ICFO researchers have achieved the longest storage time for single photons in a solid-state quantum memory, storing them for up to 180 microseconds. This was made possible by the spin rephasing protocol, which counteracts decoherence effects and restores the collective spin excitation.
Researchers at the University of Oxford have confirmed the existence of quantum entanglement in particles produced in the Large Hadron Collider. The discovery, published in Physical Review Letters, provides strong evidence for entanglement among the heaviest and most fleeting particles ever created.
Mandal is working to develop computer tools for designing quantum materials required for quantum computers and advanced technologies. His research focuses on understanding and designing materials that can protect delicate quantum states.
Researchers from Shanxi University and Nanjing University demonstrate two-mode squeezed light in the audio-frequency band on a chip, achieving quantum entanglement between generated optical modes. The system enables stable quadrature measurements across multiple frequency channels, paving the way for future chip-scale quantum sensors a...
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.
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.
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.
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.
The U-M-led QuPID project aims to design connectable quantum photonic chips for field-ready, lab-grade measurements. The team plans to miniaturize these technologies with a suite of quantum components, envisioned as 'Legos' to be combined for building different devices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers aim to harness entanglement for high-precision networking, improving measurement sensitivity and resolving finer details. The five-year effort seeks to establish ways to maintain entanglement over time, paving the way for a future quantum internet.
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.
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.
Researchers at the University of Oxford have created magneto-sensitive fluorescent proteins that can interact with magnetic fields and radio waves. The breakthrough uses quantum mechanical interactions within proteins to enable practical technologies.
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.
Researchers at Paderborn University and TU Dortmund University have developed materials smaller than the wavelength of light and precisely manipulated photons. They created quantum light sources for quantum computing and ultra-fast communication, as well as low-temperature electronics to control quantum experiments.
A team from the University of the Witwatersrand and Huzhou University discovered a vast alphabet of high-dimensional topological signatures, enabling robust quantum information encoding. This breakthrough utilizes orbital angular momentum to reveal hidden topologies in entangled 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...
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.
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.
The development of a new pH probe, SITE-pHorin, offers precise organellar pH imaging in living cells. By harnessing quantum-entanglement interactions, the probe boasts unparalleled sensitivity and resolves long-standing controversies over mitochondrial and lysosomal pH.
Researchers at Rice University discovered that energy transfers faster between molecular sites when starting in an entangled state. This finding has implications for creating more efficient light-harvesting materials and understanding biochemical processes like photosynthesis.
A new paper in Science reports proven quantum advantage, where entangled light lets researchers learn a system's noise with very few measurements. The experiment cuts the number of measurements needed by an enormous factor, from 20 million years to just 15 minutes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Researchers have demonstrated a type of quantum logic gate that drastically reduces the number of physical qubits needed for its operation. The Gottesman-Kitaev-Preskill (GKP) code has been translated into a physical reality, allowing for the first realisation of a universal logical gate set for GKP qubits.
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.
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.
Researchers have successfully extended the lifetime of quantum batteries by 1,000 times, outperforming previous demonstrations. The new method uses molecular triplets to store energy more efficiently, paving the way for improved designs.
Researchers from the University of Warsaw and the University of British Columbia have discovered a new type of exotic quantum excitation called a lone spinon. This finding deepens our understanding of magnetism and could have implications for the development of future technologies such as quantum computers.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
NIST and partners use quantum mechanics to create a factory for truly random numbers, producing secure keys for cryptographic systems. The Colorado University Randomness Beacon (CURBy) broadcasts daily random numbers through a website.
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.
Researchers discover that no universal purification protocol can guarantee improvements in fidelity of entangled states across all possible quantum systems. Instead, they emphasize the need for tailored error management strategies based on specific system characteristics.
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.
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.
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.
Researchers explore evaluation methods for sensitivity limits of quantum magnetometers, revealing intrinsic connections and relationships between quantum characteristics. The study advances theoretical development in quantum magnetometry and experimental optimization.
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.
Researchers have found a rare form of one-dimensional quantum magnetism in the metallic compound Ti₄MnBi₂, offering evidence into a previously theoretical phase space. The discovery bridges the gap between traditional magnetic insulators and complex electronic systems.
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.
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.
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.