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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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...

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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...

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Holograms with a twist: Entangling light and information

Researchers have created quantum holograms using metasurfaces and nonlinear crystals, enabling precise control over entangled information. The technology holds promise for practical applications in quantum communication and anti-counterfeiting, with potential to increase information capacity and reduce system size.

Untangling quantum entanglement with new calculation formulas

Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University developed new formulas to calculate key quantum informative quantities, including entanglement entropy and mutual information. These simplified expressions offer fresh perspectives into quantum behaviors in materials with different physical characteristics.

With $2M in grants, Arizona engineers push toward a quantum computing future

Researchers at the University of Arizona are using two federal grants to develop novel areas in quantum information. They aim to improve measurement capabilities of quantum magnetic field sensors, which could impact navigation, medical imaging, and other fields. Additionally, they will work on developing quantum low-density parity-chec...

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Zuchongzhi-3 sets new benchmark with 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor

Zuchongzhi-3 achieves quantum supremacy by outperforming classical supercomputers by 15 orders of magnitude, demonstrating the strongest quantum computational advantage in a superconducting system to date. The processor features 105 qubits and 182 couplers, with a coherence time of 72 μs and simultaneous gate fidelities exceeding 99%.

Multiplexing entanglement in a quantum network

Engineers at Caltech have successfully demonstrated the operation of a quantum network with two nodes and multiple qubits. The researchers developed a new protocol for distributing quantum information in parallel, creating multiple channels for sending data, which significantly boosts quantum communication rates between nodes.

Hybrid entanglement carrying orbital angular momentum

The team led by Xiaolong Su prepares hybrid polarization-cat entangled state with OAM degree of freedom, demonstrating non-zero logarithmic negativities for various OAM states. This breakthrough enables increased information capacity in quantum communication and takes a crucial step towards hybrid quantum information processing.

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A symphony in quantum

Researchers from UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering have demonstrated high-fidelity entanglement between two acoustic wave resonators, a significant breakthrough in the science of quantum sound. The team showed that they can entangle massive objects using collective motion of nanoscale mechanical vibrations.