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Quantum entanglement on a chip reaches audio frequency

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...

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 9, 2026

‘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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.