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Turning entanglement upside down

Researchers propose creating and analyzing new systems governed by entanglement properties directly connected to the original ones, making it easier to quantify experimentally. This innovative approach can be carried out in several experimental conditions, from atomic systems to superconducting circuits.

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Turning entanglement upside down

Physicists develop novel strategy to probe entanglement Hamiltonian, providing direct access to entanglement spectrum and facilitating investigation of complex many-particle systems. This approach enables concrete statements about entanglement properties, overcoming the challenges posed by classical computers.

A quantum entanglement between two physically separated ultra-cold atomic clouds

Researchers at the University of the Basque Country and University of Hannover achieved quantum entanglement between two spatially separated Bose-Einstein condensates. This breakthrough could lead to significant improvements in fields like quantum computing, simulation, and metrology by creating large ensembles of entangled particles.

Entangled atoms shine in unison

Scientists at the University of Innsbruck have successfully demonstrated fully-controlled free-space quantum interference of single photons emitted by a pair of effectively-separated entangled atoms. This breakthrough opens up new possibilities for building quantum computers and measuring physical properties with unprecedented precision.

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Deeper understanding of quantum chaos may be the key to quantum computers

A new theory explains the behavior of individual atoms in a recent experiment, revealing the existence of 'quantum many-body scars' that could help create robust quantum dynamics. This phenomenon is crucial for keeping atoms in a quantum state, which is necessary for processing and storing information in quantum computers.

The BIG Bell Test

The BIG Bell Test challenged Einstein's principle of local realism by using human input to close a paradox known as the freedom-of-choice loophole. Participants contributed over 90 million bits, determining how entangled atoms and particles were measured in twelve laboratories worldwide.

The big bell test

The BIG Bell Test challenged Einstein's local realism by using human volunteers' unpredictable choices to close a stubborn loophole. Participants contributed over 90 million bits, demonstrating strong disagreement with local realism and introducing new methods in entanglement study.

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Einstein's 'spooky action' goes massive

Researchers at Aalto University have successfully generated and detected entanglement in massive mechanical oscillators, opening doors for new quantum technologies. The achievement uses a theoretical innovation developed by Dr. Matt Woolley and Prof. Aashish Clerk to stabilize exotic quantum states.

Yale plays quantum catch in new research

Yale researchers have achieved a major milestone in quantum computing by transmitting quantum data between two separate points using a new 'pitch-and-catch' technology. This innovation allows qubits to be interfaced with each other, enabling more complex algorithms and potentially faster computation speeds than classical computers.

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Army scientists uncover how to stop cyber intrusions

Researchers at UCLA have discovered Majorana particles, which are critical building blocks for quantum computers due to their resistance to external interference. The discovery could lead to the development of robust topological quantum computing and potentially improve situational awareness for the US Army.

Quantum physicists achieve entanglement record

Researchers have successfully entangled 20 calcium atoms in an ion trap experiment, demonstrating controlled multi-particle entanglement between neighboring groups of particles. The achievement holds significant promise for practical applications such as quantum simulations and information processing.

Putting quantum scientists in the driver's seat

Researchers at ORNL's Quantum Information Science Group have developed methods to control dissipative behavior in quantum systems, allowing for advancements in quantum computing and sensing. The studies aim to probe and control quantum coherent dynamics in materials at the nanoscale.

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Teaching quantum physics to a computer

Researchers developed machine learning software that allows computers to learn the quantum state of complex systems based on experimental observations. This approach enables faster tomography for quantum states and has implications for testing quantum computers with many qubits.

Artificial intelligence techniques reconstruct mysteries of quantum systems

Machine learning techniques can reconstruct a quantum system based on relatively few experimental measurements, allowing scientists to thoroughly probe complex systems exponentially faster than conventional methods. This method benefits the development of quantum computers and other applications of quantum mechanics.

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Quantum recurrence: Everything goes back to the way it was

Researchers at TU Wien demonstrate Poincaré recurrence in a multi-particle quantum system, studying collective quantities such as coherence lengths and correlation functions. This breakthrough reveals the long-sought phenomenon of quantum recurrence, where systems return to their initial state over time.

Fingerprints of quantum entanglement

Researchers developed a novel verification method to prove large-scale entanglement with only a single measurement run, significantly reducing time and resources required. This breakthrough enables the reliable benchmarking of future quantum devices with unprecedented efficiency.

Quantum race accelerates development of silicon quantum chip

Researchers have successfully coupled a single electron spin and a single photon on a silicon chip, enabling the transfer of quantum information between them. This breakthrough paves the way for scaling up quantum bits on silicon chips, a crucial step towards creating more powerful quantum computers.

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Quantum 'spooky action at a distance' becoming practical

A team of researchers has successfully tested quantum nonlocality in the presence of photon loss using quantum teleportation. They demonstrated that entangled photons can still be verified even when many are lost during transmission, enabling the development of secure global quantum information networks.

Quantum noise reduction method for enhanced precision in atomic clocks

Researchers develop a new approach to analyze and reduce quantum noise in atomic systems, known as spin squeezing, which enhances measurement reliability at the quantum scale. The method involves redistributing uncertainty between two components of spin, improving precision and potentially enabling future quantum networks.

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Error-free into the quantum computer age

Researchers developed trapped-ion quantum error correction protocols to detect and correct processing errors, enabling the creation of larger quantum computers. The study suggests that today's quantum computer prototypes can meet specific criteria with current ion-trap technologies.

UNIST researchers develop silicon chip-based quantum photonic devices

Researchers from UNIST and University of Maryland developed a core technology for quantum photonic devices using silicon chips. They integrated quantum dots with silicon photonic technologies to create single photon emitters, paving the way for innovative applications in quantum computing and communication.

New silicon structure opens the gate to quantum computers

Researchers at Princeton University have created a key piece of silicon hardware that controls quantum behavior between two electrons with extremely high precision. The demonstration of this nearly error-free gate opens the door to larger scale experiments and has the potential to scale to more qubits with even lower error rates.

Entangling biological systems

A Northwestern University team creates quantum entanglement from a biological system using green fluorescent proteins. This finding advances scientists' understanding of biology and opens doors to exploit quantum mechanics for new applications.

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Secure information transmission over 500m fiber links based on quantum technologies

Researchers at Tsinghua University and Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications have successfully demonstrated entanglement-based quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) over 500m optical fibers. The system uses novel fiber-based quantum light sources to generate polarization entangled Bell states, enabling secure informat...

Scientists demonstrate one of largest quantum simulators

Physicists at MIT and Harvard University have developed a new technique to manipulate quantum bits by trapping and arranging individual atoms. This breakthrough enables the simulation of complex systems like materials and optimization problems, such as the traveling salesman problem, exponentially faster than classical computers.

Quantum optics allows us to abandon expensive lasers in spectroscopy

Researchers at Lomonosov Moscow State University have developed a new time-resolved spectroscopy method that analyzes quantized light transmitted through samples without femtosecond lasers. This design allows for cheaper analysis and preserves the sample, enabling studies of interactions and processes in substances.

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Engineering of a Swedish quantum computer set to start

The Swedish government is investing SEK 1 billion in a research program to develop a superconducting quantum computer with greater computing power than current supercomputers. The goal is to create a functioning quantum computer with at least 100 qubits, enabling it to solve complex problems in fields like optimization, machine learnin...

Measuring atoms for better navigation and mineral detection

Physicists at the University of Queensland developed a new technique to reduce errors in atom measurement devices, boosting precision by exploiting quantum entanglement. This improvement enables more flexible design and operation of these quantum sensors, potentially moving experimental physics into real-world applications.

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Quantum computing on the move

Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz successfully demonstrated the operation of a four-qubit register comprised of atomic ions trapped in microchip traps. The achievement marks a decisive milestone for scaling up quantum computers, showcasing the potential for entangled states to be created with long-lived multipartite en...

Nanomagnets levitate thanks to quantum physics

Researchers at University of Innsbruck have successfully levitated nanomagnets using quantum physics, exhibiting stability and entanglement properties. This breakthrough defies the classic Earnshaw theorem and opens new avenues for studying exotic quantum phenomena.

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'Find the Lady' in the quantum world

Researchers propose swapping atoms to demonstrate exotic properties. The process involves swapping two identical atoms without distinguishing them, leading to questions about individuality and connection in the quantum realm. This phenomenon has philosophical implications, as it challenges traditional notions of identity and connection.

A single photon reveals quantum entanglement of 16 million atoms

Researchers at UNIGE have successfully demonstrated the entanglement of 16 million atoms in a crystal crossed by a single photon, confirming the theory behind future quantum networks. This breakthrough confirms that a vast number of atoms can be entangled and intertwined by a strong quantum relationship.

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Army refines recipe for quantum-enhanced technologies

Researchers at US Army Research Laboratory have made breakthroughs understanding entanglement structure in quantum systems with long-range interactions. Entanglement enables ultra-secure communication, precise measurement, and powerful computers.

Quantum communications bend to our needs

Researchers demonstrate a nanoscale technique that uses semiconductor quantum dots to bend photons to the wavelengths used by today's popular C-band standards. This breakthrough enables entangled photons to impact cryptography and secure satellite communications.

Researchers demonstrate quantum teleportation of patterns of light

Scientists have successfully teleported patterns of light over a virtual link using entanglement swapping, paving the way for high-bit-rate secure long-distance quantum communication. This breakthrough uses orbital angular momentum to transmit information without physical photon travel.

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Toward unbreakable encrypted messages

Chinese researchers have successfully sent encrypted messages using quantum-entangled photons over a distance of over 700 miles, breaking the previous record. The achievement is significant as it paves the way for practical quantum communication systems.

Quantum detectives in the hunt for the world's first quantum computer

Researchers at University of Sydney and Microsoft Station Q have confirmed the existence of Majorana fermions, a quasiparticle at the heart of topological quantum computing. This finding is essential for building practical quantum computers and will also be useful in spintronic systems.

New tool for characterizing quantum simulators

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck have established a new method to efficiently characterize large quantum states, enabling the development of large-scale quantum simulators. The new method requires significantly fewer measurements than current gold standard, opening up possibilities for complex quantum simulations.

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Flip-flop qubits: Radical new quantum computing design invented

Engineers at University of New South Wales invent radical new architecture for quantum computing based on novel 'flip-flop qubits'. The design allows for silicon quantum processor that can be scaled up without precise placement of atoms, enabling easier fabrication and placement of thousands or millions of qubits.

Can 'large stars' anti-aging research' help future memory devices?

Scientists at IBS conceptualized an ideal material that could store data for an exceptionally long time, bringing new hints for future quantum memory technologies. The material has a special architecture of energy levels for its electrons, enabling exponentially longer storage than current devices.

Detecting radio waves with entangled atoms

Scientists trap millions of rubidium atoms and apply a resonant radio frequency field to detect radio waves. They achieve high sensitivity by utilizing entanglement, reducing experimental noise and surpassing the standard quantum limit.

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The microscopic origin of thermodynamics

Researchers at SISSA shed light on the microscopic origin of thermodynamics by showing that isolated systems exhibit increasing entropy due to entanglement with the rest of the system. This resolves the paradox between quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, providing new insights into the behavior of extended quantum systems.