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Schrödinger's cat with 20 qubits

Scientists have created a new record by entangling 20 quantum bits in a 'Schrödinger's cat' state, exceeding the previous limit of 14 qubits. The team used a programmable quantum simulator to control and manipulate the qubits, demonstrating the potential for quantum technologies.

Quantum entanglement in chemical reactions? Now there's a way to find out

Scientists have developed a practical method to measure entanglement in chemical reactions, which could lead to breakthroughs in designing better solar energy systems and understanding the fundamental principles of chemistry. The study generalized Bell's inequality to include continuous measurements, validating its application in chemi...

Light for the nanoworld

Researchers have developed a new method to create quantum light sources in atomically thin material layers, which will pave the way for optical circuits and potentially lead to applications such as quantum sensors, transistors, and secure encryption technologies.

Travelling towards a quantum internet at light speed

Researchers successfully transferred and verified angular momentum basis of quantum information from laser light to an electron trapped on a quantum dot. This achievement marks a significant step towards realizing a quantum internet with secure and rapid quantum information transmission.

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Robert Alfano team identifies new 'Majorana Photons'

The City College of New York research team, led by Professor Robert R. Alfano, has identified a new class of photons dubbed 'Majorana photons.' These unique photons have distinct properties that enable deeper penetration into brain tissues and microtubules, providing fundamental information about the brain's structure and function.

Quantum satellite combines art with science

The National University of Singapore's quantum satellite SpooQy-1 carries a quote from The Golden Record 2.0, a play written for the NUS Arts Festival, to test a quantum light source enabling future secure communication. The satellite, built by CQT and the NUS Centre for the Arts, honours Singapore's diversity and globalised world.

Researchers teleport information within a diamond

Researchers at Yokohama National University successfully teleported quantum information within a diamond, enabling the transfer of sensitive data without destruction. The technique uses entangled particles and photon storage to achieve quantum teleportation.

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Building a bridge to the quantum world

Researchers have created a mechanical oscillator that can produce entangled radiation, which could serve as a link between quantum computers and optical fibers. This device has practical value in transferring information between quantum computers.

A further step towards reliable quantum computation

Researchers have successfully demonstrated a new method for verifying quantum entanglement in six-photon systems, achieving high confidence levels with low experimental runs. This breakthrough could move the field of quantum technologies forward by making large-scale quantum systems more feasible.

A sound idea: a step towards quantum computing

Researchers at the University of Tsukuba developed a novel process for generating coherent lattice waves in silicon crystals using ultrashort laser pulses. This breakthrough may lead to the creation of faster and more efficient quantum computers.

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NIST physicists 'teleport' logic operation between separated ions

Researchers at NIST have demonstrated the teleportation of a complete quantum logic operation using ions, a crucial step towards building large-scale quantum computers. The experiment involved transmitting data from one ion to another over a distance of over 340 micrometers without physical interaction.

Quantum cloud computing with self-check

Researchers at IQOQI have developed a new method for quantum simulation that uses a programmable ion trap quantum computer with 20 quantum bits. This allows for complex simulations to be performed efficiently and accurately.

Accelerating quantum technologies with materials processing at the atomic scale

Scientists create precise nitrogen-vacancy colour centres in diamonds using a new method, enabling the production of arrays of single NV centres with exactly one colour centre at each site. This facilitates the engineering of integrated devices and paves the way for the delivery of compact and robust quantum technologies.

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Coincidence helps with quantum measurements

A new method for characterizing complex quantum states has been developed, enabling quantum simulations on larger systems. This method is based on the repeated measurement of randomly selected transformations of individual particles and provides information about the degree of entanglement.

Travel through wormholes is possible, but slow

A Harvard physicist has shown that wormholes can exist and are theoretically useful for quantum gravity research. However, travel through them would be slower than direct travel, making it impractical for space exploration.

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Putting a new spin on Majorana fermions

Physicists propose a novel method to produce robust Majorana fermions in magnetic materials with different phase boundaries. This could lead to the creation of stable qubits for quantum computers, addressing limitations of current technology. The team plans to experimentally verify their findings using engineered systems.

In a new quantum simulator, light behaves like a magnet

Physicists have created a quantum simulator that mimics the behavior of magnets at very low temperatures using photons instead of magnetic dipoles. This breakthrough enables researchers to study complex quantum phenomena without requiring expensive experimental setups.

Sydney united to build a quantum harbor city

Two universities have collaborated to overcome a fundamental hurdle in building quantum computers in silicon. This collaboration opens the way for further development of machines at scale, enabling billions of qubits to be built in complex arrays.

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Can entangled qubits be used to probe black holes?

Researchers demonstrated scrambling of information in a quantum computer, simulating the behavior of matter inside a black hole. They showed that entangled qubits could potentially be used to probe the mysterious interiors of black holes.

Code used to reduce quantum error in logic gates for first time

Researchers at the University of Sydney have demonstrated an order of magnitude improvement in reducing infidelity, or error rates, in quantum logic gates by using codes to detect and discard errors. This achievement opens a path to further improvements in quantum computers.

'Immunizing' quantum bits so that they can grow up

Purdue University researchers have developed a material that improves the stability of quantum bits by enhancing supercurrents on their surface. This innovation has potential to boost quantum computing's performance and accuracy.

Entangling photons of different colors

Researchers created quantum-correlated pairs made up of one visible and one near-infrared photon, combining the best of both worlds. This breakthrough promises to boost light-based circuits' ability to securely transmit information over long distances.

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Quantum dots can spit out clone-like photons

Researchers at MIT and ETH in Zurich have developed a system to produce coherent single photons using perovskite quantum dots. The study found that these materials can maintain coherence levels approaching those of established emitters, making them promising for quantum computing applications and secure quantum communications.

Tangled up in quantum computing

The Interdisciplinary Quantum Information Research and Engineering (Inquire) instrument enables researchers in various fields to benefit from quantum resources, including entangled photons. Researchers can send photons into the central hub for high-tech imaging or receive entangled photons for secure communication.

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Hybrid qubits solve key hurdle to quantum computing

Researchers have developed a hybrid device combining two types of qubits to solve the speed bottleneck in quantum computing. By integrating different qubit architectures, they achieved rapid initialization and coherent measurements, paving the way for more scalable devices.

A new 'spin' on kagome lattices

A recent study reveals that Fe3Sn2 exhibits nematic electronic state and giant magnetization-driven energy shift, shedding new light on the presence of spin-orbit coupling in kagome lattices. The research also shows that the material can be manipulated to change its electron energy structure through tuning the magnetic field.

An important step towards completely secure quantum communication networks

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have developed a new technique to improve the storage time of quantum states in optical fibers, enabling secure quantum information transmission over longer distances. This breakthrough enables the creation of a completely secure quantum communication network by teleporting quantum informatio...

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Hard limits on the postselectability of optical graph states

Researchers at the University of Bristol have discovered fundamental limits on the postselection technique used to test quantum mechanics. They found that as complex quantum systems are built, fewer and fewer entangled states can be reached using postselection alone.

Mathematical understanding of Bell nonlocality and quantum steering

Bell nonlocality and EPR steering are characterized using strict definitions, establishing a foundation for defining metric functions of Bell locality and EPR steering. The study generalizes previous results and provides sufficient conditions for determining the quantum state's EPR steerability.

A leap into quantum technology

The Q.Link.X project funds a quantum repeater development to overcome transmission link limitations in optical fiber-based quantum communication, aiming for distances of up to ten or 100 kilometers.

A two-atom quantum duet

Scientists at Institute for Basic Science achieved a breakthrough in shielding quantum properties by packing two atoms together, protecting fragile states 20 times longer than one atom. This development enables the exploration of single atoms as quantum bits for future information processing.

A burst of 'synchronous' light

Researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a novel quantum light source by arranging perovskite quantum dots into a three-dimensional superlattice. This enables the coherent collective emission of photons, creating ultrafast and bright superfluorescence.

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Griffith precision measurement takes it to the limit

Researchers at Griffith University have developed a procedure for making precise measurements of speed, acceleration and material properties possible. Using photons and entanglement, they achieved sensitivity approaching the Heisenberg limit, outperforming previous experiments.

One step closer to complex quantum teleportation

Researchers successfully generate three-photon entanglement in three dimensions, increasing information capacity and paving the way for future technologies such as quantum computers and encryption. This breakthrough could enable teleportation of complex quantum systems and has significant implications for quantum communication networks.

JILA researchers see signs of interactive form of quantum matter

Researchers have isolated groups of a few atoms and precisely measured their multi-particle interactions within an atomic clock. The study reveals unexpected results when three or more atoms are together, including nonlinear shifts in the clock's frequency and long-lived entangled states.

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Artificial intelligence controls quantum computers

Researchers use artificial intelligence to develop a quantum error correction system that can learn from experience, outperforming traditional methods. The approach enables quantum computers to solve complex tasks by correcting errors in qubit states.

Quantum network to test unhackable communications

A new quantum network is being developed in the Chicago area to test unhackable communications, using principles of quantum physics to send information. The project aims to create a secure network with wide-ranging impact on communications and national security.

QuTech researchers put forward a roadmap for quantum internet development

Researchers at QuTech have developed a comprehensive guide towards a world-wide quantum internet, describing six phases of network development from simple qubit networks to fully quantum-connected computers. This will enable secure quantum communications and applications such as precise clock synchronization and virtual telescopes.

Where is it, the foundation of quantum reality?

Researchers build systems reproducing quantum predictions with classical models, suggesting a boundary for 'true' quantum phenomena beyond single-particle interactions. Quantum entanglement remains an unexplained mystery.

Quantum science funding flows into Argonne

The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory will receive over $11 million in funding for four major projects focused on quantum information science. These studies aim to develop new computing and sensing technologies, including the creation and manipulation of quantum bits and the study of quantum entanglement.

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Stevens' quantum research and education piques US interest

Stevens Institute of Technology has received $750,000 NSF RAISE-EQuIP grant funding to advance quantum communication research. Physicists Yuping Huang and Stefan Strauf will develop scalable integrated chip technology to create entangled photons for secure information networks.

A new way to count qubits

Researchers have created a new method for measuring the state of qubits, a crucial step towards building powerful quantum computers. This breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in fields like pharmaceutical development and cryptography.

Experiment obtains entanglement of six light waves with a single laser

Researchers at the University of São Paulo's Physics Institute have successfully entangled six light waves using an optical parametric oscillator. This achievement could lead to faster processing speeds and improve the feasibility of quantum computing by enabling the creation of systems with multiple entangled components.

Light from ancient quasars helps confirm quantum entanglement

Researchers used light from distant quasars to determine measurements on pairs of entangled photons, finding correlations that exceeded Bell's original limit for a classically based mechanism. This strengthens the case for quantum entanglement and restricts options for the freedom-of-choice loophole.

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Another step forward on universal quantum computer

Researchers at Yokohama National University have demonstrated fault-tolerant universal holonomic quantum gates, paving the way for fast and reliable quantum computing. The team achieved this breakthrough by manipulating a geometric spin qubit in an NV center, enabling precise control over long-lived quantum memories.

OU professor to study new possibilities in quantum networking

A University of Oklahoma physics professor is using a National Science Foundation grant to explore the potential of spatial degree of freedom in long-distance quantum communications and imaging. The research could bring about a revolution in quantum information science by enabling large-scale quantum information transmission.

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Origin Quantum Company and LQCC have successfully simulated a 64-qubit circuit

The researchers achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum computing by simulating a 64-qubit circuit using a novel partitioning scheme. This method reduces the computational complexity of quantum algorithms, enabling faster simulations and paving the way for future advancements in quantum machine learning and unsupervised learning.

Quantum transfer at the push of a button

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to transmit quantum states deterministically over short distances, paving the way for more efficient and secure quantum computing and cryptography. The transmission rate reaches 80% fidelity, enabling entanglement creation between qubits up to 50,000 times per second.

Delft scientists make first 'on demand' entanglement link

Researchers at QuTech in Delft successfully generated quantum entanglement between two quantum chips faster than it's lost, enabling the creation of a future quantum internet. The breakthrough allows for the connection of multiple quantum nodes and the establishment of the world's first quantum network.