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Scientists achieve all-electrical control of single-molecule quantum states

Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science have developed a new strategy for electrically controlling molecular quantum systems, enabling precise control of individual molecular spins. This breakthrough offers a practical approach to building future molecular quantum technologies.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 16, 2026
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Scientists unveil technique to build ultra-thin material stacks that promise quantum breakthrough

Researchers unveiled a technique to build ultra-clean 2D heterostructures using muscovite crystals, eliminating microscopic residues that disrupt electronic device performance. This method enables precise stacking of atomic layers, leading to new properties and potential breakthroughs in quantum computing and nanoelectronics.

SourceUniversity of Southampton·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026

The complete evolution of spin glass from order to chaos

Scientists at OIST create well-ordered antiferromagnetic crystal with controlled chemical disorder, tracking evolution from order to disorder. They clarify the definition of spin glass, offering a new baseline for studying exotic materials.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalMatter·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 21, 2026

Qubits created using unexpected materials

Scientists at Linköping University successfully created quantum bits using perovskite materials, overcoming previous theoretical limitations. The breakthrough enables the creation of more affordable quantum computers with improved scalability.

SourceLinköping University·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 17, 2026

Expanding the search for quantum-ready 2D materials

Researchers from the University of Chicago have developed a high-throughput computational strategy to find ideal 2D materials and substrates for qubits. They discovered 189 materials that could potentially support coherence times longer than those of diamond, including WS2 and Au-oxyselenides.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·DateDec 8, 2025
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Shining a light on dark valleytronics

Scientists at OIST use advanced spectroscopy to track the evolution of dark excitons, overcoming the fundamental challenge of accessing these elusive particles. The findings lay the foundation for dark valleytronics as a field, with potential applications in quantum information technologies.

SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalNature Communications·TypeImaging analysis·DateSep 24, 2025

Discovery could boost communications with simple twist of light

A team of researchers from the University of Melbourne and Hanyang University has discovered a new method for creating spiral whirlpools of light through Van der Waals materials. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient and secure optical communication systems, including Australia's NBN.

SourceUniversity of Melbourne·JournalLight Science & Applications·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 21, 2025

New breakthrough method to protect quantum spins from noise

Researchers have discovered a simple way to protect atoms from losing information by shining a single laser beam on them, reducing spin relaxation rates. The technique uses light to subtly shift atomic energy levels, aligning spins and keeping them in sync even as they collide with each other or surroundings.

SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 10, 2025

An elegant method for the detection of single spins using photovoltage

A team at HZB developed a method using photo-voltage to detect individual and local spin states of defects in diamonds. This could lead to more compact designs of quantum sensors. The research uses nitrogen vacancy centres, which can be manipulated with microwaves.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 15, 2025
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‘Brand new physics’ for next generation spintronics

Researchers at the University of Utah and UCI have discovered a unique quantum behavior that allows for the manipulation of electron-spin and magnetization through electrical currents. This phenomenon, dubbed anomalous Hall torque, has potential applications in neuromorphic computing.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 16, 2025

High-quality nanodiamonds for bioimaging and quantum sensing applications

Researchers from Okayama University create nanodiamonds with nitrogen-vacancy centers, exhibiting strong fluorescence and stable spin states for biological applications. The developed nanodiamonds have improved spin quality compared to bulk diamonds, making them suitable for bioimaging and quantum sensing.

SourceOkayama University·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2024

“Fussy” molecules prefer one direction over the other

Scientists from Osaka University have created a new class of materials, called chiral bifacial indacenodithiophene-based π-conjugated polymers, that can selectively interact with electrical currents in different polarities. These films exhibit strong spin polarization, making them promising for applications in spintronics and clean ene...

SourceOsaka University·JournalChemical Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 11, 2024
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Tiny quantum sensor to make a big impact

Researchers developed a new 2D quantum sensing chip using hexagonal boron nitride that can simultaneously detect temperature anomalies and magnetic fields in any direction. The chip is significantly thinner than current quantum technology for magnetometry, enabling cheaper and more versatile sensors.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 5, 2024

Making ferromagnets ready for ultra-fast communication and computation technology

A breakthrough in ferromagnet research enables ultra-fast spin behavior, leading to potential advancements in communication and computation technologies. The study's findings have the potential to unlock terahertz processing power, a thousand times faster than current smartphones and computers.

SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 13, 2024

Switching nanomagnets using infrared lasers

Researchers at TU Graz have calculated that metal phthalocyanine molecules generate tiny magnetic fields when irradiated with circularly polarized infrared light. The team aims to experimentally prove the principle, which could lead to high-precision optical switches for quantum computer circuits.

SourceGraz University of Technology·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 11, 2024
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Unconventional magnets: stress reduces frustration

A Vienna University of Technology team successfully changed the type of magnetism in a single crystal by applying pressure, reducing frustration and increasing temperature of magnetic phase transition. This discovery could lead to novel materials for secure data storage and quantum computers.

SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 20, 2023

Valleytronics is warming up at Brookhaven Lab

Scientists have discovered a method for maintaining valley polarization at room temperature using transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and chiral lead halide perovskites. This breakthrough could lead to the development of devices that store and process information in novel ways without the need for ultra-low temperatures.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 8, 2023

Move over diamond. hBN is quantum’s new best friend.

Researchers have developed a method to stabilize the –1 state of boron vacancy defects in hBN, enabling it to replace diamond as a material for quantum sensing and quantum information processing. The team discovered unique properties of hBN and characterized its material, opening up new avenues for study.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems·JournalNano Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 26, 2023
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Spinning into the future

Researchers have developed a new method for designing metasurfaces using photonic Dirac waveguides, enabling the creation of binary spin-like structures of light. This advances the field of meta-optics and opens opportunities for integrated quantum photonics and data storage systems.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems·JournalNature Nanotechnology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2023

Physicists find unusual waves in nickel-based magnet

Researchers found that two outermost electrons from each nickel ion behaved differently, cancelling each other out in a phenomenon called a spin singlet. This led to the discovery of two families of propagating waves at dramatically different energies, contradicting expectations of local excitations.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 18, 2023
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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.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 23, 2022

“Kagome” metallic crystal adds new spin to electronics

Researchers discovered a novel metallic crystal, Kagome metal, with unusual electronic behavior on its surface. The material's unique atomic structure allows for the manipulation of electrons' spin chirality, which can be controlled by applying a local voltage.

SourceCity University of Hong Kong·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2022

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.

SourceRice University·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 1, 2022
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Following ultrafast magnetization dynamics in depth

Scientists at Max Born Institute create novel method to probe magnetic thin film systems, identifying heat injection from platinum layer as cause of magnetization changes. The approach allows femtosecond temporal and nanometer spatial resolution, paving way for studying ultrafast magnetism and device-relevant geometries.

SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 22, 2022

New model offers physics-inspired rankings evaluation

A new model offers a physics-inspired way to evaluate rankings, providing accurate predictions in various systems. The continuous numbering system allows for better handling of discrete data, enabling the calculation of ranking probabilities and uncertainty.

SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalPhysical Review E·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 7, 2022

“Hot” spin quantum bits in silicon transistors

The research team created silicon-based qubits using FinFET architecture that can store quantum information in two states at higher temperatures, allowing for scalability and integration into existing industry standards.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalNature Electronics·DateMar 25, 2022
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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.

SourceRice University·DateJan 13, 2022

Leading researchers publish new definition of quantum nanoscience

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.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Nanotechnology·DateNov 29, 2021

It’s elementary: Visualizing molecular motion of substituted 9-phosphaanthracene

Scientists have successfully visualized the molecular motion of a highly unstable compound, 10-mesityl-1,8-bis(trifluoromethyl)-9-phosphaanthracene, using novel spectroscopic techniques. The study revealed unprecedented molecular motions and structure information, shedding light on its radical reactivity and potential applications.

SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 20, 2021

Kick-starting supersonic waves in antiferromagnets

Scientists demonstrate a new technique to generate magnetic waves in antiferromagnets, producing speeds much larger than the speed of sound. This discovery could lead to future electronic devices with reduced power consumption.

SourceDelft University of Technology·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 29, 2021

One more hit from rare Earth: Efficient coherent spin manipulation by the electric field

Scientists from Peking University have developed an efficient method for manipulating the electron spin using an electric field, overcoming the challenges of traditional magnetic resonance techniques. The breakthrough could lead to significant advancements in quantum information processing and the development of quantum computation units.

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 21, 2020
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Manipulating electron spins without loss of information

Researchers from the University of Basel create a chip that maintains and transmits electron spin information over large distances using electrical voltages. The technique overcomes spin decay, allowing for targeted spin manipulation without information loss.

SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalPhysical Review X·DateJul 19, 2017