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'Spooky action at a distance' aboard the ISS

Scientists aim to develop first global quantum communication network by testing the limits of quantum entanglement using the International Space Station. The proposed experiment uses Bell's theorem and quantum key distribution to enable secure communication over long distances.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateApr 8, 2013

Curtains down for the black hole firewall paradox

Researchers have found that entanglement across a black hole's event horizon plays a crucial role in determining the existence of a 'firewall' paradox. The study confirms and generalizes previous claims about entanglement in black holes, supporting Einstein's theory of gravity.

SourceUniversity of York·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 6, 2013

Playing quantum tricks with measurements

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck successfully reversed a quantum measurement using quantum error correction protocol, which contradicts foundational principles. This experiment demonstrates that information can be reconstructed from entangled states after individual particle measurements.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 15, 2013

Researchers explore quantum entanglement

Researchers have shown that performing an action on one particle can immediately affect another, even if they are separated by vast distances. This has implications for secure communication methods, as entangled photons could enable fast and private data transfer.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 7, 2013

Extending Einstein

Physicists have demonstrated a new type of quantum entanglement using three particles, building on Einstein's original ideas. This experiment may lead to the creation of hybrid quantum systems with multiple unique properties.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalNature Physics·DateDec 14, 2012

Bus service for qubits

Researchers successfully excite a spin qubit using a resonant cavity, addressing challenges of quantum processing and decoherence. This breakthrough enables the transportation of quantum information over 'bus' conduits, similar to digital information in conventional computers.

SourceJoint Quantum Institute·JournalNature·DateOct 17, 2012

Nature: Electronic read-out of quantum bits

Scientists have developed a molecular spin-transistor that can read out the quantum state of an atom, paving the way for more stable and controlled quantum computing. The device, which uses electrodes to detect changes in the atomic spin, can maintain stability for up to 20 seconds.

SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalNature·DateAug 16, 2012

Disentangling information from photons

Researchers develop tool to decompose photon pairs' superimposed states, enabling access to their information even with imperfect measurements. The findings suggest that higher entanglement levels can reveal more information, leading to more resilient quantum info applications.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateJul 12, 2012

Quantum physics mimics spooky action into the past

Physicists have demonstrated that quantum particles can be in an entangled state even after measurement, which was previously thought to be an objective fact. The team realized a 'delayed-choice entanglement swapping' experiment, where Victor's choice affected Alice's and Bob's photons after they had been measured.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Physics·DateApr 23, 2012

Quantum effects and cancer

Researchers propose that quantum metabolism explains metabolic changes causing healthy cells to become cancerous, enabling cells to outcompete for space and nutrients. Understanding this process could lead to new cancer treatment approaches.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalAIP Advances·DateMar 27, 2012

2 crystals linked by quantum physics

Scientists at UNIGE have successfully linked two large crystals through quantum physics, paving the way for quantum memory and long-distance quantum communication. The entangled pair exhibits simultaneous behavior despite their separation, showcasing a promising step towards creating quantum repeaters and secure networks.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalNature Photonics·DateMar 5, 2012

A new scheme for photonic quantum computing

A new scheme, 'coherent photon conversion', offers a method for coherent conversion between different photon states using a strong laser field. This approach promises to solve open challenges in optical quantum computation and lead to the development of a nonlinear optical quantum computer.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature·DateOct 13, 2011

Quantum teleportation analysed by mathematical separation tool

Researchers from the University of Vienna have proven that the entanglement or separability of a quantum state depends on the perspective used to assess its status. By using mathematical density matrices, they showed how different factorisations can lead to entanglement or separability in complex physical systems.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateSep 27, 2011

Quantum optical link sets new time records

Researchers at the Niels Bohr Institute have successfully maintained entanglement between two gas clouds of caesium atoms for up to an hour using controlled laser light. This breakthrough enables quantum communication and has potential applications in ultra-precise measurements, including studying human brain activity.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 17, 2011

Calculations with 14 quantum bits

Physicists at the University of Innsbruck have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum computation by entangling 14 calcium atoms. This represents a significant increase from their previous record of eight particles and opens up new possibilities for faster computing, atomic clocks, and quantum simulations.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 1, 2011

A small quantum leap

The new switching device enables high-speed routing of quantum bits along a shared network, maintaining entanglement information. This practical step toward creating a quantum Internet could achieve secure encrypted information and ultra-fast quantum computing.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 10, 2011

Quantum computer -- tune in now

Researchers at University of Innsbruck have developed a novel architecture for quantum computation, enabling the exchange of quantum information between two separate memory cells on a computer chip. The new technology amplifies transmission and offers possibilities to distribute entanglement, targeting individual memory cells.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateFeb 23, 2011

Quantum quirk contained

Researchers at the University of Calgary have made a significant breakthrough in creating quantum networks by storing information in entangled photons. This achievement brings the field closer to reality and has the potential to enable building quantum networks in a few years.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalNature·DateJan 12, 2011

Long distance, top secret messages

Physicists at Georgia Tech have developed a critical component of a quantum repeater, allowing for secure encryption key transmission over longer distances. The new technology enables the relay of entangled particles over 1,000 kilometers, significantly improving the security of quantum cryptography.

SourceOptica·DateOct 19, 2010

Quantum physics: Flavors of entanglement

Physicists at University of Innsbruck successfully expose four entangled ions to a noisy environment, demonstrating the variety of flavors or properties in their entanglement. This study forms an important basis for understanding entanglement under environmental disturbances and the boundary between quantum and classical worlds.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 27, 2010