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Breakthrough in tin-vacancy centers for quantum network applications

Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology have successfully created Sn-V centers with identical photon frequency and linewidth, marking a new phase in their use as quantum nodes. The breakthrough enables the formation of stable Sn-V centers suitable for creating remote entangled quantum states.

Theory can sort order from chaos in complex quantum systems

A new mathematical theory developed by scientists at Rice University and Oxford University can predict the nature of motions in complex quantum systems. The theory applies to any sufficiently complex quantum system and may give insights into building better quantum computers, designing solar cells, or improving battery performance.

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Researchers find distortion-free forms of structured light

Researchers from University of the Witwatersrand developed a new approach to studying complex light in complex systems. They found distortion-free forms of structured light that emerge undistorted from noisy channels, unlike other forms of structured light which become unrecognizable. This breakthrough has the potential to pave the wa...

Toward practical quantum optics: multiphoton qubits from LNOI

Researchers from Nanjing University have proposed the first scheme to practically generate N-photon states deterministically using a lithium-niobate-on-insulator platform. The scheme involves deterministic parametric down-conversion and demonstrates feasibility for generating multiphoton qubit states.

Distortion-free structured light

Scientists develop eigenmodes of structured light that remain undistorted even in turbulent channels, enabling robust transmission through noisy media. This breakthrough paves the way for future work in quantum light communication and imaging through complex systems.

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Researchers devise a new path toward ‘quantum light’

Researchers have devised a new mechanism to generate high-energy 'quantum light', which could reveal new properties of matter at the atomic scale. The theory predicts a way to control the quantum nature of light using correlated emitters with a strong laser.

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Organic X-ray excitement for innovative imaging

KAUST researchers have designed and built novel organic scintillator materials for detecting X-rays at low doses, overcoming stability issues with existing ceramic or perovskite materials. The new approach uses heavy atoms to improve X-ray absorption capability and exciton utilization efficiency.

Researchers use quantum mechanics to see objects without looking at them

A new method bridges the quantum and classical worlds, enabling interaction-free detection of microwave pulses with a superconducting circuit. This breakthrough demonstrates genuine quantum advantage using a simpler setup, with potential applications in quantum computing, optical imaging, and cryptographic key distribution.

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University of Ottawa researchers solve 20-year-old optical light mystery

Researchers at the University of Ottawa have developed a new technique to differentiate the mirror images of a chiral molecule, a problem that was believed to be unsolvable for nearly 20 years. The team used linear polarized helical light beams to enhance sensitivity and observed differential absorption in achiral molecules.

Pulses driven by artificial intelligence tame quantum systems

Researchers from Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) have developed a machine learning-based method to discover non-intuitive pulse sequences that can cool mechanical objects to ultracold temperatures faster than traditional methods. This breakthrough showcases the utility of artificial intelligence in quantum technologies.

Researchers realize long-lived storage of multimode quantum states

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have developed a method to store high-dimensional orbital angular momentum quantum states for an extended period. The team used a guiding magnetic field combined with clock state preparation to achieve a storage time of up to 400μs, surpassing previous records.

Achieving a quantum fiber

ICFO researchers successfully demonstrate transport of two-photon quantum states through a phase-separated Anderson localization optical fiber, showing maintained spatial anti-correlation. The phase-separated fiber enables efficient transmission of quantum information via Corning's optical fiber.

Spin correlation between paired electrons demonstrated

Physicists at the University of Basel have experimentally demonstrated a negative correlation between the spins of paired electrons from a superconductor. The researchers used spin filters made of nanomagnets and quantum dots to achieve this, as reported in the scientific journal Nature.

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Uncovering the massive quantum mysteries of black holes

Researchers at the University of Queensland have confirmed black hole quantum properties, including superposition and wildly different masses simultaneously. The study reinforces early theories by Jacob Bekenstein, postulating that black holes can only have specific mass values within certain bands or ratios.

Scientists discover exotic quantum state at room temperature

Physicists have observed novel quantum effects in a topological insulator at room temperature, opening up new possibilities for efficient quantum technologies. This breakthrough uses bismuth-based topological materials to bypass the need for ultra-low temperatures.

Advance brings quantum computing one step closer to implementation

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have identified possible solutions to limitations of qubits for quantum computing. They successfully controlled temperature and movement of trapped electrons in a vacuum using hybrid quantum systems, paving the way for potential applications in quantum technology.

Trapping polaritons in an engineered quantum box

Australian researchers have engineered a quantum box for polaritons in a two-dimensional material, achieving large polariton densities and a partially 'coherent' quantum state. The novel technique allows researchers to access striking collective quantum phenomena and enable ultra-energy-efficient technologies.

New measurements quantifying qudits provide glimpse of quantum future

A multi-institutional team has developed an efficient method for measuring high-dimensional qudits, which are more resistant to noise and can carry more information than qubits. The technique uses phase modulators and pulse shapers to characterize qudit entanglement with unprecedented precision.

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Metalens array promotes the scalability of optical addressing

Researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology developed a scalable metalens array for optical addressing, enabling compact focusing of individual addressing beams onto quantum particles. The design features a periodical metalens molecule with a 'Z' shape, allowing for arbitrary focused spot arrays and low crosstalk.

Physicists probe 'astonishing' morphing properties of honeycomb-like material

Researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder have discovered a novel phenomenon in a type of quantum material that can change its electrical properties under specific conditions. The material, known as Mn3Si2Te6, exhibits colossal magnetoresistance when exposed to certain magnetic fields, allowing it to behave like a metal wire.

Interwoven: Charge and magnetism intertwine in kagome material

Researchers at Rice University have discovered a unique arrangement of atoms in iron-germanium crystals that leads to a collective dance of electrons. The phenomenon, known as a charge density wave, occurs when the material is cooled to a critically low temperature and exhibits standing waves of fluid electrons.

SU(N) matter is about 3 billion times colder than deep space

Researchers use lasers to cool atoms to absolute zero, revealing new phenomena in an unexplored realm of quantum magnetism. The creation of SU(N) matter opens a gateway to understanding the behavior of materials and potentially leading to novel properties.

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Entangled photons tailor-made

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute have successfully generated up to 14 entangled photons using a single atom, enabling efficient creation of quantum computer building blocks. This breakthrough could facilitate scalable measurement-based quantum computing and enable secure data transmission over greater distances.

A new connection between topology and quantum entanglement

Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania establish a relationship between topology and entanglement, tying two major principles in physics together. The connection reveals that the genus of the Fermi surface is closely related to a measure of quantum entanglement called mutual information.

A new leap in understanding nickel oxide superconductors

Researchers have discovered nickel oxide superconductors with the presence of charge density waves (CDWs), which accompany superconductivity. This discovery reveals that nickelates are capable of forming correlated states, hosting a variety of quantum phases, including superconductivity.

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Making dark semiconductors shine

Researchers successfully manipulated energy levels in tungsten diselenide to induce luminescence, a breakthrough for controlling matter through light fields. The discovery could enhance optical properties of organic semiconductors, leading to innovative LED and solar cell applications.

A quantum drum that stores quantum states for record-long times

The researchers improved the coherence time of a previously developed quantum membrane dramatically, expanding its usability for various purposes. With a coherence time of one hundred milliseconds, the membrane can store sensitive quantum information for further processing in a quantum computer or network.

Bumps could smooth quantum investigations

Rice University engineers have developed a novel approach to manipulating the magnetic and electronic properties of 2D materials by stressing them with contoured substrates. The technique, inspired by recent discoveries in twisted 2D materials, allows for unprecedented control over quantum effects.

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Going gentle on mechanical quantum systems

Researchers at ETH Zurich successfully demonstrated a protocol for gentle, controlled measurement of mechanical quantum states in hybrid qubit-resonator devices. This breakthrough enables applications such as quantum error correction and more, paving the way for advanced technological innovations.

Quantum one-way street in topological insulator nanowires

Researchers have created a giant magnetochiral anisotropy effect in topological insulator nanowires, allowing for highly controllable current rectification. This discovery opens the pathway for technological applications and demonstrates a significant step towards achieving topological qubits.

One particle on two paths: Quantum physics is right

Researchers at TU Wien and Hiroshima University have corrected a long-standing flaw in the double-slit experiment, proving that individual particles can move along multiple paths at once. By detecting a single neutron, they were able to determine its presence on each path with high accuracy.

Computational sleuthing confirms first 3D quantum spin liquid

Researchers use computational detective work to verify the existence of a 3D quantum spin liquid in cerium zirconium pyrochlore, overcoming decades-long challenge. The material exhibits fractionalized spin excitations, where electrons do not arrange their spins in relation to neighbors.

New approach may help clear hurdle to large-scale quantum computing

A Harvard-led team created a new method for processing quantum information that allows for the dynamic change of atoms' layout during computation, expanding capabilities and enabling self-correction of errors. This approach uses entanglement to connect atoms remotely and can process exponentially large amounts of information.

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Microcavities as a sensor platform

Researchers at University of Innsbruck and ETH Zurich propose a new concept for a high-precision quantum sensor using microcavities and levitated nanoparticles. By exploiting fast unstable dynamics, they demonstrate mechanical squeezing reducing motional fluctuations below zero-point motion.

Engineering the quantum states in solids using light

A POSTECH research team has developed a platform that can control and measure the properties of solid materials with light. This breakthrough enables the manipulation of quantum states in solids, which can be effectively used in quantum systems.

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Don’t underestimate undulating graphene

Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of electronics using undulating graphene, which creates mini channels that produce detectable magnetic fields. This technology has the potential to facilitate nanoscale optical devices and valleytronics applications, such as converging lenses and collimators.

Vacuum fluctuations break topological protection

Physicists at ETH Zurich demonstrate that vacuum fluctuations can cause a breakdown of topological protection in the integer quantum Hall effect. Exposing a quantum Hall system to strongly enhanced quantum vacuum fluctuations of a tight cavity provides a novel route to modify quantum states.

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Quantum errors made more tolerable

Researchers at ETH Zurich have successfully implemented a novel measurement scheme for finite-energy states, extending the coherence time of a trapped ion quantum oscillator by a factor of three. This breakthrough addresses a major challenge in quantum computing and brings us closer to enabling fault-tolerant quantum computers.

New approach transports trapped ions to create entangling gates

Scientists at Georgia Tech Research Institute have demonstrated a new approach for transporting trapped ion pairs through a single laser beam to create entangled qubits. This method reduces the need for multiple optical switches and complex controls, potentially simplifying quantum systems.

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Diamond quantum sensor detects “magnetic flow” excited by heat

A team of researchers from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology successfully detects thermally excited magnons in a yttrium iron garnet sample using a diamond-based quantum sensor. This breakthrough enables the detection of thermal magnon currents, opening doors to heat-controlled quantum devices.

NSF funds Rice effort to measure, preserve quantum entanglement

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.

Tuning the bonds of paired quantum particles to create dissipationless flow

A new graphene-based platform allows researchers to control the interaction strength between electrons and holes, enabling the formation of quantum condensates at room temperature. The platform's tunability enables testing of theoretical predictions about superconductivity and its potential for higher temperature limits.

Photon pairs are more sensitive to rotations than single photons

Scientists from Tampere University and National Research Council of Canada develop a technique using two-photon N00N states to create entangled photon pairs with improved measurement precision. This allows for spatially structured quantum states of light that can go beyond classical limits in rotation estimation.

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A-list candidate for fault-free quantum computing delivers surprise

Physicists at Rice University have found telltale signs of antiferromagnetic spin fluctuations coupled to superconductivity in uranium ditelluride, a rare material promising fault-free quantum computing. The discovery upends the leading explanation of how this state of matter arises in the material.

Engineering high-dimensional quantum states

A team of researchers demonstrates an adaptive optimization protocol that can engineer arbitrary high-dimensional quantum states, overcoming limitations due to noise and experimental imperfections. The protocol uses measured agreement between produced and target state to tune experimental parameters.

Towards quantum states of sound

A team of researchers at Imperial College London has generated and observed non-Gaussian states of high-frequency sound waves comprising over a trillion atoms. This breakthrough makes important strides towards generating macroscopic quantum states that will enable future quantum internet components to be developed.

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Twisting elusive quantum particles with a quantum computer

Scientists from TUM and Google Quantum AI used a highly controllable quantum processor to simulate exotic particles called anyons, which can emerge as collective excitations in two-dimensional systems. The study reveals the properties of these particles through braiding statistics, a key feature of topologically ordered states.

In the quantum realm, not even time flows as you might expect

A new study shows that quantum systems can exist in a superposition of forward and backward time flows, blurring the traditional concept of time. This phenomenon has practical implications for quantum thermodynamics, potentially offering advantages in thermal machines and refrigerators.

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How monitoring quantum Otto engine affects its performance

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.