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Metasurface technology offers a compact way to generate multiphoton entanglement

Researchers developed a new approach using metasurfaces to generate multiphoton entanglement, simplifying the process while increasing efficiency. This breakthrough enables the creation of different types of entangled states and facilitates the fusion of multiple pairs into larger groups.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·TypeObservational study·DateMar 7, 2025

Zuchongzhi-3 sets new benchmark with 105-qubit superconducting quantum processor

Zuchongzhi-3 achieves quantum supremacy by outperforming classical supercomputers by 15 orders of magnitude, demonstrating the strongest quantum computational advantage in a superconducting system to date. The processor features 105 qubits and 182 couplers, with a coherence time of 72 μs and simultaneous gate fidelities exceeding 99%.

SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2025

Hybrid entanglement carrying orbital angular momentum

The team led by Xiaolong Su prepares hybrid polarization-cat entangled state with OAM degree of freedom, demonstrating non-zero logarithmic negativities for various OAM states. This breakthrough enables increased information capacity in quantum communication and takes a crucial step towards hybrid quantum information processing.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 14, 2025

A symphony in quantum

Researchers from UChicago Pritzker Molecular Engineering have demonstrated high-fidelity entanglement between two acoustic wave resonators, a significant breakthrough in the science of quantum sound. The team showed that they can entangle massive objects using collective motion of nanoscale mechanical vibrations.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 10, 2025

Quantum algorithm distributed across multiple processors for the first time – paving the way to quantum supercomputers

Researchers successfully linked two separate quantum processors to form a single, fully connected quantum computer using photonic network interface. This breakthrough enables computations to be distributed across the network, addressing quantum's scalability problem and paving the way for industry-disrupting quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of Oxford·JournalNature·DateFeb 5, 2025

Making a leap by using “another state to entangle”

Researchers at JILA have developed a new method to create highly entangled states in atomic systems by allowing multiple ground levels per atom. This approach enables the generation of stable, interconnected atomic systems, which is crucial for quantum technologies like computing and secure communications. The study focused on four-ene...

SourceJILA·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 25, 2025

Optica Quantum October 2024 Issue Press Tip Sheet

The new issue of Optica Quantum features 10 research articles on quantum information science and technology. New methods for compensating scattering and aberrations in entangled photon systems have been proposed, and ultrafast nonlinear wave mixing spectroscopy schemes employing coherent light pulses and vacuum modes are being explored.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica Quantum·DateOct 30, 2024

How fast is quantum entanglement?

Researchers at TU Wien have developed computer simulations to investigate the temporal development of quantum entanglement. They found that the 'birth time' of an electron flying away from an atom is related to the state of the remaining electron, demonstrating a quantum-physical superposition.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 22, 2024

Enhanced wavelength conversion to advance quantum information networks

Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University develop a novel method for broadband frequency conversion using X-cut thin film lithium niobate, achieving a bandwidth of up to 13 nanometers. This breakthrough enables on-chip tunable frequency conversion, opening the door to enhanced quantum light sources and larger capacity multiplexing.

Optica Quantum August 2024 Issue Press Tip Sheet

Researchers developed hybrid single-photon cameras for high-dimensional spatial correlations, enabling faster measurements of quantum optical phenomena. They also reconstructed photon number distributions in microresonators to characterize their performance without specialized detectors.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica Quantum·DateSep 9, 2024

Spin squeezing for all

Researchers have successfully achieved spin squeezing in a more accessible way, enabling precise measurements with quantum-enhanced metrology. This breakthrough may lead to new portable sensors for biomedical imaging and atomic clocks.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature Physics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 26, 2024

High-speed camera for molecules: entangled photons enabled raman spectroscopy

Researchers developed a microscopic theory for ultrafast stimulated Raman spectroscopy with quantum-light fields, enabling high-speed imaging of molecules. The technique leverages the quantum advantages of entangled photon sources to enhance both temporal and spectral resolution.

Quantum entanglement measures Earth rotation

Researchers at the University of Vienna have successfully measured Earth's rotation using quantum entanglement, achieving a thousand-fold precision improvement. By exploiting the unique properties of entangled photons, they were able to detect the rotation signal with remarkable stability and accuracy.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 14, 2024

Finding quantum order in chaos

Researchers at Harvard University have successfully demonstrated the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules. The team observed intricate quantum dynamics underlying the reaction process and outcome, revealing that quantum coherence was preserved within the nuclear spin degree of freedom throu...

SourceHarvard University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 16, 2024

A simple internet with significant possibilities

Researchers at Harvard University have successfully demonstrated the first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston, using existing telecommunication fiber to send hacker-proof information via photons. The breakthrough overcomes signal loss issues, enabling the creation of a secure quantum internet.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 15, 2024

Revealing the quantumness of gravity

Researchers propose an experiment to test the quantum nature of gravity without relying on entanglement. By using massive harmonic oscillators, they aim to reveal the quantumness of gravity in a way that was previously challenging due to the difficulty in creating heavy mass states.

SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 1, 2024

Combatting disruptive ‘noise’ in quantum communication

The study leverages quantum entanglement and nonlocality to overcome noise challenges in quantum communication. By adding an extra connectivity link, researchers recovered lost quantum nonlocality, advancing our understanding of quantum phenomena and paving the way for resilient quantum technologies.

SourceGriffith University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 14, 2024

100 kilometers of quantum-encrypted transfer

Scientists have made significant breakthroughs in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology, enabling secure data transfer over long distances. The new method uses Continuous Variable Quantum Key Distribution to distribute quantum-encrypted keys via fibre optic cables, paving the way for a quantum-secure internet infrastructure.

SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalScience Advances·DateApr 2, 2024

A new type of cooling for quantum simulators

A new technique has been developed to cool quantum simulators, allowing for more stable experiments and better insights into quantum effects. By splitting a Bose-Einstein condensate in a specific way, researchers can reduce temperature fluctuations and enhance the performance of quantum simulators.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2024

Verifying the work of quantum computers

Researchers have developed a new method to verify the accuracy of complex quantum systems using classical computers. The method allows for estimating error rates and is mathematically sound, providing a benchmark for analyzing errors in quantum computing systems. This breakthrough enables improvements to be measured effectively.