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Recent study reduces Casimir force to lowest recorded level

Researchers at IUPUI have achieved a drastically reduced measurement of the Casimir effect, a fundamental quantum phenomenon experienced between two neutral bodies in a vacuum. The study uses nanostructured metallic plates to suppress the force to a much lower rate than ever recorded previously.

SourceIndiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis School of Science·JournalNature Communications·DateOct 1, 2013

Beyond quantum simulation: JILA physicists create 'crystal' of spin-swapping ultracold molecules

Researchers created a crystal-like arrangement of ultracold gas molecules that can swap quantum spin properties, potentially simulating or inventing exotic materials. The novel structure was achieved by manipulating the molecules' spins with microwave pulses, creating a 'superposition' of two opposite spins.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateSep 18, 2013
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Temperature in the quantum world

Researchers at Vienna University of Technology study a large cloud of atoms and find that disorder spreads with a certain velocity, leading to the loss of quantum properties. As the disorder grows, a temperature emerges in the system, mirroring classical behavior.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 9, 2013

Researchers propose new method for achieving nonlinear optical effects

A new method for achieving nonlinear optical effects has been proposed, enabling 'quantum gates' on demand for large-scale quantum circuits. The approach uses a sub-millimeter-diameter resonator to manipulate single photons and overcome the challenges of existing methods.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 20, 2013

Getting around the Uncertainty Principle

Physicists at University of Rochester and University of Ottawa have made direct measurements of light's polarization states for the first time. This breakthrough overcomes key challenges to Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, enabling faster quantum information processing.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalNature Photonics·DateMar 3, 2013

Playing quantum tricks with measurements

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck successfully reversed a quantum measurement using quantum error correction protocol, which contradicts foundational principles. This experiment demonstrates that information can be reconstructed from entangled states after individual particle measurements.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 15, 2013

More certainty on uncertainty's quantum mechanical role

Researchers have made precise measurements without disturbing the system, providing direct experimental evidence that a new measurement-disturbance relationship is more accurate. This finding has significant implications for fields like quantum cryptography.

SourceOptica·DateOct 4, 2012
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Light squeezed on a quantum scale

Griffith University researchers have developed a new technique for ultra-precise motion tracking using quantum-enhanced optical phase tracking. By combining

SourceGriffith University·JournalScience·DateSep 21, 2012

MIT News Release: 10-year-old problem in theoretical computer science falls

Researchers have developed multiprover interactive proofs that are resilient against entanglement, a breakthrough that has implications for cryptography and quantum physics. The findings provide insight into the complexity of computational problems and demonstrate the limitations of quantum information in cheating mechanisms.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·DateJul 30, 2012
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Quantum computers will be able to simulate particle collisions

Researchers have developed an algorithm that can simulate particle collisions on a quantum computer, a feat currently beyond conventional supercomputers. This breakthrough could enable quantum computers to tackle challenging problems like breaking complex codes and studying the early universe.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalScience·DateJun 1, 2012

Elusive quasiparticles realized

Researchers have successfully realized and analyzed repulsive polarons, a new type of quasiparticle with modified properties. By controlling particle interactions, they found that these quasiparticles can exist for an almost ten times longer lifetime than previously thought.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateMay 23, 2012

NIST physicists benchmark quantum simulator with hundreds of qubits

The NIST simulator, built with 350 beryllium ions, has passed benchmarking tests and can study complex problems in material science that conventional computers cannot model. Scientists are now poised to explore high-temperature superconductors using the simulator's controlled quantum interactions.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateApr 25, 2012
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Are you certain, Mr. Heisenberg?

Researchers at Vienna University of Technology distinguish different sources of quantum uncertainty, including fundamental uncertainty rooted in the particle itself. The study confirms the validity of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle while revealing a more nuanced understanding of quantum mechanics.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·DateJan 16, 2012

Counting atoms with glass fiber

Scientists at Vienna University of Technology have developed a new method to detect single atoms using ultra-thin glass fibers, allowing for precise measurement of tiny amounts of substances. The technique enables the control of quantum states without destroying them.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 7, 2011

Hints of universal behavior seen in exotic 3-atom states

Researchers have observed four cesium states with roughly the same size, surprising theorists and suggesting a new kind of ultracold chemistry at work. The three-body parameter varies consistently across different atomic species, implying universal behavior.

SourceJoint Quantum Institute·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 23, 2011

Optical circuit enables new approach to quantum technologies

Researchers have successfully demonstrated a quantum logic gate acting on four particles of light, enabling new approaches to quantum technologies. The device has the potential to improve secure communication and precision measurement, paving the way for more efficient computers and innovative applications.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJun 24, 2011
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Real-world graphene devices may have a bumpy ride

Researchers at NIST found that layering graphene on a substrate transforms its properties, creating hills and valleys that hinder electron mobility. The study uses a scanning tunneling microscope (STM) to investigate graphene's ideal properties in real-world conditions.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature Physics·DateJan 20, 2011
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NIST researchers create 'quantum cats' made of light

Researchers at NIST have created an optical Schrödinger's cat by detecting three photons simultaneously, a state predicted in quantum optics for years. This achievement enhances prospects for manipulating light to improve measurement techniques and contribute to quantum computing and communications.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review A·DateSep 1, 2010

One more step on the path to quantum computers

Researchers at TUM achieve ten times stronger interaction than previous levels, opening new experimental options for quantum computing. The ultrastrong coupling creates a new unit of atom-photon pairs, challenging existing theories.

SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 30, 2010
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Physicsts reveal how to cope with frustration

Researchers have simulated frustration in a smallest possible quantum system, revealing its relation to entanglement. The team created a fully controllable frustrated magnetic network with three spins, allowing them to manipulate interactions using laser beams.

SourceUniversity of Maryland·JournalNature·DateJun 2, 2010

Quantum dynamics of matter waves reveal exotic multibody collisions

Researchers at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München create an artificial crystal of light to observe exotic multiparticle interactions, revealing complex quantum dynamics and periodic collapses and revivals of matter wave fields. The study demonstrates the existence of three-body collisions involving multiple atoms simultaneously.

SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature·DateMay 14, 2010

It's electrifying

Researchers at JILA have demonstrated a new tool for controlling ultracold gases and ultracold chemistry by applying small electric fields. The study shows that the electric field spurs a dramatic increase in chemical reactions, with molecules reacting faster when approaching each other head-to-tail parallel to the applied field.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateApr 28, 2010

Exploring the standard model of physics without the high-energy collider

Researchers at UC Berkeley and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory detected a large effect of the weak interaction in Ytterbium, about 100 times bigger than seen in Cesium. This finding opens up new opportunities for sensitive searches for new physics using tabletop atomic physics techniques.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 10, 2009
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Quantum measurements: Common sense is not enough

A team of physicists from Innsbruck, Austria, have proven that it is not possible to explain quantum phenomena in non-contextual terms. They used techniques designed for building a quantum computer and performed a series of measurements on a pair of laser-cooled calcium ions.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature·DateJul 22, 2009

University of Oklahoma researchers discover giant Rydberg atom molecules

Giant Rydberg molecules are formed by two interacting atoms due to fluctuations in electron orbitals, allowing for electric field manipulation and control over molecular properties. The discovery brings researchers closer to developing new quantum devices that combine isolated atomic systems with advances in microelectronics.

SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalNature Physics·DateJun 24, 2009

Science: Investigating new materials with ultracold atoms

Physicists use ultracold atoms in optical lattices to simulate complex materials like high-temperature superconductors. They successfully detect the Mott insulator, a state of strong electronic interactions, and confirm a key theoretical model.

SourceHelmholtz Association·JournalScience·DateDec 4, 2008

Quantum measurements, precisely

The EuroQUASAR programme will develop next-generation quantum standards for precise optical clocks and inertial sensors. Researchers, including Professor Markus Arndt, are working on new methods for quantum interferometry to measure molecular details such as mass and geometry.

SourceEuropean Science Foundation·DateSep 24, 2008

Weizmann Institute scientists show quantum systems could flout physics law

Researchers found that frequent temperature measurements can alter the behavior of quantum systems, allowing them to heat up when hotter than the bath and cool down when colder. This effect is due to decoupling from the heat bath during measurement, introducing energy into the system and altering its temperature.

SourceWeizmann Institute of Science·JournalNature·DateJun 2, 2008
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Thousands of atoms swap 'spins' with partners in quantum square dance

Physicists at NIST induce thousands of atoms to swap spins, creating logical connections for quantum computing. The demonstration advances prospects for using neutral atoms as qubits, which could provide extraordinary power for applications like encryption code-breaking.

SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalNature·DateJul 25, 2007

Physicists wipe away complexity for a clearer view of heavy nuclei

Researchers from Michigan State and Central Michigan universities develop a new approach to modeling atomic nuclei, reducing computational complexity by focusing on correlations between particles. This breakthrough enables more accurate predictions for the structure of heavy atomic nuclei.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 14, 2007

Top awards go to Williams College physics professor William Wootters

Professor Wootters was awarded the International Quantum Communications Award and the APS Prize to a Faculty Member for Research in an Undergraduate Institution. His research on quantum teleportation has been widely cited, and he is recognized for his engagement of undergraduate students in physics research.

SourceWilliams College·DateDec 6, 2006
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New simulator is next step on the road to developing quantum computers

Researchers have developed a novel simulator that can recreate quantum behavior in atoms and particles, enabling control over individual parts of a quantum system. This breakthrough is crucial for developing powerful quantum computers that can perform calculations billions of times faster than normal computers.

SourceImperial College London·JournalNature Physics·DateNov 26, 2006
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