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Quantum computer coding in silicon now possible

A team at Australia's University of New South Wales has proven that a quantum version of computer code can be written and manipulated using two quantum bits in a silicon microchip. The advance removes lingering doubts about the reliability of such operations, enabling powerful quantum computers to become a reality.

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Experiment records extreme quantum weirdness

Researchers have achieved the most extreme entanglement between photon pairs, pushing quantum physics to its limit. The result bolsters confidence in schemes for quantum cryptography and computing.

It's a beauty: JILA's quantum crystal is now more valuable

Physicists at JILA have created a denser quantum crystal by packing about five times more molecules into it, allowing for the study of correlations among molecule spins and entanglement. The crystal's high density enables scientists to investigate complex effects that may lead to new materials for electronics.

Entering the strange world of ultra-cold chemistry

Scientists are exploring the formation of novel molecular aggregates at ultra-cold temperatures, where quantum mechanical principles govern interactions between atoms and molecules. By studying synthetic solids created by optical lattices, researchers aim to develop a new theory describing the chemistry of ultra-cold atoms.

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Prestigious fellowship for Strathclyde physics researcher

Dr Jonathan Pritchard has secured a prestigious fellowship to support his research into the direct exploitation of quantum phenomena. His project aims to develop a hybrid device combining atoms and superconducting circuits for scalable quantum networking, with potential applications in computing, finance, and more.

A twist for control of orbital angular momentum of neutron waves

Researchers at University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing have controlled the orbital angular momentum of neutron waves for the first time. This breakthrough enables probing of material properties like magnetism and crystalline structure, opening doors to deeper studies of superconducting and chiral materials.

A new study predicts a quantum Goldilocks effect

A new study suggests that the universe was 'cooked' at just the right speeds to generate a rich and complex structure. The findings contradict the widespread belief that faster quantum phase transitions generate more structure.

Drawing a line between quantum and classical world

Researchers at University of Rochester find that a classical beam of light can fail Bell's Inequality test if entangled, suggesting that the boundary between quantum and classical worlds is not as clear-cut as thought. The study reveals that some features of the real world require entanglement, a key ingredient of quantum physics.

Good quantum states and bad quantum states

Scientists from TU Wien and Free University of Berlin developed a quantum tomography method to measure and describe large quantum systems precisely with few measurements. This technique uses continuous matrix product states, which represent a vanishingly small fraction of all possible states but are physically important.

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Producing spin-entangled electrons

Researchers have produced pairs of spin-entangled electrons, demonstrating their ability to remain entangled even when separated on a chip. This achievement could contribute to the development of futuristic quantum networks operating using quantum teleportation.

New method of quantum entanglement packs vastly more data in a photon

Researchers at UCLA have developed a new way to harness light particles, enabling photons to be entangled in multiple dimensions. This allows for the transmission of denser packets of information through fiber optic networks, with potential applications in finance, healthcare, and military communications.

Visualizing the 'matrix'

A team developed a graphical representation of nuclear spin matrices for coupled spins in arbitrary quantum states, enabling better control and utilization of quantum phenomena. The 'SpinDrops' app provides intuitive access to the fascinating world of quantum control theory.

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How spacetime is built by quantum entanglement

Physicists at University of Tokyo unify general relativity and quantum mechanics by showing how spacetime emerges from quantum entanglement. Quantum entanglement generates extra dimensions of gravitational theory, shedding light on the microscopic structure of spacetime.

Squeezed quantum cats

Scientists have created a hybrid state of being both 'alive' and 'dead' by combining Schrödinger's cat with squeezed quantum states, enabling more stable quantum computing and precise measurement capabilities.

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Is the universe a hologram?

Researchers at TU Wien found that the holographic principle can hold true even in flat spacetime, confirming its validity in our own universe. This validation suggests that the universe may be a hologram, with three-dimensional space being an image of two-dimensional processes on a cosmic horizon.

Quantum teleportation on a chip

Researchers at the University of Bristol have successfully integrated quantum teleportation circuits onto a photonic chip, overcoming scalability limitations. This breakthrough enables the development of ultra-high-speed quantum computers and strengthens communication security.

A first glimpse inside a macroscopic quantum state

Researchers have directly and experimentally confirmed the link between macroscopic quantum states and entangled particles. The study uses a beam of squeezed light to demonstrate entanglement among individual photon pairs, paving the way for advances in superconductivity, optical communications, and quantum computing.

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Thousands of atoms entangled with a single photon

Researchers at MIT have developed a technique to entangle 3,000 atoms using a single photon, promising improved accuracy in atomic clocks. This breakthrough could lead to more precise timekeeping and potentially overcome the standard quantum limit.

Quantum correlation can imply causation

Research from the University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute demonstrates that quantum mechanics can distinguish between cause-effect relations and common causes, unlike classical physics. This breakthrough enables a new approach to causal inference, potentially solving long-standing problems in science.

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Quantum cause and effect

Researchers at Perimeter Institute and IQC have discovered a new class of quantum advantages that allow for cause-effect correlation determination without intervention. This breakthrough has significance for both quantum information and quantum foundations, underpinning the promise of quantum technologies.

Data structures influence speed of quantum search in unexpected ways

A new analysis found that highly connected databases don't always support fastest quantum computing, with low connectivity yielding fast search in some cases. Researchers used the properties of superposition to model a quantum particle's movement through a database, demonstrating the unexpected influence of data structure on search speed.

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Quantum sensor's advantages survive entanglement breakdown

Researchers at MIT demonstrate that quantum sensors can outperform classical systems even when entanglement breaks down due to environmental influences. The study shows that correlations between entangled beams remain strong enough to improve signal-to-noise ratio, leading to increased sensitivity.

New research signals big future for quantum radar

Researchers have developed a hybrid quantum radar system that uses microwave-optical entanglement to detect cancer cells and stealth aircraft. The device operates at lower energies than conventional systems, enabling long-term potential for non-invasive medical applications such as NMR scans.

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Improved interface for a quantum internet

Physicists at the University of Innsbruck have improved an interface for a quantum internet by harnessing superradiant states, which enhance the creation of single photons. This breakthrough enables faster information transfer and more robust storage, paving the way for future quantum computing applications.

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Toward quantum chips

Researchers have built an array of light detectors sensitive enough to register individual photons and mounted them on a silicon optical chip. The approach increases detector density and sensitivity, yielding results up to 20 percent, which is a significant step toward practical quantum computing.

Quantum optical hard drive breakthrough

A team of physicists at Australian National University has improved storage time by a factor of over 100, achieving a record six-hour storage time. This breakthrough is expected to revolutionize the transmission of quantum information and enable the creation of a secure worldwide data encryption network.

Doing more with less: Steering a quantum path to improved internet security

Physicists at Griffith University demonstrate the potential for quantum steering to be used to enhance data security over long distances. This technique allows for perfectly secure communication between two parties without requiring absolute trust in devices, making it suitable for scenarios where standard methods fail.

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Electron pairs on demand

Researchers from Leibniz University Hannover and PTB have successfully demonstrated the on-demand emission of electron pairs from a semiconductor quantum dot. The resulting electron pairs were found to be spatially separated with over 90% efficiency, a crucial step towards future applications such as quantum computing and cryptography.

Twisted light waves sent across Vienna

Researchers sent twisted light beams across Vienna, encoding images and demonstrating increased data-carrying capacity. The technology could significantly increase data-rates in classical communication and make secret keys tougher to crack in quantum communication.

The Peres conjecture is false!

A team of researchers from Université de Genève and Hungarian Academy of Sciences disproves Asher Peres's conjecture that the weakest form of quantum entanglement can never result in the strongest manifestation of nonlocality. They find a counter-example using numerical algorithms, showing bound entanglement can violate Bell's inequality.

A new approach to on-chip quantum computing

Researchers develop new approach to generate mixed-up photon pairs on a chip, exploiting micro-ring resonator technology. The device can directly generate orthogonal polarized photons at very low power, suitable for quantum protocols.

Entanglement made tangible

Researchers at EPFL propose a feasible experiment to show entanglement in the macroscopic realm, leveraging optomechanics and nanostructures. The experiment involves converting light into mechanical vibrations, which exhibit entangled behavior.

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From light into matter, nothing seems to stop quantum teleportation

Researchers at Université de Genève have successfully teleported the quantum state of a photon to a crystal over 25 kilometers of optical fibre, surpassing their previous record of 6 kilometers. This experiment demonstrates that quantum state can exist independently of material composition.

Three's a charm: NIST detectors reveal entangled photon triplets

Researchers at NIST and the University of Waterloo directly entangled three photons, a breakthrough in quantum information systems. The use of superfast single-photon detectors enabled stable and high-quality results, paving the way for applications in quantum computing and quantum communications.

Duality principle is 'safe and sound'

A team led by Robert Boyd at the University of Rochester replicated a 2012 experiment that appeared to violate a fundamental law of quantum mechanics. By analyzing the data more subtly, they found that biased sampling was the cause of the anomaly, reaffirming the standard interpretation of quantum laws.

NIST ion duet offers tunable module for quantum simulator

Physicists at NIST demonstrated a pas de deux of atomic ions that combines precise control with entangled states. The ion duet enables scalable simulation and computing, with potential applications in logic operations and precision measurement tools.

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Watching Schrödinger's cat die (or come to life)

Physicists at UC Berkeley have demonstrated a way to follow the 'life history' of a quantum system, allowing for continuous error correction. This technology could enable steering quantum evolution and optimizing chemical reactions.

Unleashing the power of quantum dot triplets

Researchers have discovered a way to control quantum dot triplets using electrical impulses, which could lead to faster quantum computers. The study shows that changing the coupling of three coherently coupled quantum dots can induce a phase transition between entangled and disentangled electron states.

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New paths into the world of quasiparticles

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have developed a platform to investigate quasiparticles and entanglement propagation in quantum many-body systems. They can precisely initialize, control, and measure the states and properties of quasiparticle excitations.

Experimentally testing nonlocality in many-body systems

Researchers at ICFO have designed classes of multipartite Bell inequalities to detect nonlocality in many-body quantum states. These inequalities can be verified experimentally by measuring total spin components, enabling the study of complex many-body systems.

Quantum computation: Fragile yet error-free

Physicists in Innsbruck developed a new quantum error-correcting method and tested it experimentally. The topological code arranges qubits on a two-dimensional lattice to detect and correct general errors. This approach could lead to a robust quantum computer performing any number of operations without being impeded by errors.