms

A team of scientists has successfully verified strong-field quantum electrodynamics with exotic atoms, using muonic atoms to measure the energy spectrum of characteristic X-rays emitted from neon gas. The results demonstrate a significant step towards verifying fundamental physical laws under strong electric fields.

Neutron star’s X-rays reveal ‘photon metamorphosis’

A Cornell astrophysicist explains how the Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) satellite detected polarized X-rays from a magnetar, revealing 'photon metamorphosis' – a transformation of X-ray photons. The phenomenon is a natural consequence of quantum electrodynamics under strong magnetic field conditions.

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Theory can sort order from chaos in complex quantum systems

A new mathematical theory developed by scientists at Rice University and Oxford University can predict the nature of motions in complex quantum systems. The theory applies to any sufficiently complex quantum system and may give insights into building better quantum computers, designing solar cells, or improving battery performance.

Making sense of the muon’s misdemeanours

Researchers studying exotic atom muonium aim to detect deviations from the Standard Model, which could reveal new physics. By measuring energy levels with unprecedented precision, they may uncover evidence for additional particles or forces that explain the muon's misbehavior.

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Quantum electrodynamics experiment

Researchers at Heidelberg University have successfully constructed the symmetries of quantum electrodynamics using ultracold atoms. The findings could lead to the development of large-scale quantum devices capable of simulating complex physical phenomena.

Simulating molecular spectroscopy with circuit quantum electrodynamics

A team of researchers has demonstrated a proof-of-principle experimental demonstration on simulating molecular vibronic spectra using a 3D circuit quantum electrodynamics system. The simulator can model different molecules and obtain temporal correlation functions, electronic-vibronic coupling strength, and spectra of both equilibrium ...