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New 'bi-molecule' with multiple technological applications discovered

A new type of bi-molecule formed from two nitric oxide molecules has been discovered, enabling researchers to study chemical reactions at low temperatures and investigate intermolecular interactions at large distances. The bi-molecule could have multiple technological applications in quantum optics and computing.

SourceUniversity of Granada·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 25, 2021
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The imaginary part of quantum mechanics really exists!

A team of researchers from University of Warsaw and China found quantum states that can only be distinguished using complex numbers, proving their importance in quantum mechanics. Complex numbers were initially considered purely mathematical but have been shown to play a fundamental role in the theory.

SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 25, 2021

Detecting hidden signals

The research team applied filter functions and optimal quantum control theories to detect known signals from background noise in quantum bit (qubit) sensors. They obtained analytical insight into the optimal control protocol when background noise is white, similar to classical matched filtering scheme.

SourceJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory·Journalnpj Quantum Information·DateMar 25, 2021

Semiconductor qubits scale in two dimensions

Researchers from QuTech at Delft University of Technology successfully demonstrated the control and coupling of four-qubit gates in a two-dimensional array of germanium-based semiconductor qubits. This achievement marks an important step toward dense, extended, two-dimensional semiconductor qubit grids.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature·DateMar 24, 2021

Novel thermometer can accelerate quantum computer development

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a novel thermometer to measure temperatures during quantum calculations with extremely high accuracy. The breakthrough provides a benchmarking tool for quantum computing and opens up experiments in quantum thermodynamics.

SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review X·DateMar 23, 2021

A simple laser for quantum-like classical light

Researchers have developed a method to create arbitrary dimensional quantum-like classical light directly from a laser, enabling the control of high-dimensional classically entangled states. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for applications in quantum metrology, error correction, and optical communication.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateMar 22, 2021
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Army, Air Force fund research to pursue quantum computing

Researchers have made a breakthrough in developing passive quantum error correction, which could enable the creation of fault-tolerant quantum computers. The technology has the potential to revolutionize various fields, including artificial intelligence, materials science, and biochemical engineering.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalNature·DateMar 16, 2021

Breakthrough lays groundwork for future quantum networks

Researchers successfully transferred entangled qubit states through a communication cable, paving the way for future quantum networks. The team achieved entanglement amplification via the cable, using superconducting qubits, and demonstrated a system that can send entangled quantum states with minimal loss of information.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalNature·DateMar 11, 2021

New quantum theory heats up thermodynamic research

Researchers developed a new quantum theory that resolves the Gibbs paradox, a 150-year-old thermodynamic thought experiment. The study shows that even an 'ignorant' experimenter can extract work from a mixing process in a quantum system.

SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 5, 2021
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A quantum internet is closer to reality, thanks to this switch

Researchers at Purdue University have addressed an issue that was barring the development of quantum networks. By deploying a programmable switch, they can adjust how much data goes to each user by selecting and redirecting wavelengths of light carrying different data channels. This allows for the increase in users without adding to ph...

SourcePurdue University·JournalOptica·DateMar 2, 2021

Quantum systems learn joint computing

Researchers at Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics successfully interconnected two qubits over a 60-meter distance, enabling the first prototype of a distributed quantum computer. The breakthrough opens up a new development path for distributed quantum computing, potentially leading to more powerful systems.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateFeb 24, 2021

Twin atoms: A source for entangled particles

Researchers at TU Wien have produced well-defined beams of entangled atoms using ultracold atom clouds in electromagnetic traps. The creation of controlled twin pairs has been demonstrated, allowing for new quantum experiments to be carried out with these atom pairs.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 24, 2021

New physics rules tested on quantum computer

A team of researchers used a quantum computer to explore non-Hermitian quantum mechanics and demonstrated experimental results that are forbidden by regular Hermitian quantum theory. They also showed that entanglement can be altered in a way that is not possible under regular quantum physics.

SourceAalto University·JournalCommunications Physics·DateFeb 15, 2021
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Quantum effects help minimise communication flaws

Researchers at the University of Vienna demonstrated a new approach to reduce noise in quantum communication schemes by sending particles along multiple paths simultaneously. This method, which utilizes quantum superposition, offers improved noise reduction and has been experimentally confirmed.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateFeb 10, 2021

Quantum causal loops

A new theory of causality in quantum theory proposes cyclic causal loops, challenging classical intuitions. The study offers a novel understanding of exotic processes with indefinite causal order, which can be explained through unitary transformations.

SourceUniversité libre de Bruxelles·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 9, 2021

A magnetic twist to graphene

Researchers create a new platform for valleytronics by combining ferromagnets and twisted graphene layers, enabling the manipulation of electrons' 'valley' property. This opens up a new realm of correlated twisted valleytronics with potential applications in topological quantum computing.

SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 8, 2021

New blueprint for more stable quantum computers

The researchers propose creating quantum bits by implanting magnetic atoms into a crystal lattice, enabling faster and more defined qubits. This design concept addresses the stability issue of traditional quantum computers, making them less error-prone and up to ten times faster.

SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalPRX Quantum·DateJan 22, 2021
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Researchers improve data readout by using 'quantum entanglement'

The study demonstrates how to harness quantum entanglement to reduce energy fluctuations and enhance the readout of information from digital memories. This breakthrough has potential applications in large databases, next-generation computers, spectroscopy, and bio-imaging.

SourceUniversity of York·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 20, 2021

Error protected quantum bits entangled

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully entangled two quantum bits coded on a lattice, a crucial resource for quantum computers. This achievement demonstrates key technology for future fault-tolerant quantum computers using lattice surgery.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateJan 13, 2021

Researchers realize efficient generation of high-dimensional quantum teleportation

The team from University of Science and Technology of China demonstrated the teleportation of high-dimensional states using a linear optical system, achieving extremely high-fidelity. The study's findings pave the way for rebuilding complex quantum systems remotely and constructing scalable quantum networks.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 8, 2021

Entangling electrons with heat

Researchers from Aalto University have successfully entangled pairs of electrons using temperature differences in superconducting structures. This breakthrough has significant implications for quantum devices and applications, including exponential increases in computational capacity and secure information exchange.

SourceAalto University·JournalNature Communications·DateJan 8, 2021
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Theory describes quantum phenomenon in nanomaterials

Researchers describe a physical phenomenon in quantum dots and nanoscale materials using new mathematical formulas. The theories predict electrons interact through two different ways, contributing to the Kondo effect.

SourceOsaka City University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 23, 2020

Experiments first verify distributed quantum phase estimation

Researchers at USTC achieve experimental verification of distribution quantum phase estimation, surpassing classical limits in metrology. They demonstrate enhanced sensitivity in measuring multiple parameters simultaneously with high precision.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature Photonics·DateDec 21, 2020

UArizona researcher wins $1 million NSF C-Accel Grant

The University of Arizona team led by Zheshen Zhang is creating a prototype of an entangled sensor array to improve navigation, health care, and communication technologies. The project aims to develop affordable, compact optomechanical sensors for vehicle navigation and other applications.

SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·DateDec 21, 2020
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When light and atoms share a common vibe

Scientists at EPFL demonstrate a state of vibration that exists simultaneously at two different times, showing entanglement between light and vibration. This finding creates a bridge between daily experience and the realm of quantum mechanics, paving the way for ultrafast quantum technologies.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 18, 2020

Stevens creates entangled photons 100 times more efficiently than previously possible

Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a chip-based photon source that's 100 times more efficient than any previous device, allowing the creation of tens of millions of entangled photon pairs per second. The new source uses nanoscale microcavities to create entangled photons with virtually no waste energy.

SourceStevens Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 17, 2020

JILA's bigger and better 'tweezer clock' is super stable

Researchers have successfully boosted the signal power of their atomic 'tweezer clock', measuring its performance for the first time. The upgraded clock platform achieved record-breaking quantum coherence, with individual atoms vibrating in unison for over 30 seconds.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateDec 16, 2020

New type of atomic clock keeps time even more precisely

Researchers at MIT have designed an atomic clock that measures the vibrations of entangled atoms, achieving four times faster precision than current state-of-the-art clocks. This breakthrough enables scientists to detect phenomena like dark matter and gravitational waves, while also shedding light on gravity's impact on time.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateDec 16, 2020
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Analysis paves way for more sensitive quantum sensors

Theoretical researchers at the University of Chicago have found a way to make quantum sensors exponentially more sensitive by harnessing a unique physics phenomenon. This breakthrough could lead to improved detection and diagnosis of diseases, prediction of natural disasters, and exploration without digging.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 16, 2020

Building a quantum network one node at a time

Scientists at University of Rochester and Cornell University have developed a nanoscale node made of magnetic and semiconducting materials that can interact with other nodes using laser light. The device uses entanglement, a phenomenon in quantum mechanics, to connect quantum nodes across a remote network.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 4, 2020

Devil in the defect detail of quantum emissions unravelled

Scientists have uncovered the chemical structure behind defects in white graphene that emit single photons, paving the way for controlled fabrication and practical applications. The study reveals a direct link between carbon incorporation and quantum emission, with potential implications for quantum sensing and computing.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalNature Materials·DateNov 2, 2020
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Optical wiring for large quantum computers

Physicists at ETH Zurich have demonstrated a new method for delivering multiple laser beams precisely to the right locations in a stable manner, allowing for delicate quantum operations on trapped atoms. The approach enables high-fidelity logic gates and scalability for large quantum computers.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·DateOct 22, 2020

Quantum engines with entanglement as fuel?

Researchers aim to demonstrate ideal energy transfer in quantum systems, potentially leading to more efficient engines and quantum computers. The project uses superconducting circuits to design experiments that can be carried out within realistic quantum systems.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·DateOct 15, 2020

A question of reality

Bell's inequalities contrast local realism with quantum mechanics, relevant to security, cryptography, and computing applications.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal H·DateSep 24, 2020
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UArizona collaborates on $115M effort to build quantum computer

Researchers at UArizona are working with a $115 million federal program to develop a quantum computer and sensors for discoveries about dark matter. The center aims to overcome qubit decoherence, enabling more powerful computing and sensing applications.

SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·DateSep 3, 2020

Quntao Zhuang receives DARPA Young Faculty Award

Quntao Zhuang, a University of Arizona electrical and computer engineer, has received the DARPA Young Faculty Award to improve the precision of quantum sensor networks. His research focuses on enhancing the ability of these sensors to perform in noisy environments.

SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·DateSep 3, 2020

Revolutionary quantum breakthrough paves way for safer online communication

A team of scientists has created a unique prototype that can transform how we communicate online by deploying a new technique harnessing the laws of physics. The quantum network, scalable and relatively cheap, could secure people's online communication and pave the way for widespread rollout.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 2, 2020
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Army scientists take new spin on quantum research

Researchers have made breakthroughs in understanding dispersion's impact on entangled photon systems, allowing for more reliable communication networks. This discovery could enable faster data transmission rates and secure secret sharing.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review A·DateAug 26, 2020

A quantum thermometer to measure the coldest temperatures in the universe

Researchers developed a novel thermometer based on quantum entanglement that can accurately measure ultra-cold temperatures in clouds of atoms, known as Fermi gases. The new method uses a probe atom to infer temperature by exploiting the unique properties of fermions at extremely low temperatures.

SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 20, 2020

Stanford scientists slow and steer light with resonant nanoantennas

Researchers at Stanford University have created nanostructures that can slow down and redirect light, allowing for new technologies such as quantum computing, virtual reality, and biosensing. These 'high-Q' resonators have demonstrated quality factors up to 2,500, enabling applications like detecting COVID-19 antigens and antibodies.

SourceStanford University·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateAug 20, 2020
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A stepping stone for measuring quantum gravity

A group of physicists has proposed a 'table-top' device that could measure gravity waves and determine if gravity is a quantum phenomenon. The device uses a tiny diamond in quantum superposition to detect gravitational waves and create an interference pattern.

SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateAug 18, 2020
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ACM SIGCOMM underscores importance of communications technologies that keep daily life functioning

The ACM SIGCOMM conference emphasizes the importance of communications technologies in maintaining daily life. The virtual event showcases research papers on various topics, including programmable switches and video applications. Keynote speakers are recognized for their contributions to data network architectures, and the conference a...

SourceAssociation for Computing Machinery·DateAug 10, 2020

Can a quantum strategy help bring down the house?

Researchers at MIT and Caltech explored the theoretical possibilities of quantum communication in blackjack, finding a slight advantage for cooperative players. In a limited number of situations with low cards left in the deck, quantum entanglement can give players an edge over classical card-counting strategies.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalPhysical Review A·DateAug 3, 2020
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Quantum machines learn "quantum data"

Researchers at Skoltech developed a quantum enhanced machine learning approach that uses quantum states as data, overcoming the 'data-readin problem'. This allows for faster calculations and better performance than classical machines in certain applications.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalPhysical Review A·DateJul 31, 2020

Simulating quantum 'time travel' disproves butterfly effect in quantum realm

Using a quantum computer, researchers simulated time travel into the past, damaging one qubit. However, when all qubits returned to the present, they appeared largely unaltered, suggesting self-healing in reality. The study challenges traditional views of chaos and disorder in complex systems.

SourceDOE/Los Alamos National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 29, 2020

Healing an Achilles' heel of quantum entanglement

Researchers have developed a new method to calculate the exact entanglement cost of a given quantum state, allowing for more precise measurement and application in various quantum research areas. This breakthrough resolves a longstanding investigation in entanglement theory, enabling efficient computation and broad applicability.

SourceLouisiana State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 29, 2020
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New $25-million center to advance quantum science and engineering

The new Q-SEnSE center will explore grand challenges in quantum sensing, measurement science, and advancing real-world technologies. Researchers will partner with engineers to turn advancements into practical applications, educating the next generation of quantum workforce.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·DateJul 21, 2020