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Fingerprints of quantum entanglement

Researchers developed a novel verification method to prove large-scale entanglement with only a single measurement run, significantly reducing time and resources required. This breakthrough enables the reliable benchmarking of future quantum devices with unprecedented efficiency.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·Journalnpj Quantum Information·DateFeb 15, 2018

New tool for characterizing quantum simulators

Researchers from the University of Innsbruck have established a new method to efficiently characterize large quantum states, enabling the development of large-scale quantum simulators. The new method requires significantly fewer measurements than current gold standard, opening up possibilities for complex quantum simulations.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 6, 2017

RMIT researchers make leap in measuring quantum states

A breakthrough in quantum tomography has been achieved by RMIT researchers, demonstrating a new technique that significantly reduces resources and improves robustness against noise. This innovation enables the characterisation of large quantum states, a critical bottleneck in quantum information science.

SourceRMIT University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJul 21, 2016

Surprising qualities of insulator ring surfaces

Researchers have discovered that ring-shaped topological insulators display characteristics similar to those in spherical materials. The study reveals a zero-energy state on the surface of ring-shaped insulators and a coupling between charge carriers and curvature, leading to gauge fields and unique electron spin behavior.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateJun 29, 2016

Controlling quantum states atom by atom

A team of researchers has developed a method to precisely alter the quantum mechanical states of electrons in an array of quantum boxes. This allows for the investigation of interactions between various types of atoms and electrons, crucial for advancing quantum technologies.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalSmall·DateJun 9, 2016

Good quantum states and bad quantum states

Scientists from TU Wien and Free University of Berlin developed a quantum tomography method to measure and describe large quantum systems precisely with few measurements. This technique uses continuous matrix product states, which represent a vanishingly small fraction of all possible states but are physically important.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 3, 2015

Squeezed quantum communication

Physicists successfully transmit a flash of light in a sensitive quantum state through the atmosphere, enabling secure quantum communication. The technology has potential advantages over current methods, including ability to transmit in sunlight and higher transmission rates.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 9, 2014

A brake for spinning molecules

Scientists at Max-Planck Institute discover efficient way to brake molecular ion rotation, opening up new possibilities for laboratory-based astrochemistry. By cooling the rotational temperature using a tenuous gas, researchers can study chemical reactions in space more easily.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateMar 13, 2014

UCSB researchers make headway in quantum information transfer via nanomechanical coupling

A UC Santa Barbara research team has demonstrated a nanomechanical transducer that provides strong and coherent coupling between microwave signals and optical photons. This breakthrough enables the translation of electrical quantum states to optical quantum states, paving the way for secure communication and quantum teleportation.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Physics·DateSep 23, 2013

A new twist for quantum systems

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new control method for quantum systems, enabling precise steering through Hilbert spaces. This breakthrough has significant implications for the development of practical quantum computers.

SourceETH Zurich·JournalNature·DateApr 17, 2013

Quantum physics at a distance

Physicists at the University of Vienna successfully transmitted quantum states between two islands in the Canary Islands, overcoming previous distances of just 97 km. The experiment uses active feed-forward protocol to enable reliable quantum teleportation over long distances.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalNature·DateSep 5, 2012

Quantum copies do new tricks

Researchers at the University of Calgary have made a significant breakthrough in quantum copying, demonstrating that original states can be perfectly recovered from imperfect copies. This achievement has far-reaching implications for quantum technology, including potential applications in precision measurement and sample analysis.

SourceUniversity of Calgary·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 22, 2012

Not 1, not 2, not 3, but 4 clones!

Researchers have developed a theory for a quantum cloning machine that can produce four approximate copies of an initial quantum state, overcoming previous limitations to two or three copies. This advancement has significant implications for message encryption systems and analyzing security using shared secret quantum keys.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateNov 4, 2011

Quantum teleportation analysed by mathematical separation tool

Researchers from the University of Vienna have proven that the entanglement or separability of a quantum state depends on the perspective used to assess its status. By using mathematical density matrices, they showed how different factorisations can lead to entanglement or separability in complex physical systems.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal D·DateSep 27, 2011

Here A Beam, There A Beam

Researchers at California Institute of Technology successfully teleported a quantum state of light from one end of an optical bench to the other. The process, known as quantum teleportation, enables information transmission at the speed of light without physical medium.