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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

Researchers create 'building block' of quanutm networks

A proof-of-concept device that combines a single nitrogen-vacancy centre with an optical resonator and waveguide has been created. The device, described as the 'building block of future quantum networks,' could enable faster computers for certain problems.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateFeb 7, 2013
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Mathematical breakthrough sets out rules for more effective teleportation

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and collaborators have developed a new protocol that 'recycles' entanglement to increase the efficiency of quantum connections. The breakthrough enables the teleportation of multiple qubits simultaneously, paving the way for advances in quantum computing.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 16, 2013

News from the world of quantum physics: A non-causal quantum eraser

Researchers create entangled pair of photons with 50m and 144km separation, demonstrating non-causal quantum eraser effect. The choice of measurement on one photon determines the wave-like behavior of its twin, regardless of distance or time.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 9, 2013

Secure communication technology can conquer lack of trust

Scientists at National University of Singapore successfully developed a secure bidding system using entangled photons. The 'noisy storage' model allows for secure information sharing between two parties without trusting each other.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 2, 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

UCSB physicists make strides in understanding quantum entanglement

Researchers have made significant progress in studying quantum entanglement, a phenomenon where electron spins are connected. By calculating the extreme version of entanglement, they found a way to predict this characteristic and expect it to benefit fields like information technology.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Physics·DateDec 14, 2012
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World record for the entanglement of twisted light quanta

Researchers at the University of Vienna have achieved a world record in entangling twisted light quanta, demonstrating a new method for gyrating photons. This breakthrough could lead to entangling and twisting macroscopic objects in two different directions.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalScience·DateNov 2, 2012

Researchers look beyond space and time to cope with quantum theory

Researchers propose an inequality that probes the role of signals in quantum predictions, exposing how they challenge Einstein's theory of relativity. The test, feasible in the near future, will measure a single number, potentially revealing faster-than-light communication or infinitely fast influences.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 28, 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

Researchers gain information advantage from surprising quantum source

A new study by an international team has identified that quantum discord, a more robust and accessible phenomenon than entanglement, can provide a quantum advantage. Researchers have discovered a direct link between quantum power and quantum discord, which can be tapped with the right quantum tools.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·JournalNature Physics·DateAug 6, 2012
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MIT News Release: 10-year-old problem in theoretical computer science falls

Researchers have developed multiprover interactive proofs that are resilient against entanglement, a breakthrough that has implications for cryptography and quantum physics. The findings provide insight into the complexity of computational problems and demonstrate the limitations of quantum information in cheating mechanisms.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJul 30, 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

Efficient and tunable interface for quantum networks

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have developed an efficient and tunable interface for quantum networks, enabling high-speed transfer of quantum information between matter and light. The interface, which uses entanglement to connect a single ion with a photon, achieves efficiency rates over 99 percent.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateMay 23, 2012
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Research breakthrough takes supercomputing out of the lab

Researchers developed a novel solution to produce entangled photon pairs using an integrated circuit, making quantum technologies more accessible. The breakthrough could lead to faster data sorting and solve complex computational problems, potentially leading to new gadgets.

SourceUniversity of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 30, 2012

NIST physicists benchmark quantum simulator with hundreds of qubits

The NIST simulator, built with 350 beryllium ions, has passed benchmarking tests and can study complex problems in material science that conventional computers cannot model. Scientists are now poised to explore high-temperature superconductors using the simulator's controlled quantum interactions.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateApr 25, 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
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New technique efficiently creates single photons for quantum information processing

Researchers developed a new way to rapidly create single photons by exciting ultra-cold rubidium gas with lasers. This allows for the reliable production of single photons with well-known properties, important for various research areas including quantum information systems and studying dynamics and disorder in physical systems.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateApr 19, 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

Scientists score 1 more victory over uncertainty in quantum physics measurements

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have successfully squeezed a property called the nematic tensor, describing rubidium atoms in Bose-Einstein condensates. This achievement improves measurement precision for atomic clocks and magnetometers, with potential applications to quantum information systems.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 26, 2012
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Twists to quantum technique for secret messaging give unanticipated power

Researchers have developed quantum cryptography protocols that can counter even a malicious manipulator controlling the setup, offering a measure of genuine randomness in keys. The breakthrough builds on recent twists that give quantum cryptography powerful boost against eavesdroppers.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·DateFeb 18, 2012

Quantum physics enables perfectly secure cloud computing

Researchers have demonstrated a new method of quantum computation that preserves data privacy, enabling perfectly secure cloud computing. The 'blind' approach uses photons to encode data, allowing users to outsource their computations to remote servers without compromising their data.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalScience·DateJan 19, 2012

Harvard physicists demonstrate a new cooling technique for quantum gases

Researchers have realized a new way to cool synthetic materials using a quantum algorithm, removing excess energy from ultra-cold atomic gases. This breakthrough enables the manipulation of individual particles at unprecedented temperatures, revealing a mysterious world that has never been seen before.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·DateDec 22, 2011

Quantum cats are hard to see

Researchers demonstrate why quantum mechanics' physical effects are rarely seen in daily life. They found that precisely counting photons becomes increasingly difficult as the number of photons increases.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 16, 2011
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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
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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

NIST physicists 'entangle' 2 atoms using microwaves for the first time

Physicists at NIST have successfully linked the quantum properties of two separated ions by manipulating them with microwaves, enabling a new approach to simplify ion-trap quantum computers. The use of microwaves reduces errors introduced by laser beam instabilities and power fluctuations.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateAug 10, 2011
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U.Va.'s Pfister accomplishes breakthrough toward quantum computing

Physicist Olivier Pfister and his team create 60 measurable Qmodes, a multilevel variant of entangled qubits, in a major step towards building a quantum computer. This achievement has significant implications for quantum computing, potentially revolutionizing fields such as data encryption and complex system simulations.

SourceUniversity of Virginia·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 15, 2011

NIST mechanical micro-drum cooled to quantum ground state

Researchers at NIST have developed a technique to calm the vibrations of a microscopic aluminum drum to the quantum ground state, allowing for longer storage of individual packets of energy. The drum's motion is slowed by applying microwave light, enabling applications in quantum computing and testing of quantum theory.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateJul 6, 2011

Scientists shed light on the private lives of electrons

Researchers at Princeton University developed a laser technique to observe how electrons become entangled, shedding new light on the Kondo state and its potential applications in quantum computing. The study reveals fresh insights into the complex relationship between an isolated electron and its surroundings.

SourcePrinceton University, Engineering School·JournalNature·DateJun 29, 2011
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'Quantum magic' without any 'spooky action at a distance'

Researchers led by Anton Zeilinger found that quantum mechanical measurements cannot be interpreted classically even when no entanglement is involved. This challenges the idea of 'spooky action at a distance', sparking debate about the limits of classical physics.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature·DateJun 24, 2011

Quantum knowledge cools computers

Researchers have discovered that quantum entanglement can create a cooling effect when deleting data, which could be used to mitigate heat generation in supercomputers. By understanding the connection between information theory and thermodynamics, they found that entropy is a lack of knowledge that can be exploited for cooling purposes.

SourceETH Zurich/Swiss Federal Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJun 1, 2011

The quantum computer is growing up

Austrian researchers have successfully implemented an algorithm for error correction in a quantum processor, enabling repetitive corrections. This achievement is a significant milestone towards developing practical quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalScience·DateMay 26, 2011

Quantum simulation with light: Frustrations between photon pairs

Researchers at the University of Vienna and Austrian Academy of Sciences have successfully simulated a frustrated quantum system using entangled photons. The experiment offers enormous potential for future quantum simulators to study complex quantum phenomena.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature Physics·DateMay 5, 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
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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

NIST electromechanical circuit sets record beating microscopic 'drum'

Physicists at NIST have demonstrated an electromechanical circuit that processes information and controls motion at the quantum scale. The device uses a micro drum to transmit mechanical vibrations, achieving strong interactions between microwave light and the drum, paving the way for quantum applications.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateMar 9, 2011

New generation of optical integrated devices for future quantum computers

Researchers from the University of Bristol demonstrated the quantum operation of new components that will enable compact circuits for future photonic quantum computers. These integrated photonic circuits are compact, stable, and low-noise, paving the way for mass production of chips for quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 1, 2011

Quantum simulator becomes accessible to the world

Austrian physicists have realized a comprehensive toolbox for an open-system quantum simulator, which utilizes controlled dissipation to generate and intensify quantum effects. This innovation enables the study of highly complex quantum systems that were previously inaccessible.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateFeb 23, 2011
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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

Researchers uncover surprise link between weird quantum phenomena

A fundamental link between the uncertainty principle and non-locality has been discovered, revealing a quantitative relationship between the two phenomena. This breakthrough sheds new light on the foundations of quantum mechanics and its ability to allow for 'spooky action at a distance'.

SourceCentre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore·JournalScience·DateNov 18, 2010
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Caltech physicists demonstrate a four-fold quantum memory

Researchers at Caltech have demonstrated quantum entanglement for a four-part quantum state stored in four spatially distinct atomic memories. The team successfully created quadripartite entanglement by entangling the spin waves among four collections of Cesium atoms, which were then transferred to four beams of light.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateNov 17, 2010

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

3 tiny qubits, another big step toward quantum computing

A Yale team has achieved the entanglement of three solid-state qubits for the first time, paving the way for quantum error correction and future quantum computing. The accomplishment builds on their previous development of a rudimentary solid-state quantum processor.

SourceYale University·JournalNature·DateSep 29, 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
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Researchers convert quantum signals to telecom wavelengths, increase memory times

Scientists at Georgia Tech have developed a technique to convert photons carrying quantum data to telecom wavelengths suitable for long-distance transmission on optical fiber. This innovation boosts quantum memory times, enabling the creation of a possible prototype system for secure information distribution over long distances.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 26, 2010
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More accurate than Heisenberg allows?

Researchers from LMU and ETH Zurich have shown that position and momentum can be predicted more precisely than Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle allows, using a quantum memory. This breakthrough enhances our understanding of quantum memories and provides a method for determining entanglement.

SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 27, 2010

Quantum entanglement in photosynthesis and evolution

Researchers suggest quantum entanglement may be occurring in photosynthetic complexes of plants, enhancing light conversion efficiency. A computer simulation reveals long-lived quantum coherence is essential for quantum information storage and manipulation.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalThe Journal of Chemical Physics·DateJul 21, 2010