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The research group developed a new method to test quantum gates with high efficiency and robustness, achieving optimal sample complexity without increasing with scale. Using this method, they tested CNOT and Toffoli gates, requiring significantly fewer measurements than traditional methods.
A physicist at Lancaster University has suggested an alternative approach to calculate radiation reaction, which has sparked controversy. The proposed method considers the effects of many charged particles on each other's fields, rather than self-interaction, leading to new insights into energy and momentum conservation.
Researchers developed a tool to determine the minimum quantum computer size needed to solve problems like breaking Bitcoin encryption and simulating molecules. The estimated requirement ranges from 30 million to 300 million physical qubits, suggesting Bitcoin is currently safe from a quantum attack.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories developed a precision diagnostic to detect and describe problems in quantum computing hardware. Using gate set tomography, they discovered new innovations that improve the reliability and accuracy of quantum processors.
Scientists at the University of Missouri study photodissociation reactions on the quantum level, revealing strong quantum effects that challenge classical 'billiard-ball' models. The research could lead to a better understanding of atmospheric chemistry and develop new theoretical frameworks.
Researchers developed a multifunctional microfiber probe for real-time monitoring of cellular molecules and changes in cell morphology. The nanowire probe enabled sensitive detection of refractive index distribution in single living cells during apoptosis.
Physicist Guido Pagano has won a prestigious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study quantum entanglement and develop new error-correcting tools for quantum computation. He aims to understand how measurement affects entangled systems and create tools to correct errors caused by quantum decoherence.
Scientists successfully image a single ion in an ion trap system on nanosecond timescale, achieving resolution beyond 175 nm. The technique also demonstrates sub-10nm positioning accuracy and time resolution of 50 ns.
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory developed a method to stabilize graphene nanoribbons and directly measure their unique magnetic properties. By substituting nitrogen atoms along the zigzag edges, they can discretely tune the local electronic structure without disrupting the magnetic properties.
Researchers propose a method using optical cavities to enhance atom interferometers, enabling extreme momentum transfer for detecting dark matter and gravitational waves. This could facilitate breakthroughs in fundamental physics and future applications.
Researchers realized ultra-high precision search for exotic spin- and velocity-dependent interactions beyond the standard model, amplifying magnetic field signals. They used a quantum spin-based amplifier to study new physics theories, proposing a new class of bosons-nucleus coupling constraint.
Physicists investigate the act of measuring a quantum particle, revealing that non-linear models can reconcile quantum behavior with classical measurement outcomes. The study sheds light on the elusive crossover between quantum physics and the everyday world.
Researchers from diverse fields have converged on a new definition of quantum nanoscience, placing coherence at its center. The review highlights the nanoscale's role in harnessing useful quantum effects, with applications for industries and governments.
Researchers created a new ultra-thin material with quantum properties emulating rare earth compounds. The material exhibits the Kondo effect, leading to macroscopically entangled state of matter producing heavy-fermion systems.
Researchers at TU Delft developed a nanomechanical sensor that can function at room temperature using a spiderweb-inspired design. The breakthrough has large implications for studying gravity and dark matter, as well as quantum internet, navigation, and sensing.
A team of researchers has developed a simple and efficient method of quantum encryption using single photons, which can detect any attempt to hack the message. The breakthrough brings us closer to securing our data against quantum computers' potential attacks.
Physicists from Exeter and Zaragoza develop a theory to engineer non-reciprocal flows of quantum light and matter, paving the way for novel devices with directional character. This breakthrough may lead to the creation of quantum technologies requiring efficient, directional energy transfer.
Researchers have successfully imaged the spin of an individual molecule using electron spin resonance in a scanning tunneling microscope. This achievement allows for precise control of spin states and investigation of magnetic interactions between molecules.
A new monitoring protocol preserves coherence in quantum Otto engines, leading to improved power output and reliability. The 'repeated contacts scheme' avoids measurement-induced quantum effects, making the engine more capable and dependable.
Researchers used reinforcement learning to control a small particle moving in a double-well system, achieving accurate control despite noisy measurements. The method shows promise for future applications in quantum technologies and AI.
Researchers have developed a superconducting silicon-photonic chip for quantum communication, enabling optimal Bell-state measurement of time-bin encoded qubits. This breakthrough enhances the key rate of secure quantum communication and removes detector side-channel attacks, significantly increasing security.
Researchers at University of Copenhagen have developed a new quantum circuit that can operate and measure all four qubits simultaneously. This breakthrough resolves a significant engineering headache in the development of large functional quantum computers.
The Quantum Sensors project aims to create ultrasensitive gyroscopes and accelerometers using quantum states, enabling precise measurements for self-driving cars and spacecraft. This technology could capture information not provided by GPS, improving navigation and stability in various environments.
Researchers found that quantum mechanics' influence on particles affects light emission, demonstrating wavefunction collapse and altering interference patterns. The study sheds new light on the counter-intuitive phenomenon, revealing a direct connection between light emission and quantum entanglement.
A team of researchers from Harvard and MIT observed hydrodynamic electron flow in three-dimensional tungsten ditelluride for the first time using a new imaging technique. The findings provide a promising avenue for exploring non-classical fluid behavior in hydrodynamic electron flow, such as steady-state vortices.
Researchers found a way to potentially enhance material properties for next-generation electronics by confining electron and ion transport in a patterned thin film. Confinement caused electrons to interfere with each other, increasing the oxide's conductivity.
Researchers from DTU develop Fano laser, harnessing bound-state-in-the-continuum to improve coherence. This advancement enables ultrafast and low-noise nanolasers for high-speed computing and integrated photonics.
Researchers at the University of Bonn developed a method to visualize laser beams in a vacuum, allowing for precise alignment of individual atoms. This breakthrough enables faster and more accurate quantum optics experiments, potentially leading to advancements in computing and materials science.
Researchers have successfully demonstrated a new type of qubit that stores information in the oscillation amplitude of carbon nanotubes. This innovation has the potential to improve reliability in quantum computation by reducing interaction with the environment. However, experimental verification is still pending.
The documentary highlights key sustainability topics, including reducing energy requirements for complex computations and minimizing quantum computing's own environmental impact. Industry leaders from global tech giants to start-ups assess the industry's potential to address global sustainability issues.
The study improves laboratory constraints on exotic spin interaction, a key area of research for understanding dark matter and extra forces. By exploring velocity-dependent interactions, the team sets a four-order magnitude stricter limit than previous results, providing a new approach to probing beyond the Standard Model.
Scientists at KAIST developed a laser system generating highly interactive quantum particles at room temperature, which can recycle lost energy to achieve lower threshold energy levels. The system exploits parity-time reversal symmetry, allowing energy loss to be used as gain for high-efficiency and low-threshold lasers.
Researchers at MIT have cooled a large, human-scale object to close to its motional ground state, enabling the study of gravity's effects on massive quantum objects. The object, comprising nearly 1 octillion atoms, was cooled to 77 nanokelvins using LIGO's precise motion-measuring capabilities.
Researchers demonstrate a novel measurement paradigm dubbed Robust Weak Measurement, measuring an anomalous weak value with a single photon detection event. The team obtains an observable with eigenvalues in the range [-7,7] and reports a weak value of the pre- and postselected system on which a single-click measurement was performed.
The study reveals that the environment can have contrasting effects on localization in quantum systems, depending on the strength of disorder and interaction. This discovery suggests new ways to protect quantum devices from noise and potentially grant them novel properties.
Researchers will discuss fundamental questions and applied technologies in physics, including dark matter, quantum information science, and ultrafast physics. New findings on creating unusual non-local interactions and detecting COVID-19 biomarkers with ultrasensitivity will also be presented.
Researchers demonstrate controlled reversal of thermoelectric current in a tiny cloud of atoms by tuning interaction strength. This breakthrough advances the fundamental understanding of interacting quantum systems and paves the way for designing efficient thermoelectric materials.
Harvard University researchers have extended the lifespan of a dipolar molecule, enabling stable qubits for quantum computing and simulation applications. The new method allows for controlled individual atom interactions, granting scientists a key resource for molecule-based quantum information processing.
Scientists at University of Bath found a way to bind two photons together, creating photon-photon polaritons with predicted masses 1,000+ times lighter than electrons. This discovery has potential applications in terabit and quantum optical communication schemes and precision measurements.
Researchers have discovered that individual molecules on a metal surface can interact with each other over large distances, potentially revolutionizing the field of computing. This phenomenon has significant implications for the development of new electronic and optoelectronic technologies based on organic molecules and 2D materials.
A researcher at Hiroshima University has proposed a method to test the precision of measurements in quantum systems. By using a qubit as an external probe, he demonstrates that different measurements can accurately determine the same physical property before measurement, even when values change based on the procedure.
Researchers achieved a novel approach to control the interactions between microwave photons and magnons, enabling on-demand tunability of microwave-magnonic devices. This breakthrough has significant implications for electronic devices and quantum signal processing, potentially leading to advances in both fields.
Polaritons interact more than expected due to strong light-matter coupling and huge exciton-photon mass ratio. This challenges common assumptions about these quasiparticles, shedding new light on their interactions and applications in ultra-low energy electronics.
Researchers at JILA create a dense gas of ultracold potassium-rubidium molecules, gaining control over long-distance molecular interactions. The new scheme enables exploration of exotic quantum states in which all molecules interact with each other.
Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed a new way to model hypersonic flow, allowing for a better understanding of thermal protection systems and heat shields. The research uses quantum physics and machine learning to simulate the interactions between molecules and atoms in extreme environments.
Australian researchers have located the 'sweet spot' for positioning qubits in silicon, essential for developing robust interactions between qubits. The team used scanning tunnelling microscope (STM) lithography techniques to precisely place phosphorus atoms and create reproducible, strong and fast interactions.
Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh have created a serpentine path for electrons, changing their properties and giving rise to new behavior. The work uses a nanoscale sketching technique to engineer spin-orbit interactions, which could be useful in future quantum technologies.
The study successfully demonstrated an optimal entanglement collective measurement that reduces quantum backaction to zero in a two-qubit system under strongly coherent evolution. The experiment achieved high fidelity of 98.5% and marks a significant advancement in the field of quantum thermodynamics.
Researchers at Osaka City University have found a way to fine-tune quantum resonance in layered structures of quantum dots, leading to improved charge transport and potential applications in solar cells. The breakthrough involves controlling the distance between quantum dot layers using short ligands and polyelectrolytes.
Researchers from University of Bristol's QET Labs developed a tiny device that measures quantum features of light at record high speeds. This achievement promises novel routes to outperform current state-of-the-art in computing, communication, and measurement.
Researchers at Princeton University create device that excites erbium atoms using laser light, allowing control of multiple atoms without spatial information. This enables study of rich quantum mechanical behavior and entanglement in atoms at tiny distances.
Researchers at a new DOE center are developing cutting-edge quantum sensing devices to unravel the mysteries of quantum materials. The devices will allow scientists to probe materials with pairs of photons or electrons, paving the way for discovering new quantum materials and inventing more sensitive probes.
Researchers aim to demonstrate ideal energy transfer in quantum systems, potentially leading to more efficient engines and quantum computers. The project uses superconducting circuits to design experiments that can be carried out within realistic quantum systems.
Researchers have discovered a method to prepare robust initial states in quantum information systems, minimizing unwanted transitions and preserving quantum information. This breakthrough could enable more complex operations in quantum computing.
Researchers at Kiel University found that neglected magnetic interactions play a key role in stabilizing skyrmions, increasing their lifetime and opening up new material systems. The discovery could enhance the stability of skyrmions, enabling their use in future electronic devices and data storage concepts.
Zhao is developing numerical algorithms to describe superfluidity and magnetic orders in repulsively interacting Fermi gases of ultracold atoms. His work aims to understand complex quantum matter, enabling scientists to design better materials.
A team of scientists has developed a novel method for measuring ultra-cold temperatures using a single, super-cooled atom as a thermometer. This technique allows for the detection of minute changes in temperature, essential for harnessing quantum technologies and reducing noise in quantum experiments.
Researchers have successfully observed the interaction of two time crystals, a major breakthrough that could lead to applications in quantum information processing. The discovery showcases controlled interactions between time crystals, a crucial step towards harnessing their potential.
Scientists have found that quantum particles can carry unlimited information about interacted objects, enabling precise measurements. Researchers developed a new technique using quasi-probabilities to improve metrology, leading to potential breakthroughs in super-precise microscopes and quantum computers.
The new Q-SEnSE center will explore grand challenges in quantum sensing, measurement science, and advancing real-world technologies. Researchers will partner with engineers to turn advancements into practical applications, educating the next generation of quantum workforce.