Articles tagged with Quantum Matter
A collaborative group of researchers has demonstrated charge sensing, high-frequency reflectometry, and the formation of a few-electron double quantum dot in a ZnO device. This breakthrough bridges a critical experimental gap for zinc oxide quantum devices, enabling the investigation of fundamental spin properties.
A new catalog maps the electronic structures and topology of nearly 9,000 two-dimensional materials, identifying 1,600 candidates for twisting to create new quantum simulators. The study extends topological quantum chemistry to nonmagnetic two-dimensional materials, exploring a vast range of physics.
Mandal is working to develop computer tools for designing quantum materials required for quantum computers and advanced technologies. His research focuses on understanding and designing materials that can protect delicate quantum states.
Researchers at Tohoku University have discovered a systematic strategy for designing topological magnets by varying the number of layers in a crystal structure. The new approach, based on homologous series, could lead to new materials with unique magnetic and topological properties for applications in spintronics and quantum technologies.
Researchers identified three unconventional quantum materials that can amplify tiny dark matter signals, outperforming existing detectors. These materials, including titanium diselenide, could detect light dark matter particles with unprecedented sensitivity, potentially unlocking a new frontier in dark matter research.
ISTA researchers have secured 5 ERC Starting Grants to fund innovative projects in AI, astrophysics, and optics. The grants will support early-career researchers in understanding bacterial immune systems and developing new microscope techniques to study elusive quantum matter.
SUNY Poly is part of a $19.9M NSF initiative to develop an AI-powered research platform for accelerating materials discovery. The platform will integrate automated synthesis equipment, robotics, and digital twin technology to simulate and remotely conduct experiments.
The new group aims to develop a complete geometric classification of wave functions for crystalline systems, predicting promising materials for photovoltaics and controlling properties. Dr Johannes Mitscherling's team combines solid-state physics with geometry and quantum information to uncover novel phenomena in crystals.
Physicists at the University of Basel and Technical University of Munich developed a method to study the internal behavior of Wigner crystals, a fragile quantum state. By illuminating a single atomic layer of tungsten diselenide and measuring reflected light, they observed new optical features revealing collective electron dynamics.
Rice University has received a nearly $20 million NSF award to lead an AI-powered materials laboratory that aims to accelerate the manufacturing of electronic and quantum materials. The project, READINESS, will integrate automated synthesis equipment, robotic systems, and digital twins to minimize trial-and-error experimentation and en...
A Tulane University team is using AI to discover new superconductors, which could improve the nation's electrical grid, medical imaging, and quantum computing. The project combines high-fidelity calculations, physics-aware AI, and experimental measurements to accelerate discovery.
Researchers use periodic driving to transform optical lattice into accurate SYK model simulator, reproducing strong quantum chaos and information scrambling. This method opens door to studying complex quantum phenomena in strongly interacting systems.
Researchers discovered that niobium diselenide and TaS₂ exhibit two strongly interacting superconducting states, resolving a long-standing mystery about their behavior. This finding provides new insight into superconductivity and could aid in designing better superconducting materials for future technologies.
The partnership aims to identify and develop quantum materials that will power the next generation of computing, sensing, and energy technologies. By combining world-class researchers from Rice University and Max Planck Society, the collaboration seeks to accelerate discovery and create lasting global impact in sustainability and energ...
Researchers at TU Wien discovered high quantum entanglement in a centimeter-sized crystal of a strange metal using the quantum Fisher information. The study provides direct evidence of macroscopic quantum entanglement, potentially explaining unusual properties in high-temperature superconductors.
Researchers at Rice University collaborated with TU Wien to study quantum entanglement in a quantum critical metal, revealing high entanglement state characterized by spin quantum Fisher information. This work enables the development of a framework using entanglement to advance new capacities for quantum information.
Researchers have developed a new theory that enables the description and simulation of non-reciprocal interactions, which are essential for studying complex systems like flocks and swarms. By introducing auxiliary degrees of freedom, physicists can now accurately model these systems using established methods.
Researchers at the University of Washington are using AI and quantum computing to design new materials with unique properties, such as superconductivity and entanglement. The tools are helping to power the growing field of quantum computing and could lead to breakthroughs in energy-efficient electronics.
QuVET researchers explore how quantum wave functions move through ultra-thin materials, which could improve solar energy technologies and enable new forms of quantum control. They also manipulate quantum states in materials only a few atoms thick, opening possibilities for energy conversion and future quantum technologies.
A European team has successfully observed the 'quantum metric' in a three-dimensional topological insulator, a unique geometric property that enables free electrical conductivity on its surface. This breakthrough could lead to better control of next-generation materials and pave the way for faster data transfer and superconductivity.
Researchers at Cal Poly have discovered a way to create exotic quantum matter by controlling the timing of magnetic fields. This breakthrough could lead to more stable and error-free quantum technologies, including quantum computing and simulation.
Scientists have found evidence of chiral superconductivity, a long-sought form of superconductivity where electron pairs twist into a signature left or right 'handedness.' Quasiparticle interference imaging revealed distinctive patterns around point defects in the tin layer.
Researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt are exploring modern quantum materials, which exhibit fascinating phenomena in response to external stimuli. Olena Fedchenko investigates electronic structure and properties of these materials using various photon sources.
A brain-inspired hardware platform has been developed to improve pattern recognition speed, accuracy, and energy efficiency. The platform combines memory and computation on the same chip, allowing nodes to interact collectively like neurons in the brain.
Researchers at Columbia University have observed a superfluid transitioning into an insulating phase, exhibiting properties of both liquid-like and solid-like behavior. The finding suggests that the low-temperature phase may be a highly unusual exciton solid, leaving room for further exploration and potential observation of supersolids.
Physicists at University of Jyväskylä create long-sought two-dimensional topological material, exceeding 0.2 eV band gap and exhibiting topological edge states protected by crystal lattice symmetry. The strain-tunable material enables future advances in spin-based electronics and nanoscale devices.
A nanostructure composed of silver and an atomically thin semiconductor layer can be turned into an ultrafast switching mirror device, displaying properties of both light and matter. This discovery could lead to dramatically increased information transmission rates in optical data processing.
Physicists used a quantum simulator to study the interaction of electrons in a material with a pseudogap state. They found that subtle magnetic patterns shape this mysterious phase of matter, which appears above the temperature at which it becomes superconducting.
A team of researchers from OIST and Stanford University has demonstrated a powerful new alternative approach to Floquet engineering by showing that excitons can produce Floquet effects more efficiently than light. This breakthrough enables the creation of novel quantum devices and materials with significantly lower intensities.
Researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo have discovered a stable superfluid that inherently hosts singularities known as exceptional points. The study reveals how dissipation can stabilize this unique superfluid phase, which features a finite order parameter and emerges deep inside a strongly interacting phase.
Scientists at ETH Zurich have discovered that electrons in flat layered materials like MXenes respond with a delay to the motion of atomic nuclei. This challenge to the standard Born-Oppenheimer approximation could lead to more precise mathematical models and novel opto-electronic devices.
Researchers use ultracold atomic gases to precisely control vortices in a strongly interacting fermionic superfluid, uncovering the fundamental mechanisms that govern their behavior. The study reveals the role of quasiparticles trapped within vortex cores and opens new perspectives for understanding vortex dynamics in superfluids and s...
Scientists have successfully observed Shapiro steps in ultracold atoms, a quantum effect where atoms cross an extremely thin barrier without energy loss. The study provides unprecedented control over the atoms, allowing for direct probing of microscopic mechanisms and understanding how quantum behavior gives rise to macroscopic phenomena.
Jülich researchers create model to detect ballistic electrons in two-dimensional materials, enabling the identification of lossless current flow. This breakthrough could lead to the development of robust qubits and energy-efficient circuits.
Researchers discovered that supersolid matter synchronizes its spin and rotation under external magnetic fields, enabling the study of exotic quantum behavior. The findings provide a powerful tool for probing quantum systems and may hold implications for understanding cosmic phenomena like neutron star glitches.
Researchers have discovered remarkable spin-related material properties of Germanium-Tin (GeSn) semiconductors, which may offer advantages over conventional materials in quantum computing and spintronics. GeSn alloys provide low in-plane heavy hole effective mass, large g-factor, and anisotropy, making them promising for qubits and low...
Researchers discovered how individual MXene flakes behave at the single-flake level, revealing changes in conductivity and optical response. The new spectroscopic micro-ellipsometry technique allowed for non-destructive measurements of individual MXene flakes, providing fundamental knowledge needed to design smarter technologies.
Researchers create nanoscale slots to tune phonon vibrations, enabling ultrastrong coupling and hybrid quantum states in lead halide perovskite. This breakthrough could improve energy flow and performance in optoelectronics.
Researchers directly observe 'Floquet effects' in graphene, paving the way for innovative technology. The study reveals that Floquet engineering works in many materials, enabling targeted control over electronic states.
A UNIGE team reveals a previously theoretical geometry that distorts electron trajectories in certain materials, revealing its presence through observation under intense magnetic fields. This discovery opens up new avenues for exploring and harnessing quantum geometry in various materials with major implications for future electronics.
Researchers from NUS and The University of Manchester develop two breakthrough methods to overcome electronic disorder in graphene, setting new records for electron mobility. Twist-angle engineering and proximity screening enable the observation of quantum effects in unprecedented conditions.
Researchers developed a wax-assisted exfoliation method to fabricate high-quality MnBi2Te4 devices with dual-surface AlOx encapsulation. This approach significantly improved the robustness of topological phases in MnBi2Te4, leading to the observation of enhanced axion insulator states and quantum anomalous Hall effects.
Researchers have developed a system that processes information using a network of oscillators to solve combinatorial optimization problems. The device uses quantum properties to process data at room temperature, overcoming current limitations in processing power and energy consumption.
The team created Pd5AlI2, a metallic material that exhibits frustration of electron motion due to its chemistry, rather than geometry. This discovery opens up new possibilities for flat bands and unique electronic structures that could lead to breakthroughs in quantum technologies like superconductors and rare-earth-free magnets.
MIT physicists performed an idealized version of the double-slit experiment, confirming light behaves as both a particle and wave. The more information obtained about light's path, the lower the visibility of the interference pattern was.
Researchers at Penn State have demonstrated how gold nanoclusters can mimic the spin properties of trapped atomic ions, allowing for scalability in quantum applications. The clusters can be easily synthesized in large quantities and exhibit unique Rydberg-like spin-polarized states that mimic superpositions.
Researchers from The University of Osaka develop a method to prepare high-fidelity 'magic states' for use in quantum computers with less overhead and unprecedented accuracy. This breakthrough aims to overcome the significant obstacle of noise in quantum systems, which can ruin computer setups.
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a new type of atom interferometer that can measure acceleration in three dimensions. The device, which employs six lasers and artificial intelligence, has the potential to revolutionize navigation technology by providing accurate measurements in complex environments.
Researchers have developed a new type of exotic quantum material that can maintain its quantum properties when exposed to external disturbances, paving the way for robust quantum computers. The breakthrough uses magnetism to create stability, making it an important step towards realising practical topological quantum computing.
A research team at Rice University has developed a new material, known as a Kramers nodal line metal, with novel electronic properties that could enable more powerful and energy-efficient electronic devices. The material demonstrates superconducting properties and the ability to carry electricity without energy loss.
Scientists at the University of Innsbruck have successfully observed emergent anyonic behavior in a one-dimensional ultracold bosonic gas. This breakthrough enables the creation of exotic quasiparticles with distinct statistical properties, which could potentially overcome limitations of current quantum processors.
Researchers have found a rare form of one-dimensional quantum magnetism in the metallic compound Ti₄MnBi₂, offering evidence into a previously theoretical phase space. The discovery bridges the gap between traditional magnetic insulators and complex electronic systems.
Empa researchers successfully realized a one-dimensional alternating Heisenberg model with a synthetic material, demonstrating strongly entangled spins and long-range correlations. In contrast, an evenly connected homogeneous chain develops an energy gap, exhibiting strong pairwise bonds and rapidly decreasing correlations.
Researchers from Würzburg have demonstrated quantum tornadoes in momentum space using ARPES. This discovery could pave the way for new quantum technologies, such as orbitronics, which rely on electrons' orbital torque to transmit information.
Research team develops novel method to exploit frictionless sliding for improved memory performance and energy efficiency. The new technology enables unprecedentedly efficient data read/write operations while consuming significantly less energy.
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a method to transform graphite into novel materials with controlled atomic layers, enabling the creation of tiny electronic memory units. This process, known as 'Slidetronics,' allows for precise manipulation of material properties, opening doors to innovative applications in electronic...
Researchers have discovered a previously unverified gap in the electronic band structure of MnBi2Te4, a topological insulator. The team found that the material is gapless in equilibrium but develops a gap when exposed to different orientations of circularly polarized light.
Researchers at Rice University have uncovered a phenomenon where quasiparticles lose their identity in extreme quantum materials, leading to unique properties. This discovery has broader implications for understanding transitions in other correlated materials and creating advanced superconductors.
German physicist Christian Schneider has been awarded a European Research Council Consolidator Grant to study the optical properties of two-dimensional materials. His team plans to develop experimental set-ups to investigate the unique properties of these materials, which could lead to new applications in quantum technologies.
Researchers have developed a mathematical model that provides strong evidence for the cosmic censorship conjecture in three dimensions, suggesting singularities inside black holes will always be hidden. The model has implications for quantum gravity and advances efforts to understand thermodynamic properties of black holes.