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Princeton scientists discover exotic quantum interference effect in a topological insulator device

Physicists at Princeton University have observed long-range quantum coherence effects due to Aharonov-Bohm interference in a bismuth bromide topological insulator-based device. This finding could lead to the development of spin-based electronics with higher energy efficiency and new platforms for quantum information science.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 20, 2024
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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.

SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalScience·DateFeb 2, 2024

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.

SourceKyoto University·JournalOptica·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 24, 2024

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.

SourceKyushu University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 11, 2024
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Researchers propose conditions for maximizing quantum entanglement

Entanglement is crucial for quantum computing, and researchers have proposed a condition to maximize it. The study, published in Physical Review B, uses the Hellmann-Feynman theorem as a reference point to explore finite temperature and quantum critical points.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJan 4, 2024

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.

SourceUniversity of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science·DateDec 15, 2023

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.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalPhysical Review X·DateDec 4, 2023

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.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 29, 2023
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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.

SourceNanjing University School of Physics·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 29, 2023

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.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 16, 2023

Major milestone achieved in new quantum computing architecture

A team from Argonne National Laboratory has extended the coherence time for a novel type of qubit to nearly 1,000 times better than the previous record. This achievement enables the qubit to perform thousands of operations with high precision and speed.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalNature Physics·DateOct 26, 2023
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Simulations of ‘backwards time travel’ can improve scientific experiments

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have shown that simulating models of hypothetical time travel can solve experimental problems in quantum metrology. By manipulating entanglement, they can retroactively change past actions to improve outcomes in the present. The simulation has a 75% chance of failure but provides valuable insi...

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 12, 2023

Self-correcting quantum computers within reach?

A Harvard team has successfully developed a self-correcting quantum computer using neutral atom arrays, achieving near-flawless performance with extremely low error rates. The breakthrough enables the creation of large-scale, error-corrected devices based on neutral atoms.

SourceHarvard University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 12, 2023

A new way to erase quantum computer errors

A team of researchers has made the first demonstrations of identifying and removing 'erasure' errors in quantum computing systems. By pinpointing and correcting for these mistakes, they can improve the overall rate of entanglement, or fidelity, in Rydberg neutral atom arrays.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateOct 11, 2023

Ultrafast quantum simulation of large-scale quantum entanglement

Researchers create an ultrafast quantum simulator that can simulate large-scale quantum entanglement on a timescale of several hundred picoseconds. By applying their novel ultrafast quantum computer scheme, they overcome the issue of external noise and achieve high speed and accurate controls.

SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 29, 2023

Can cloud-based quantum computing really offer a quantum advantage?

Researchers developed an entanglement witness circuit to detect qubit entanglement in cloud-based services, overcoming limitations and enabling users to test for entangled qubits. The new framework EW 2.0 is twice as efficient at detecting entanglement.

SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 22, 2023
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A linear path to efficient quantum technologies

Researchers have demonstrated a way to perform Bell-state measurements with an efficiency exceeding the commonly assumed upper theoretical limit. This breakthrough opens up new perspectives for photonic quantum technologies and could lead to more efficient quantum computing, communication, and sensor devices.

SourceUniversitaet Stuttgart·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2023

Paving the way for advanced quantum sensors

Scientists at the University of Innsbruck improved atomic clock accuracy by using finite-range interactions to create entanglement, reducing measurement errors by roughly half.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 30, 2023
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Do measurements produce the reality they show us?

Researchers from Hiroshima University found that measurements shape observable reality, suggesting a context-dependent understanding of quantum superpositions. This approach resolves the paradox of conflicting results in quantum experiments and provides evidence against reducing reality to material building blocks.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateAug 23, 2023

We finally know why quantum ‘strange metals’ are so strange

Researchers have identified a mechanism explaining the characteristic properties of strange metals, which operate outside normal rules of electricity. The theory combines two properties: electron entanglement and nonuniform atomic arrangement, resulting in electrical resistance.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalScience·DateAug 17, 2023

Novel hardware approach offers new quantum-computing paradigm

Theoretical physicists at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new quantum computing paradigm that uses natural quantum interactions to process real-world problems faster than classical computers. The approach eliminates many challenging requirements for quantum hardware.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review A·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 15, 2023
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When D turns to F, quantum matter is A-plus

Researchers have found that certain materials can exhibit D-wave effects, entangled with other quantum states, allowing for efficient coupling at higher temperatures. This breakthrough bridges condensed matter physics subfields and could enable practical applications of quantum computing.

SourceRice University·JournalScience Advances·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 2, 2023

Scientists edge toward scalable quantum simulations on a photonic chip

Researchers from the University of Rochester have made an important step toward developing computers advanced enough to simulate complex natural phenomena at the quantum level. They developed a new chip-scale optical quantum simulation system that could help make such a system feasible, using photonics-based synthetic dimensions.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Photonics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 29, 2023

New technique in error-prone quantum computing makes classical computers sweat

Researchers developed a new technique called zero noise extrapolation (ZNE) that allows noisy quantum computers to produce accurate results for specific calculations. This breakthrough could enable the use of quantum computing for cutting-edge physics problems and improve classical algorithms.

SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 14, 2023
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USTC realizes cryogenic integrated quantum entangled light source

Researchers at USTC successfully generated cryogenic integrated quantum entangled light sources using spontaneous four-wave mixing effect, enabling scalable quantum information applications. The study also explored noise mitigation and frequency-multiplexed energy-time entangled states.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalOptica·DateJun 2, 2023

Boost for the quantum internet

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have created a fully functioning quantum repeater node, enabling entanglement creation and swapping over 50 kilometers. This breakthrough demonstrates the feasibility of connecting distant cities through secure, high-performance quantum communication networks.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 23, 2023
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Wiring up quantum circuits with light

Entangling low-energy microwave with high-energy optical photons is a crucial step to overcome challenges in scaling up existing quantum hardware. The achievement has implications for realizing interconnects to other quantum computing platforms and novel quantum-enhanced remote sensing applications.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 18, 2023

Quantum entanglement of photons doubles microscope resolution

Researchers at Caltech have developed a technique that uses quantum entanglement to create biphotons, which can be used to image cells with a resolution twice that of traditional microscopes. By harnessing the properties of quantum entanglement, scientists can now visualize tiny structures within living cells with unprecedented precision.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 2, 2023

Two qudits fully entangled

The team successfully entangled two qudits with unprecedented performance, enabling faster and more robust quantum computing. This breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in fields like chemistry and physics.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2023

Sino-Brazilian study proves compatibility of two fundamental principles of quantum theory

A Brazilian-Chinese research team has demonstrated the coexistence of non-locality and contextuality in a quantum system. The study paves the way for new quantum information processing and communication protocols by reconciling two fundamental principles of quantum theory that were thought to be mutually exclusive.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 20, 2023
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Ultra-miniaturized non-classical light sources for quantum devices

The researchers developed a method to create ultracompact photonic crystal cavities that can generate entangled photons. The discovery is crucial for the development of quantum computing and sensing applications. By controlling the cavity's properties, they can efficiently convert pump power into coherent light.

SourceInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers·JournalIEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics·TypeNews article·DateApr 20, 2023

Long-distance quantum teleportation enabled by multiplexed quantum memories

Researchers at ICFO have successfully teleported quantum information over 1km using a multiplexed quantum memory. The technique enables fast and reliable quantum communication over long distances, with potential applications in secure telecommunications.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 19, 2023
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Physicists find unusual waves in nickel-based magnet

Researchers found that two outermost electrons from each nickel ion behaved differently, cancelling each other out in a phenomenon called a spin singlet. This led to the discovery of two families of propagating waves at dramatically different energies, contradicting expectations of local excitations.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2023

The quantum spin liquid that isn't one

A team of researchers at Vienna University of Technology and Toho University in Japan investigated the electrical resistance of κ-(BEDT-TTF)2Cu2(CN)3 as a function of temperature and pressure. They found that the material exhibits properties similar to those of helium-3, contradicting the theory of a quantum spin liquid.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2023

All-optical quantum state sharing via continuous variable system

Researchers developed an all-optical quantum state sharing protocol that uses continuous variable systems to share secret information between multiple parties. The new method successfully implemented in a low-noise amplifier and demonstrated higher average fidelity than classical limits.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 12, 2023
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Entangled pairs get sensitive very fast

Researchers develop new way to generate squeezing that overcomes fundamental quantum imprecision, enabling more precise atomic clocks and improved quantum sensors. The new approach leverages bosonic pair creation and enables entangled states with minimal fuss, reducing experimental challenges.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 15, 2023

Magnetism fosters unusual electronic order in quantum material

Physicists at Rice University have found that magnetism subtly modifies the landscape of electron energy states in iron-germanium crystals, promoting and preparing for the formation of a charge density wave. This is one of the few known examples of a kagome material where magnetism forms first, leading to charges lining up.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 13, 2023
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HRL Laboratories silicon encoded spin qubits achieve universality

HRL Laboratories has demonstrated universal control of encoded spin qubits using a novel silicon-based qubit device architecture. The achievement offers a strong pathway toward scalable fault tolerance and computational advantage in quantum computing, with potential applications in materials development, drug discovery, and mitigating ...

SourceHRL Laboratories·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2023

Novel quantum entanglement lets researchers spy on atomic nuclei

Scientists at Ohio State University have made a groundbreaking discovery, allowing them to view inside the deepest recesses of atomic nuclei. By studying how different types of particles interact with each other, they were able to map the arrangement of gluons within atomic nuclei with unprecedented precision.

SourceOhio State University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 22, 2023

Scientists boost quantum signals while reducing noise

Researchers have developed a new device that can effectively redistribute noise and reduce its impact on quantum measurements. By 'squeezing' the noise, they can make more accurate measurements, enabling faster and more precise quantum systems. The device has the potential to improve multi-qubit systems and metrological applications.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateFeb 9, 2023

Entangled atoms across the Innsbruck quantum network

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully entangled two trapped ions separated by 230 meters, using photons transmitted through an optical fiber cable. This breakthrough demonstrates the potential of trapped ions as a platform for building future quantum networks and distributed computing systems.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 2, 2023
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Danish quantum physicists make nanoscopic advance of colossal significance

Researchers at University of Copenhagen and Ruhr University Bochum have made a groundbreaking discovery, solving a long-standing problem in quantum physics. They can now control two quantum light sources, enabling the creation of quantum mechanical entanglement, a phenomenon with sci-fi-like properties.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalScience·DateJan 26, 2023

No ‘second law of entanglement’ after all

Scientists have found that manipulating entanglement in quantum systems is inherently irreversible, ruling out the possibility of a second law. This means that entanglement entropy cannot fully recover invested entanglement, making it impossible to transform states back and forth.

SourceUniversiteit van Amsterdam·JournalNature Physics·DateJan 24, 2023

New type of entanglement lets scientists 'see' inside nuclei

Physicists have discovered a way to observe quantum interference between dissimilar particles, allowing for the creation of high-precision images of gluon distributions within atomic nuclei. This technique enables researchers to better understand the force holding quarks and gluons together in atomic nuclei.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 4, 2023
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Researchers succeeded in developing a light source that produced two entangled light beams

Scientists successfully created a light source that produced two entangled light beams using rubidium atoms. The entanglement was achieved by adding new detection steps to measure the quantum correlations in the amplitudes and phases of the fields generated, enabling applications in quantum computing, encryption, and metrology.

SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 3, 2023

Dawn of solid-state quantum networks

Researchers demonstrated high-visibility quantum interference between two independent semiconductor quantum dots, an important step toward scalable quantum networks. The observed interference visibility is up to 93%, paving the way for solid-state quantum networks with distances over 300 km.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateDec 28, 2022

Physicists observe wormhole dynamics using a quantum computer

Researchers have developed a quantum experiment that allows them to probe connections between theoretical wormholes and quantum physics. The study demonstrates the equivalence of wormholes with quantum teleportation, a process experimentally demonstrated over long distances.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateNov 30, 2022