Add BrightSurf on Google Email

Novel quantum materials in the spotlight

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.

High-dimensional photonics accelerates quantum computing

A new study by Prof. Yaron Bromberg and Dr. Ohad Lib from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has made significant progress in quantum computing through photonic-measurement-based quantum computation. They successfully generated cluster states with over nine qubits at a frequency of 100 Hz, overcoming scalability barriers.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature Photonics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 9, 2024

X-rays from atomic systems could reveal new clues about rival quantum theories

Physicists propose a refined way to test the validity of alternative quantum models, which offer a possible explanation for quantum-classical transition. The team found big differences with previous expectations for low-energy X-ray radiation, depending on atomic species and specific collapse model.

SourceFoundational Questions Institute, FQXi·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 9, 2024

Breakthrough in quantum microscopy: Stuttgart researchers are making electrons visible in slow motion

Researchers at the University of Stuttgart have developed a breakthrough in quantum microscopy that allows them to observe the collective motion of electrons in materials. By studying the effect of impurities on these movements, they hope to develop materials with desired properties and create ultra-fast switching materials.

SourceUniversitaet Stuttgart·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 2024

With spin centers, quantum computing takes a step forward

Researchers at the University of California - Riverside have proposed a chain of quantum magnetic objects called spin centers that can simulate exotic magnetic phases of matter. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient ways of storing and transferring information, as well as the development of room temperature quantum computers.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review B·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 10, 2024

Surprising reversal in quantum systems

Scientists at ETH Zurich create an artificial solid with switched-on interactions using magnetic fields, observing surprising topological effects. The study reveals the ability to transport particles by one lattice site, mimicking a screw's motion, and demonstrates robustness against disorder.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalScience·DateApr 19, 2024

How to make bright quantum dots even brighter

Perovskite quantum dots made brighter by surface treatment with phospholipids, enabling higher photon emission rates. Coherent coupling of exciton dipoles boosts superradiance, making the dots even brighter for quantum technologies.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 31, 2024

Rice research opens new arena to study quantum interactions

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new experimental technique that preserves quantum coherence in ultracold molecules for a significantly longer time. By using a specific wavelength of light, the 'magic trap' delays the onset of decoherence, allowing scientists to study fundamental questions about interacting quantum matter.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2024

Interacting polarons

Scientists generate multiple quasiparticles simultaneously in a quantum gas and observe their complex interactions, including attractive and repulsive behavior. Quantum statistics plays a crucial role in these interactions, which are essential for understanding fundamental mechanisms of nature.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 26, 2023

USTC explores exotic spin interactions at microscale using solid-state spin quantum sensors

The University of Science and Technology of China has made a significant breakthrough in exploring exotic spin interactions using solid-state spin quantum sensors. Their research findings provide valuable insights into these interactions, allowing for precise measurements of various spin phenomena.

SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 26, 2023

A linear path to efficient quantum technologies

Researchers have demonstrated a way to perform Bell-state measurements with an efficiency exceeding the commonly assumed upper theoretical limit. This breakthrough opens up new perspectives for photonic quantum technologies and could lead to more efficient quantum computing, communication, and sensor devices.

SourceUniversitaet Stuttgart·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 12, 2023

Do measurements produce the reality they show us?

Researchers from Hiroshima University found that measurements shape observable reality, suggesting a context-dependent understanding of quantum superpositions. This approach resolves the paradox of conflicting results in quantum experiments and provides evidence against reducing reality to material building blocks.

SourceHiroshima University·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateAug 23, 2023

Quantum scientists accurately measure power levels one trillion times lower than usual

Researchers at Aalto University create a new bolometer that can accurately measure microwave power down to the femtowatt level at ultra-low temperatures. This breakthrough device has the potential to significantly advance quantum computing and technology, enabling more precise control over qubits and improving overall performance.

SourceAalto University·JournalReview of Scientific Instruments·DateMay 25, 2023

New breathalyzer for disease sniffs out COVID in real-time, could be used to detect cancer, lung disease

A new laser-based breathalyzer using artificial intelligence can detect COVID-19 in real-time with excellent accuracy. The technology, powered by frequency comb spectroscopy and machine learning, analyzes the unique chemical fingerprint of each breath sample to identify specific health conditions.

SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalJournal of Breath Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 10, 2023

Scientists demonstrate unprecedented sensitivity in measuring time delay between two photons

A team of researchers has achieved unparalleled precision in measuring the time delay between two photons using frequency-resolving sampling measurements. This breakthrough enables faster and more efficient characterisation of nanostructures, including biological samples and nanomaterial surfaces.

SourceUniversity of Portsmouth·JournalPhysical Review Applied·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 25, 2023

Two-dimensional quantum freeze

Researchers from ETH Zurich have achieved groundbreaking cooling of a glass nanoparticle along two directions of motion, overcoming the 'Dark Mode Effect'. This breakthrough enables the creation of fragile quantum states and paves the way for ultrasensitive gyroscopes and sensors.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2023

Blast chiller for the quantum world

Physicists at the University of Innsbruck have demonstrated a new nonlinear cooling method, allowing massive objects to be cooled to nearly absolute zero. This breakthrough enables the observation of quantum effects on macroscopic objects, paving the way for highly sensitive quantum sensors.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 18, 2023

Chaos gives the quantum world a temperature

Computer simulations demonstrate that chaos plays a crucial role in the emergence of thermodynamic behavior from quantum theory. A quantum system with indistinguishable particles and a thermometer-like particle shows a temperature distribution consistent with Boltzmann's rules only when the system exhibits chaos.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalEntropy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 14, 2022