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‘Spooky’ particles transit DC suburbs, a step toward a quantum network

Researchers at NIST successfully transmitted entangled photons through a commercial fiber-optic network, a crucial step towards building quantum networks. The study demonstrates the feasibility of using existing infrastructure to connect distant users and could enable ultra-secure communications and boost quantum computing power.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·TypeObservational study·DateAug 5, 2026

Quantum internet leaves the lab

Researchers successfully sent entangled photons through a 24.4-kilometer fiber-optic cable while carrying high-capacity internet traffic. The quantum signals remained intact, preserving entanglement with over 94% fidelity.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalOptica Quantum·DateJul 22, 2026

Quantum bath syncs distant qubits

Researchers developed a prototype device that autonomously synchronizes distant qubits using a common source of correlated light particles, confirming a 20-year-old prediction. The approach requires no active control or measurement, making it fully autonomous and potentially boosting quantum technology.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026

Quantum properties of multimode light observed despite extreme losses

A team of scientists has developed a method to measure multiple quantum channels of light simultaneously, even when almost all the light is lost before reaching the detector. This breakthrough enables the detection of complex quantum states and provides a practical route toward real-world high-dimensional quantum technologies.

SourceMax Planck Institute for the Science of Light·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 2, 2026
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Quantum entanglement: Schrödinger’s anthill

Researchers at TU Wien discovered high quantum entanglement in a centimeter-sized crystal of a strange metal using the quantum Fisher information. The study provides direct evidence of macroscopic quantum entanglement, potentially explaining unusual properties in high-temperature superconductors.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 16, 2026

Physicists measure quantum entanglement of quantum critical metal

Researchers at Rice University collaborated with TU Wien to study quantum entanglement in a quantum critical metal, revealing high entanglement state characterized by spin quantum Fisher information. This work enables the development of a framework using entanglement to advance new capacities for quantum information.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 16, 2026

Rice physicists advance optical means to retrieve matter’s quantum entanglement

Researchers have discovered a method to induce quantum entanglement in macroscopic systems by coupling quantum materials to quantum light. This breakthrough could enable the extraction of quantum entanglement using quantum light and lay the groundwork for developing next-generation technologies like quantum sensing.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 2, 2026

Quantum dynamics breakthrough overturns claim of ‘quantum supremacy,’ opens new research directions

Researchers at the Flatiron Institute and Boston University have developed a new technique using tensor networks to simulate complex quantum systems, demonstrating that classical computers can tackle previously thought-to-be-solvable-only-by-quantum-computers problems. This breakthrough opens new avenues for research on quantum dynamics.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalScience·DateMay 21, 2026
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Multitasking quantum sensors can measure several properties at once

Researchers at MIT have developed a way to measure multiple physical quantities with solid-state quantum sensors, exploiting entanglement to overcome signal mixing. This approach enables deeper understanding of the behavior of atoms and electrons in materials and living systems, such as cancer cells.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPRX Quantum·DateApr 15, 2026

Using mechanical inputs to enhance quantum states in sensors

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have developed diamond optomechanical resonators with a high quality factor, enabling long-term storage of quantum information. The resonators utilize engineered defects to host nitrogen vacancy centers, which can sense tiny magnetic fields, offering improved precision in quantum sensing.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalOptica·DateApr 6, 2026

‘Spin-flip’ in metal complexes can help solar cells leap beyond limits

Researchers successfully captured singlet-fission-amplified excitons with a molybdenum-based emitter, achieving 130% quantum yield and pushing the limits of solar cell efficiency. The team used a metal complex called 'spin-flip' emitter to harvest multiplied energy from singlet fission.

SourceKyushu University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2026

Targeted shaking stabilizes exotic quantum states

Researchers discovered that carefully designed random pulses can drastically slow down unwanted heating in superconducting quantum computers, enabling complex quantum simulations. The study confirmed exotic quantum states of matter using a 78-qubit processor and explored new states of matter beyond classical computer capabilities.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 9, 2026
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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.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 19, 2026

Quantum measurements with entangled atomic clouds

A research team has demonstrated how quantum mechanical entanglement can be used to measure several physical parameters simultaneously with increased precision. By distributing atoms into up to three spatially separated clouds, the effects of entanglement act at a distance, reducing measurement uncertainties and canceling disturbances.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 22, 2026

Quantum error correction with logical qubits

A new project aims to develop robust logical quantum bits for scalable and fault-tolerant quantum computing. The snaQCs2025 project combines innovative simulation and integration methods to compensate for error susceptibility of physical qubits, bringing quantum computing closer to practical use.

SourceFraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics·DateJan 21, 2026
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World’s first demonstration of entanglement swapping using sum-frequency generation between single photons

Researchers successfully demonstrated entanglement swapping using sum-frequency generation between single photons with a high signal-to-noise ratio. This achievement is expected to contribute to the miniaturization and efficiency improvement of photonic quantum information processing circuit, as well as the extension of transmission di...

SourceNational Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT)·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 6, 2025

Quantum jam sessions teach quantum and jamming

Kobe University's new web application combines quantum game theory with jazz improvisation to explore creativity. Users can interact in a 'quantum jam session', receiving real-time visual and auditory feedback on their strategies.

SourceKobe University·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 29, 2025

MIT physicists improve the precision of atomic clocks

Researchers at MIT have developed a new method to improve the stability of optical atomic clocks by reducing quantum noise and stabilizing a laser. The approach, known as global phase spectroscopy, doubles the precision of an optical atomic clock, enabling it to discern twice as many ticks per second compared to traditional setups.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateOct 14, 2025
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Routing photonic entanglement towards a quantum internet

A new photonic router has been developed at Tohoku University, enabling the efficient routing of single and entangled photons with high fidelity. The router achieves low loss and high speed, making it compatible with existing telecom fiber networks.

SourceTohoku University·JournalAdvanced Quantum Technologies·DateSep 24, 2025

New type of time crystals discovered

Researchers at TU Wien have created a new type of time crystal through the interaction of particles in a two-dimensional lattice held by laser beams. The emergence of this phenomenon challenges previous thought that quantum fluctuations could only hinder the formation of time crystals.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 22, 2025
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U-M quantum testbed enables remote experiments

Researchers at U-M have established a quantum testbed that links two labs with optical fibers, enabling remote quantum experiments and expanding access to quantum technology development. The testbed allows for the transfer of entangled light over long distances, revolutionizing communication, computing, and scientific discovery.

SourceUniversity of Michigan·DateSep 22, 2025

Measuring the quantum W state

Kyoto University researchers successfully developed an entangled measurement method for the W state, enabling efficient identification of entangled states. The team used a photonic quantum circuit and demonstrated its feasibility with three-photon W states.

SourceKyoto University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 12, 2025

In quantum sensing, what beats beating noise? Meeting noise halfway.

Researchers at NIST have discovered a way to design entangled quantum objects called qubits to correct errors caused by environmental noise. This approach enables the sensor to become more robust in the face of noise while maintaining its additional sensing advantage. The findings, detailed in Physical Review Letters, could lead to the...

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 10, 2025

Powerful nodes for quantum networks

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have demonstrated a powerful node for quantum networks using a string of calcium ions in a prototype computer. The node achieved an average ion-photon entanglement fidelity of 92 percent, paving the way for connecting entire quantum processors across laboratories or continents.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 22, 2025
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New technique improves multi-photon state generation

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have demonstrated a new technique to generate high-quality two-photon states from quantum dots using stimulated two-photon excitation. The approach sidesteps limitations of traditional methods, including expensive and loss-inducing electronic components.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·Journalnpj Quantum Information·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 11, 2025

Heavy fermions entangled: Quantum computing's new frontier?

Researchers have observed quantum entanglement in heavy fermions governed by the Planckian time, a fundamental unit of time in quantum mechanics. This phenomenon opens up possibilities for harnessing it in solid-state materials to develop a new type of quantum computer.

SourceThe University of Osaka·Journalnpj Quantum Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 5, 2025
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Committing light moments to solid quantum memory

A team at Nanjing University has successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation from telecommunication-wavelength light to a solid-state quantum memory, exceeding theoretical limits for classical systems. The experiment uses components compatible with existing fibre networks, opening the door to large-scale quantum networks.

SourceNanjing University School of Physics·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 5, 2025

Entanglement battery powers quantum reversibility

Researchers unveiled an analogous law for the quantum world, proving that entanglement can be reversibly manipulated. An entanglement battery enables efficient manipulation of entanglement and other quantum phenomena.

SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 3, 2025

Quantum computer simulates spontaneous symmetry breaking at zero temperature

A team of scientists has simulated spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) at zero temperature using a quantum processor. The system evolved from an antiferromagnetic state to a ferromagnetic quantum state, revealing the formation of ordered patterns and quantum entanglement.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 2, 2025
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Enhancing quantum metrology by quantum resonance dynamics

A new protocol has been developed to enhance quantum metrology by leveraging quantum resonance dynamics in periodically driven spin systems. This approach eliminates the need for highly entangled states and achieves Heisenberg-limited measurement precision. The protocol starts with a robust and easily prepared SU(2) spin coherent state...

SourceNational University of Singapore·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 1, 2025

Taking the fear out of quantum physics

A national pilot program led by UTA faculty is helping take the mystery out of quantum physics for students and educators. The program, Quantum for All, provides hands-on curriculum and classroom strategies to equip high school science teachers with the tools they need to teach quantum science.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·DateJun 26, 2025

Boson sampling finds first practical applications in quantum AI

Researchers from OIST develop new quantum AI method for image recognition based on boson sampling, achieving highly accurate results without complex training. The approach uses a linear optical network and preserves information, outperforming classical methods in various datasets.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalOptica Quantum·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 24, 2025

Decades-old mystery of AlCl dipole moment resolved

Scientists at UC Riverside successfully measured the electric dipole moment of aluminum monochloride, a crucial diatomic molecule. The precise measurement will aid in quantum technologies, astrophysics, and planetary science.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 11, 2025
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Integrated metasurface for quantum analog computation: A new scheme to phase reconstruction

Researchers have developed an integrated metasurface-integrated quantum analog computing system, simplifying phase reconstruction and achieving high signal-to-noise ratio at low photon levels. This technology has broad application potential in fields such as optical chips, wave function reconstruction, and label-free biological imaging.

SourceOpto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalElectronics·DateMay 30, 2025

Nanophotonic platform boosts efficiency of nonlinear-optical quantum teleportation

Researchers have developed a nanophotonic platform that improves the efficiency of nonlinear-optical quantum teleportation by reducing light levels and operating with single photons. The technology transmits quantum information with 94% fidelity, outperforming theoretical limits of linear optical components.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 24, 2025
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HKU physicists uncover hidden order in the quantum world through deconfined quantum critical points

Researchers have unveiled the secrets of deconfined quantum critical points (DQCPs), breaking away from conventional physics and offering a fresh perspective on quantum matter. The study reveals anomalous logarithmic behaviors and identifies a critical threshold value, suggesting DQCPs can resemble continuous phase transitions.

SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 24, 2025

Quantum cooling engine fueled by quantum measurements

Researchers developed a quantum cooling engine that manipulates energy flow without feedback control, relying solely on quantum measurements. The engine successfully reversed heat flow, with entanglement found to influence the energy exchange between the working substance and measurement apparatus.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateApr 21, 2025

On-chip quantum breakthrough: 60-mode cluster state achieved with optical microresonators

A team of researchers achieved a 60-mode cluster state directly on a chip using optical microresonators, significantly larger than previous demonstrations. This breakthrough enables scalable quantum photonics for advanced computing, secure communications, and sensitive measurements.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateApr 17, 2025
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New quantum ‘game’ showcases promise of quantum computers

A team of theoretical physicists from Colorado designed a new type of quantum game that scientists can play on a real quantum computer. The researchers tested their game out on the Quantinuum System Model H1 Quantum Computer, highlighting its potential capabilities.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 17, 2025

Maximal entanglement sheds new light on particle creation

Physicists have shown that particles produced in 'jets' retain information about their origins in subatomic particle smashups. The study establishes a direct connection between the 'entanglement entropy' at the earliest stage of jet formation and the particles that emerge as a jet evolves.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 11, 2025

Technion researchers discover a new type of quantum entanglement

Researchers at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have discovered a new type of quantum entanglement that exists in nanoscale systems. This discovery could lead to the development of new tools for designing photon-based quantum communication and computing components, as well as their significant miniaturization.

SourceTechnion-Israel Institute of Technology·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 6, 2025
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Wits researchers find a way to shield quantum information from “noise”

Researchers at Wits University have discovered a way to protect quantum information from environmental disruptions, offering hope for more reliable future technologies. By engineering specific topological properties in quantum states, they can preserve critical information even when disturbed by noise.

SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 27, 2025

Device enables direct communication among multiple quantum processors

Researchers at MIT created a photon-shuttling interconnect that facilitates remote entanglement, a key step toward developing practical quantum computers. The device enables all-to-all communication between multiple superconducting quantum processors, paving the way for more efficient and scalable quantum computing.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 21, 2025