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Life on the edge in the quantum world

Researchers at Aalto University have successfully controlled quantum phenomena in a custom-designed electrical circuit called a transmon. They were able to make the transmon jump multiple energy levels in one go, achieving speeds close to the theoretically calculated quantum speed limit.

SourceAalto University·JournalScience Advances·DateFeb 8, 2019

Radical approach for brighter LEDs

Scientists have discovered that semiconducting radicals can fabricate highly efficient OLEDs by exploiting their quantum mechanical 'spin' property, overcoming limitations of traditional materials. The new technology could lead to brighter displays and lighting technologies, including blue- and green-light radical-based diodes.

SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature·DateNov 21, 2018

New world record magnetic field

Scientists have recorded a massive 1,200 tesla magnetic field generated indoors, surpassing the strength of modern MRI machines and the Earth's magnetic field by millions of times. This achievement could pave the way for new discoveries in solid-state physics and nuclear fusion research.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalReview of Scientific Instruments·DateSep 17, 2018

Forging a quantum leap in quantum communication

Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have introduced a method that overcomes the speed limit of quantum communication, enabling data transfer to increase by more than 5 orders of magnitude. This breakthrough uses direct optical nonlinearity to process quantum information in the optical regime, preserving its enormous bandwidth.

SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalNature Communications·DateFeb 9, 2018

The sound of quantum vacuum

The study reveals strong correlations between laser-induced light fluctuations and mechanical motion, showcasing the strange laws of quantum mechanics. By using a phononic crystal to confine vibrations, the researchers achieved ultra-precision measurements, overcoming fundamental quantum limits.

SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Niels Bohr Institute·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 22, 2016

Researchers nearly reached quantum limit with nanodrums

A new method for measuring microwave signals was developed by researchers at Aalto University, achieving the most accurate measurement with nanodrums so far. This technology enables efficient transformation of quantum information between different frequencies, potentially enabling data encryption based on quantum mechanics.

SourceAalto University·JournalPhysical Review X·DateOct 31, 2016

A new phase in reading photons

A new JQI photodetector uses an adaptive network of detectors with feedback to read quantum information with minimal uncertainty. By combining multiple stages and using phase reference waves, the system can beat the standard quantum limit for quaternary encoding.

SourceJoint Quantum Institute·JournalNature Photonics·DateJan 6, 2013