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Engineering quantum entanglement at the nanoscale

Researchers have developed a method to create photon pairs that achieves higher performance on a much smaller device using less energy. The new device, measuring just 3.4 micrometers thick, has the potential to enable significant gains in energy efficiency and technical capabilities of quantum devices.

Colliding top quarks reveal hidden quantum magic

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London have discovered a surprising connection between the Large Hadron Collider and the future of quantum computing. The study reveals that top quarks produce

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MPL scientists find a new way of entangling light and sound

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have developed a novel method to entangle photons with acoustic phonons, overcoming noise susceptibility and enabling high-temperature operation. This breakthrough has significant implications for secure quantum communications and quantum computing applications.

A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities

Researchers at Delft University of Technology have successfully connected two small quantum computers between the Dutch cities of Delft and The Hague using a 25km quantum link. This milestone demonstrates a crucial step out of the lab and towards a future European quantum internet.

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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.

Major development successes in diamond spin photon quantum computers

The SPINNING project successfully demonstrated the entanglement of two registers of six qubits each over 20m distance with high fidelity. The spin-photon-based quantum computer achieved lower error rates than superconducting Josephson junctions, outperforming prominent models like Eagle and Heron.

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.

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.

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New quantum timekeeper packs several clocks into one

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new quantum timekeeper that combines four different clocks into one, allowing for increased precision. The device uses entanglement to reduce uncertainty in its ticking, enabling it to beat benchmark standards for optical atomic clocks.

'Squeezing' increased accuracy out of quantum measurements

Researchers at Tohoku University have successfully applied quantum squeezing to enhance the accuracy of measurements in complex quantum systems. By reducing uncertainty in one aspect while increasing it in another, they can measure variables like position and momentum with greater precision.

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.

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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.

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Breakthrough in quantum light source heralds ultra-secure communication

A new quantum light source has been developed that generates exceptionally bright, entangled photons, paving the way for more efficient and secure quantum networks. This breakthrough technology promises to revolutionize various fields, including ultra-secure communication and unbreakable encryption.

Optical fibers fit for the age of quantum computing

Researchers at the University of Bath have created new specialty optical fibers to cope with the challenges of future quantum computing. These fibers feature a micro-structured core that allows for improved data transfer and the creation of entangled photons, enabling quantum computation.

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Neutrons on classically inexplicable paths

Researchers used neutron beams to test the Leggett-Garg inequality, a formula that challenges macroscopic realism. The results show that classical explanations are not possible, confirming quantum theory's strange properties.

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.

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...

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.

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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.

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MIT scientists tune the entanglement structure in an array of qubits

Researchers at MIT's EQuS group demonstrate a method to generate highly entangled states and shift between types of entanglement, including volume-law entanglement. This breakthrough offers a way to characterize a fundamental resource needed for quantum computing, enabling better understanding of information storage and processing.

Entanglement witnesses bound the amount of entanglement

Researchers have developed a method to quantify entanglement using standard entanglement witness procedure, enabling estimation of lower bounds for various entanglement measures. This approach normalizes the witness operator into a trace distance that characterizes distinguishability between entangled and separable states.

Crucial connection for ‘quantum internet’ made for the first time

For the first time, scientists have created a system that interfaces two key components of quantum networks: quantum information creation and storage. The team used regular optical fibres to transmit quantum data, enabling long-distance communication and paving the way for distributed computing and secure communication.

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.

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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.

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.

The world is one step closer to secure quantum communication on a global scale

Researchers at the University of Waterloo have created a novel quantum dot source that produces near-perfect entangled photons, a crucial step towards global-scale secure quantum communication. This achievement combines two Nobel Prize-winning concepts and has significant implications for quantum key distribution and quantum repeaters.

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.

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Scientists make nanoparticles dance to unravel quantum limits

Researchers demonstrate a way to amplify interactions between particles to overcome environmental noise, enabling the study of entanglement in larger systems. This breakthrough holds promise for practical applications in sensor technology and environmental monitoring.

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A physical qubit with built-in error correction

A team of researchers from the universities of Mainz, Olomouc, and Tokyo has successfully generated a logical qubit from a single light pulse that can correct errors. This breakthrough uses a photon-based approach to overcome the limitations of current quantum computing technology.

Lights, detector, action!

Researchers at Kyoto University have developed a novel method for quantum infrared spectroscopy, generating a wider range of infrared photons with improved sensitivity. This breakthrough enables compact, high-performance scanners for various applications in environmental monitoring, medicine, and security.

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Generating stable qubits at room temperature

Scientists achieve room-temperature quantum coherence by embedding a chromophore in a metal-organic framework, enabling the creation of quintet state qubits with four electron spins. This breakthrough could lead to the development of multiple qubit systems at room temperature, revolutionizing quantum computing and sensing.

Bringing quantum computing to light

Researchers explore quantum optical technology to solve scalability and accuracy issues in quantum computing, aiming to develop new drugs faster and more efficiently. Photon-based systems offer a solution by reducing physical components, increasing opportunities for scaling and stability.

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New theory unites Einstein’s gravity with quantum mechanics

A new theory unifies gravity and quantum mechanics by preserving Einstein's classical concept of spacetime, proposing random fluctuations in spacetime that can be verified experimentally. The theory challenges the pursuit of a quantum theory of gravity, offering an alternative approach to reconcile the two fundamental theories.

Quantum tool opens door to uncharted phenomena

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have developed a new approach to study entanglement in quantum materials. By using a quantum simulator with 51 particles, they were able to extract information about the existing entanglement with drastically fewer measurements than previously thought possible.

Long-live quantum entanglement goes to distance

Researchers have achieved record-long quantum storage of entangled photons at telecom wavelengths on a platform that can be deployed in extended networks. The storage time is almost 400 times longer than previous demonstrations, demonstrating a decisive step towards practical devices.

Three-pronged approach discerns qualities of quantum spin liquids

A team of researchers has confirmed the presence of quantum spin liquid (QSL) behavior in a new material with a triangular lattice structure, KYbSe2. The study used a combination of theoretical, experimental and computational techniques to observe hallmarks of QSLs, including quantum entanglement and exotic quasiparticles.