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USTC finds ultimate precision limit of multi-parameter quantum magnetometry

Researchers from USTC obtained the ultimate precision for estimating all three components of a magnetic field with entangled probe states under the parallel scheme. They found that tradeoff comes from incompatibility of optimal probe states and presented an approach to quantify tradeoff.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 20, 2020

Streamlining quantum information transmission

Researchers have developed a method to reduce noise and resources required for quantum information transmission, paving the way for a quantum internet. Quantum multiplexing allows for the combination of multiple pieces of information into one photon, reducing the need for separate stamps and enabling significant resource reduction.

SourceResearch Organization of Information and Systems·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 16, 2020

Scientists create new device to light up the way for quantum technologies

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have developed a novel device that enables controlled single photon emission from quantum dots, a crucial component in quantum computing and communications. This breakthrough allows for entangled states of pairs of quantum dots, paving the way for significant advancements in quantum technologies.

SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalNano Letters·DateJul 7, 2020

Quantum entanglement demonstrated aboard orbiting CubeSat

Researchers successfully demonstrated quantum entanglement onboard a CubeSat, paving the way for a cost-effective global quantum communications network. The miniaturized photon source operated successfully in space, maintaining high-quality entanglement despite temperature changes.

SourceOptica·JournalOptica·DateJun 25, 2020
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New research advances Army's quest for quantum networking

The US Army has made significant advancements in quantum networking research, which will play a crucial role in future battlefield operations. The researchers have developed a system that can send information quantum-mechanically between nodes without occupying the linking channel.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 24, 2020

Two quantum cheshire cats exchange grins

Scientists have successfully demonstrated the unique quantum characteristic of the 'Quantum Cheshire Cat' by exchanging grins between two photons without physical contact. By applying a perturbation to the system, they were able to obtain weak values that separated each photon's polarization.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 19, 2020

Is teleportation possible? Yes, in the quantum world

Researchers from the University of Rochester and Purdue University have successfully demonstrated quantum teleportation using electrons, paving the way for future research on this technology. The technique involves entangled pairs of electrons, which can be used to transmit information in semiconductors.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 19, 2020

New techniques improve quantum communication, entangle phonons

Scientists at the University of Chicago have developed a new quantum communication technique that bypasses traditional channels, allowing for secure information transfer without photon loss. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient communication systems, opening up new possibilities for future technologies.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 17, 2020
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NIST team builds hybrid quantum system by entangling molecule with atom

Physicists at NIST successfully entangled a charged molecule and an electrically charged atom, showcasing a way to build large-scale quantum computers and networks. This breakthrough enables versatile quantum information systems by connecting quantum bits based on incompatible hardware designs.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateMay 20, 2020

'Hot and messy' entanglement of 15 trillion atoms

Researchers successfully entangled a massive gas of 15 trillion atoms at 450 Kelvin, defying expectations and enabling ultra-sensitive magnetic field detection. The discovery has potential applications in brain science, neurosurgery, and other fields.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 15, 2020

Machine learning cracks quantum chemistry conundrum

A new machine learning tool can calculate the energy required to assemble or pull apart a molecule with higher accuracy than conventional methods. The team's innovations made calculating a basic molecule's electronic structure simpler and faster.

SourceSimons Foundation·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 12, 2020
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IST Austria scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype

Researchers at IST Austria have demonstrated a new detection technology called microwave quantum illumination that utilizes entangled microwave photons to detect objects in noisy thermal environments. The technology has potential applications for ultra-low power biomedical imaging and security scanners.

SourceInstitute of Science and Technology Austria·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 8, 2020

Army researchers see path to quantum computing at room temperature

Researchers have confirmed a method for developing photonic circuits with optical nonlinearities that can function at room temperature. This approach could lead to more efficient and powerful quantum computers, bypassing the need for extremely cold temperatures.

SourceU.S. Army Research Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 1, 2020

Quantum entanglement offers unprecedented precision for GPS, imaging and beyond

Researchers at the University of Arizona are using quantum entanglement to detect radio frequencies with unprecedented sensitivity and accuracy. By combining RF photonics sensing and quantum metrology, they've created a technology that can improve GPS systems, astronomy labs, and biomedical imaging capabilities.

SourceUniversity of Arizona College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 17, 2020
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Light from stretchable sheets of atoms for quantum technologies

The researchers have demonstrated a world record for the largest spectral, color-tuning range from an atomically thin quantum system. By stretching the material, they induced mechanical expansion of the quantum source, resulting in dramatic tuning range of colors emitted by quantum light.

SourceUniversity of Technology Sydney·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateApr 15, 2020

Speeding-up quantum computing using giant atomic ions

Researchers at Stockholm University have developed a method to speed up quantum computing using giant Rydberg ions, which can exchange quantum information in under a microsecond. This breakthrough could lead to the creation of scalable quantum computers for complex calculations.

SourceStockholm University·JournalNature·DateApr 15, 2020

Speeding-up quantum computing using giant atomic ions

Researchers have developed a new approach to speed up trapped ion quantum computing using giant Rydberg ions, increasing computational capacity exponentially. The experimental work confirms that the system can scale up without slowdowns, enabling large-scale quantum computation.

SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalNature·DateApr 15, 2020
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Quantum-entangled light from a vibrating membrane

Entangling disparate electromagnetic fields with a vibrating membrane creates novel ways to solve the long-standing challenge of sharing entanglement between distant quantum computers. The result enables microwave-optical entanglement, a key step towards solving this problem.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 31, 2020

Tiny optical cavity could make quantum networks possible

Researchers at Caltech have successfully created a tiny optical cavity that can store and transmit quantum information, a crucial step towards building a quantum internet. The cavity allows scientists to efficiently collect and detect photons emitted by rare-earth ytterbium ions, enabling the creation of a quantum network.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateMar 30, 2020

Physicist from Hannover develops new photon source for tap-proof communication

A team of researchers has developed a new method for generating quantum-entangled photons in the previously inaccessible spectral range of 2.1 micrometers. This breakthrough can enhance the security of satellite-based communications by making end-to-end encryption possible on sunny and cloudy days.

SourceCluster of Excellence PhoenixD / Leibniz University Hannover·JournalScience Advances·DateMar 27, 2020
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Entanglement by identity, or interaction without ever touching

Researchers explore whether intuition on interaction is justified in quantum mechanics. They show that entangled states can be generated without direct contact using the fundamental indistinguishability of particles.

SourceThe Henryk Niewodniczanski Institute of Nuclear Physics Polish Academy of Sciences·JournalScientific Reports·DateMar 24, 2020

Towards an unhackable quantum internet

Harvard and MIT researchers have developed a prototype quantum node that can correct for signal loss, paving the way for a practical quantum internet. The breakthrough enables secure communication over long distances using entangled particles, making it impossible for eavesdroppers to intercept messages.

SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature·DateMar 23, 2020

World's first experimental observation of a Kondo cloud

Researchers successfully measured and controlled the length of the Kondo cloud, a phenomenon discovered in the 1930s that explains resistance increase in certain metals. The findings provide insights into multiple impurity systems, including high-temperature superconductors.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalNature·DateMar 11, 2020
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Longest microwave quantum link

Researchers at ETH Zurich create a five-metre long microwave quantum link, demonstrating the feasibility of quantum local networks. The breakthrough could enable the development of powerful quantum computers by connecting smaller devices in a cluster.

SourceETH Zurich·DateMar 5, 2020

How a magnet could help boost understanding of superconductivity

Physicists at Rutgers University have discovered that applying a magnetic field can create a 'quantum critical point' in certain materials, leading to infinite quantum fluctuations and the formation of superconductors. This finding provides important clues for developing room temperature superconductors.

SourceRutgers University·JournalNature·DateMar 4, 2020

Quantum researchers able to split one photon into three

Researchers from the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo have made a groundbreaking discovery by directly splitting one photon into three. The achievement uses the spontaneous parametric down-conversion method and creates a non-Gaussian state of light, a critical ingredient for gaining a quantum advantage.

SourceUniversity of Waterloo·JournalPhysical Review X·DateFeb 27, 2020
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USTC realizes the first quantum-entangling-measurements-enhanced quantum orienteering

Researchers at USTC enhance quantum orienteering using entangling measurements via photonic quantum walks, achieving unprecedented efficiency. The method demonstrates a nonclassical phenomenon due to entanglement in quantum measurements, offering an effective recipe for realizing entangling measurements.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 25, 2020

A better starting point for exploring entanglement

Researchers propose updated equations that simplify calculations for distinguishing between two types of 'non-Gaussian curve' and genuinely quantum states. This approach could speed up advances in quantum communication and computation.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateFeb 25, 2020

A spookily good sensor

Scientists at Japan Science and Technology Agency developed a method to couple a magnetic sphere with a sensor using quantum entanglement, enabling single-shot detection of magnetic excitations. The device's sensitivity is comparable to that of theoretical dark-matter particles, opening new avenues for research.

SourceJapan Science and Technology Agency·JournalScience·DateFeb 19, 2020
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Pitt study uncovers new electronic state of matter

The study reveals a new electronic state of matter where electrons form bunches of two, three, four and five electrons behaving like new types of particles. Researchers recognized a sequence within Pascal's Triangle that helped them understand the discovery, which features properties related to quantum entanglement.

SourceUniversity of Pittsburgh·JournalScience·DateFeb 13, 2020

Quantum physics: On the way to quantum networks

Researchers successfully demonstrated the transport of an entangled state between an atom and a photon via an optic fiber over a distance of up to 20 km. This achievement sets a new record for quantum communication and confirms that quantum information can be distributed on a large scale with little loss.

SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 24, 2020
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A new twist on quantum communication in fiber

A team from Wits and HUST shows that multiple quantum patterns of twisted light can be transmitted across a conventional fibre link, enabling a new approach to realising a future quantum network. The researchers demonstrated transfer of multi-dimensional entanglement states over 250m of single-mode fibre.

SourceUniversity of the Witwatersrand·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 24, 2020

Quantum experiments explore power of light for communications, computing

Researchers from ORNL and Purdue University successfully design a quantum frequency beam splitter using standard lightwave communications technology, enabling controlled photon interactions. The team also demonstrates a coincidence-basis controlled-NOT gate and completes the first demonstration of a frequency tritter.

SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·DateJan 23, 2020

A new playbook for interference

Physicists at NIST have achieved a major new feat by creating a bizarre quantum interference between two photons of markedly different colors, originating from different buildings. This experiment is an important step towards future quantum communications and computing.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 17, 2019
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New twist in quest to develop understanding of time crystalline behavior

Physicists from the University of Exeter have theoretically found a quantum system where time correlations survive for an infinitely long time, breaking the no-go theorem for genuine time crystals. The discovery could lead to the development of novel atomic clocks and shed light on condensed matter physics.

SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateNov 21, 2019

Commemorating 30 years of optical vortices: A comprehensive review

The development of optical vortices has been divided into three stages: fundamental theories, application development, and technology breakthrough. The recent stage has seen significant advancements in metasurface and OAM-multiplexing, enabling high-capacity optical communication and novel nonlinear phenomena.

SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateNov 4, 2019
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Extracting hidden quantum information from a light source

Scientists have created a new method to isolate quantum images from classical illumination, enabling ultra-sensitive microscopy and potential applications in quantum communications. By leveraging image distillation, they can retrieve 'quantum illuminated' images even with high classical illumination.

SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalScience Advances·DateOct 24, 2019

Achieving quantum supremacy

Researchers used 53 entangled qubits to solve a complex problem that would take 10,000 years on a classical supercomputer. The feat showcases the power of quantum computing and has significant implications for cryptography, machine learning, and materials science.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature·DateOct 23, 2019

A cavity leads to a strong interaction between light and matter

Researchers have successfully created an efficient quantum-mechanical light-matter interface using a microscopic cavity, enabling interactions between individual photons and artificial atoms. The experiment demonstrates the potential for new quantum technological applications in photonics and quantum information processing.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature·DateOct 21, 2019
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Blanket of light may give better quantum computers

Scientists at DTU Physics have created a two-dimensional lattice structure of 30,000 entangled light pulses, paving the way for less expensive and more powerful quantum computers. This breakthrough uses room-temperature materials and avoids the need for costly refrigeration technology.

SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalScience·DateOct 17, 2019

Weaving quantum processors out of laser light

Researchers have successfully created a large-scale quantum processor made entirely of laser light, providing a scalable solution to overcome current limitations in quantum computing. The design allows for the generation of a massive two-dimensional cluster state with built-in scalability.

SourceCentre for Quantum Computation & Communication Technology·JournalScience·DateOct 17, 2019

Quantum physics: Ménage à trois photon-style

Scientists at UNIGE have entangled three pairs of photons to create a highly-correlated triangle, exhibiting strong quantum correlations. This discovery could lead to the development of new ultra-secure encryption keys and revive fundamental quantum physics research.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 15, 2019
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Can we peek at Schrodinger's cat without disturbing it?

Scientists from Hiroshima University and Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have found a way to determine the state of a quantum system by analyzing data from outside the system. By carefully reading the quantum data, they can restore the initial superposition of possible outcomes.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalNew Journal of Physics·DateOct 2, 2019

Quantum vacuum: Less than zero energy

A research team investigated the possibility of negative energy in quantum physics, finding that while energy can be less than zero under certain conditions, it must be paid back. The study placed tight bounds on negative energy and connected it to quintessential properties of quantum mechanics.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateOct 2, 2019
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Light in a new light

A team of LSU researchers has successfully demonstrated a method to generate groups of photons with manipulable quantum properties, known as multiphoton states. By subtracting out some photons, they can reshape the form of the wavepacket and artificially increase the number of photons in it.

SourceLouisiana State University·Journalnpj Quantum Information·DateSep 27, 2019

Illinois researchers create first three-photon color-entangled W state

Researchers at the University of Illinois created a unique quantum-mechanical state, a three-photon color-entangled W state, which retains entanglement even with one photon lost. This state enables novel quantum applications and tests fundamental physics.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 23, 2019