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Collaboration reveals interplay between charge order and superconductivity at nanoscale

A large-scale collaboration has uncovered how charge order and superconductivity interact at the nanoscale, enabling new insights into high-temperature superconductor dynamics. The study aims to develop a framework for understanding how these materials emerge, with potential applications in energy and telecommunication systems.

SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·JournalScience·DateMay 20, 2022

Researchers find way to form diodes from superconductors

Scientists have created novel superconducting spintronic tunnel diodes that can rectify or limit current like semiconductor diodes. These devices operate at much lower temperatures than their counterparts, making them suitable for quantum technology applications.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2022

Researchers find superconductors can carry magnetic information to much longer distances than conventional metals

The study reveals that superconductors can transmit spin currents between magnets, allowing for controlled magnetic interactions and modifying the magnetic response. This breakthrough enables new approaches to information processing using magnetic materials at low temperatures.

SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 6, 2022
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Neon ice shows promise as new qubit platform

A team of scientists at Argonne National Laboratory has created a new qubit platform using neon gas, freezing it into a solid and trapping a single electron. The system shows great promise as an ideal building block for future quantum computers.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 4, 2022

Superconducting gradiometer could speed up earthquake early warning

A new device, Superconducting Earthquake Early-warning Device (SEED), could detect minute gravity fluctuations caused by earthquakes, potentially speeding up earthquake early warning systems. The device aims to detect large earthquakes within 5-10 seconds, complementing existing seismic wave-based systems.

SourceSeismological Society of America·DateApr 21, 2022
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Guiding a superconducting future with graphene quantum magic

Scientists have identified magic-angle twisted bilayer graphene as a promising material for high-temperature superconductivity. Researchers found that nematic order in MATBG originates from the interference between fluctuations of a novel degree-of-freedom combining valley and spin degrees.

SourceNagoya University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 18, 2022

In race to build quantum computing hardware, silicon begins to shine

Researchers at Princeton University have achieved an unprecedented level of fidelity in two-qubit silicon devices, paving the way for the use of silicon technology in quantum computing. The study's findings suggest that silicon spin qubits have advantages over other qubit types, including scalability and size limitations.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 6, 2022

Physicists elucidate connection between symmetry and Mott physics in step towards understanding high-temperature superconductivity

Researchers at University of Illinois discover key connection between symmetry and Mott physics, providing new insight into high-temperature superconductivity. They found that breaking a hidden symmetry destroys Fermi liquids, implying that all models of Mott insulators must break this particle-hole symmetry.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 22, 2022

Tiny magnets could hold the secret to new quantum computers

Scientists have achieved efficient quantum coupling between two distant magnetic devices, which can host magnons and exchange energy and information. This achievement may be useful for creating new quantum information technology devices.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 21, 2022
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Physicists shed light on the darkness

Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully manipulated dark states in superconducting circuits using microwave radiation. The team's discovery opens up new possibilities for quantum simulations and information processing, which could have significant implications for fields such as chemistry and materials science.

SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 14, 2022

Magnetism helps electrons vanish in high-temp superconductors

Researchers at Cornell University discovered that magnetism is key to understanding the behavior of electrons in high-temperature superconductors. They found that at a critical point, most of the electrons in a particular region vanish, and magnetism explains this phenomenon.

SourceCornell University·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 10, 2022

Working to revolutionize the way we live

University of Houston researchers have developed a pressure-quench process that enhances superconductivity in materials at room temperature, potentially revolutionizing electric power transmission. This breakthrough could lead to highly efficient electric power transmission systems with zero energy wasted.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalJournal of Superconductivity and Novel Magnetism·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 9, 2022
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Mobile excitons as neutral information carriers

Researchers have created and detected dispersing excitons in a metal using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy, a breakthrough that could enable efficient data transmission. The discovery of mobile excitons in TaSe3 reveals their mobility and potential to revolutionize electronics.

SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 21, 2022

New insight into unconventional superconductivity

Researchers at PSI's Laboratory for Muon Spin Spectroscopy have discovered strong evidence of exotic charge order and orbital currents in a correlated kagome superconductor. The findings provide a new insight into unconventional superconductivity and its relationship with the quantum anomalous Hall effect.

SourcePaul Scherrer Institute·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 9, 2022
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Solving a superconducting mystery with more precise computations

Researchers used a new method to study phonons and electrons in cuprates, resolving the basis for high-temperature superconductivity. The method, developed by Clemson University's Yao Wang, enabled accurate calculations of electron-phonon coupling and its impact on neighboring electrons.

SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin, Texas Advanced Computing Center·JournalPhysical Review X·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJan 28, 2022

Tiny materials lead to a big advance in quantum computing

Researchers at MIT have developed ultrathin superconducting qubits using hexagonal boron nitride, enabling smaller devices with reduced interference. The material's defect-free structure reduces cross-talk, paving the way for thousands of qubits in a device.

SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Materials·DateJan 27, 2022

Say hello to a record-setting isotope

Scientists have created the world's lightest version of magnesium, a record-setting isotope that helps refine theories on atomic structure. The unstable isotope was produced using particle accelerators and decays within tenths of a second, making it impossible to measure directly.

SourceMichigan State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 6, 2022
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Creating invisibility with superconducting materials

Researchers have discovered a new material, α-MoO3, that can be used to create invisibility concentrators with improved performance and lower production costs. The study suggests the use of α-MoO3 to control energy flow and scatter light, enabling the creation of devices with near-perfect invisibility.

SourceDe Gruyter·JournalNanophotonics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateDec 21, 2021

To capture single photons, researchers create an interference ‘wall’

Theorists at the University of Chicago have developed a new scheme for trapping single photons in a cavity, creating a 'wall' that prevents further photons from entering. This mechanism allows two sources to emit selected photons into a cavity before destructive interference cancels them out.

SourceUniversity of Chicago·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 3, 2021

Combining pressure, electrochemistry to synthesize superhydrides

The study found that applying an electrical potential can stabilize high-temperature superconducting superhydrides at much lower pressures than previously thought. This new method could lead to the creation of new materials with broad applications in consumer and industrial sectors.

SourceUniversity of Illinois Chicago·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 15, 2021

Electron family creates previously unknown state of matter

Researchers at TU Dresden discover a new state of matter created by four electrons in certain superconducting metals, potentially revolutionizing energy transport. The finding has significant implications for the energy industry, where up to 15% of energy is lost due to transport resistance.

SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalNature Physics·DateNov 5, 2021
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A new dimension in magnetism and superconductivity launched

Researchers build a bridge between magnetism and superconductivity communities, highlighting the potential of curvilinear geometry to modify existing functionalities and launch new ones. The approach enables investigations into curvature effects in systems with vector and scalar order parameters.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateNov 3, 2021

A superconducting silicon-photonic chip for quantum communication

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.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 1, 2021

Unmasking the magic of superconductivity in twisted graphene

Researchers discovered a resemblance between magic graphene's superconductivity and high-temperature superconductors, shedding light on the mysterious ceramic compounds. The study provides evidence for unconventional superconductivity in magic bilayer graphene.

SourcePrinceton University·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2021

Connecting the dots between material properties and qubit performance

Scientists discovered structural and surface chemistry defects in superconducting niobium qubits that may cause loss. The study pinpointed these defects using state-of-the-art characterization capabilities at the Center for Functional Nanomaterials and National Synchrotron Light Source II.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalCommunications Materials·DateSep 30, 2021

A kagome lattice superconductor reveals a “cascade” of quantum electron states

Boston College physicists uncover novel charge density waves and symmetry-broken phases in the topological kagome metal CsV3Sb5, leading to superconductivity at low temperatures. The study reveals a 'cascade' of correlated electron states driving electrical conduction and potential implications for unconventional electron pairing.

SourceBoston College·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2021
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Fabricating MgB2 superconductors using spark plasma sintering and pulse magnetization

New research from Shibaura Institute of Technology reveals that spark plasma sintering produces highly dense MgB2 bulks with improved mechanical and superconducting properties. The resulting samples exhibit superior strengths and high trapped field performance, making them suitable for space applications and electric machines.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalMaterials Science and Engineering B·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 23, 2021

New cerium superhydrides become stepping stones to ‘Goldilocks’ superconductors

Scientists have discovered two new cerium superhydrides, CeH9 and CeH10, which exhibit superconductivity at lower pressures than previously known compounds. This breakthrough brings researchers closer to creating room-temperature superconductors with more manageable pressure conditions.

SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 13, 2021

New wave of electron research

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have made a surprising discovery about the behavior of electrons in iron-based superconducting materials. They found that the electrons form a nematicity wave, which could help them understand how electrons interact with each other in superconductors and lead to new discoveries.

SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 2, 2021
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Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors: Next big thing in blood flow measurement

Researchers developed a novel detector system using superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors to measure cerebral blood flow. The SNSPD-DCS system showed significant improvement in signal-to-noise ratio compared to conventional SPAD-based DCS, allowing for clearer detection of arterial pulses.

SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 19, 2021

New mechanism of superconductivity discovered in graphene

A novel alternative mechanism to achieve superconductivity in graphene has been discovered by researchers at the Center for Theoretical Physics of Complex Systems. This breakthrough involves interactions between electrons and bogolons, which can confer superconductivity up to 70 Kelvin within graphene.

SourceInstitute for Basic Science·Journal2D Materials·DateJul 14, 2021

Reviewing pressure effects on iron-based high-temperature superconductors

The review highlights the use of pressure as a versatile method to explore new materials and gain insight into high-temperature superconductor mechanisms. Iron-based superconductors exhibit a relatively high transition temperature, with research efforts focusing on raising this temperature through pressure-induced effects.

SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalMaterials Today Physics·DateJul 11, 2021

RIXS demonstrates magnetic behaviour in nickelate superconductors

Researchers at Diamond Light Source used Resonant Inelastic X-ray Scattering (RIXS) to study the magnetic properties of nickelate superconductors. The study revealed that these materials exhibit similar magnetic behavior to cuprates, bringing scientists closer to understanding how high-temperature superconductivity arises.

SourceDiamond Light Source·JournalScience·DateJul 9, 2021
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The pressure is off and high temperature superconductivity remains

Researchers demonstrate superconductivity in iron selenide crystals without applied pressure using a new pressure-quench technique. The method retains the high-temperature superconductive phase even after removing the applied pressure, bringing scientists closer to realizing room-temperature superconductivity at ambient pressure.

SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJul 8, 2021

Scientists discover new type of quasiparticle

Researchers at NUST MISIS and other institutions have experimentally proved the existence of a new type of quasiparticle - doublon topological excitations - in qubit chains. This discovery could be a step towards disorder-robust quantum metamaterials.

SourceNational University of Science and Technology MISIS·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJun 29, 2021

Physicists made photons be friends with magnons

Scientists from NUST MISIS and MIPT create a system with ultra-strong photon-to-magnon coupling, enabling efficient information exchange between hybrid quantum systems. This breakthrough reduces the electromagnetic resonator size by hundreds of times, increasing photon-magnon interaction by several times.

SourceNational University of Science and Technology MISIS·JournalScience Advances·DateJun 21, 2021
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On the road to practical, low-cost superconductors with unexplored materials

Scientists from Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan have created single-crystalline bulk superconductors that can trap magnetic fields, achieving temperatures above liquid nitrogen's boiling point. This breakthrough enables low-cost production of high-performance materials for various engineering applications.

SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalJournal of Alloys and Compounds·DateJun 17, 2021
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Why deep freezing iron-based materials makes them both magnetic and superconducting

Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered a new mechanism that enables magnetism and superconductivity to coexist in iron-based materials. The study found that RbEuFe4As4 exhibits both properties below -258°C, which could lead to breakthroughs in green energy technologies and next-generation computer hardware.

SourceUniversity of Bath·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 1, 2021

Light meets superconducting circuits

Scientists have developed a new method to read out superconducting circuits using light, enabling the engineering of large-scale quantum systems without requiring enormous cryogenic cooling power. This breakthrough overcomes scaling challenges and facilitates long-range transfer and networking between quantum systems.

SourceEcole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne·JournalNature Electronics·DateMay 10, 2021

Superconductivity, high critical temperature found in 2D semimetal W2N3

Researchers have discovered a high-temperature superconductor in the 2D material W2N3, with a critical temperature of 21 K. This finding has significant implications for the development of nanoscale devices and our understanding of topological properties.

SourceNational Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) MARVEL·JournalNano Letters·DateMay 5, 2021
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Mapping the electronic states in an exotic superconductor

Researchers characterized how electronic states depend on local chemical composition in a compound containing iron, tellurium, and selenium. They discovered that low iron concentration leads to superconductivity and distinct magnetic correlations, while high tellurium concentration creates a topological surface state.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalNature Materials·DateApr 28, 2021

New 2D superconductor forms at higher temperatures than ever before

Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory have created a new 2D superconductor that forms at the interface of an oxide insulator, enabling high-temperature superconductivity and raising fundamental questions about its properties. The discovery could lead to breakthroughs in quantum information processing and quantum sensing.

SourceDOE/Argonne National Laboratory·JournalScience·DateApr 27, 2021

Combining light, superconductors could boost AI capabilities

Researchers propose integrating photonic components with superconducting electronics to enable artificial cognitive systems of scale and functionality. This approach may be easier at low temperatures using superconductors than at room temperatures using semiconductors.

SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateApr 20, 2021

Scientists watch 2D puddles of electrons emerge in a 3D superconducting material

Researchers found that electrons behave like they're confined to ultrathin layers or stripes within the material, creating 2D puddles of superconductivity. This phenomenon has practical implications for crafting 2D materials and offers an alternative method for making 2D superconducting states.

SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 12, 2021
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A new technique to synthesize superconducting materials

Researchers have developed a new technique to synthesize superconducting materials at room temperatures, utilizing a thin film of palladium to separate hydrogen atoms from yttrium. The resulting material exhibits superconductivity at 12 degrees Fahrenheit, improving upon previous results.

SourceUniversity of Rochester·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 31, 2021

Discovery of a mechanism for making superconductors more resistant to magnetic fields

Researchers at NIMS and Osaka University have found a way to preserve superconductivity in thin films of atomic-scale thickness when exposed to strong magnetic fields. This discovery could lead to the development of superconducting materials resistant to magnetic fields, enabling topological superconductors for quantum computing applic...

SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 29, 2021

Superconductivity from buckled-honeycomb-vacancy ordering

A research team has discovered a new type of superconductor by inducing an extended buckled-honeycomb-vacancy (BHV) ordering in Ir16Sb18. The superconductivity emerges when the BHV ordering is suppressed through extra atom squeezing or Rh substitution, competing with the ordered vacancy as a potential superconducting parent phase.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateMar 21, 2021
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Research finds surprising electron interaction in 'magic-angle' graphene

A research team led by Brown University physicists has found that reducing the repulsive force between electrons in magic-angle graphene makes its superconducting state more robust. This discovery provides important insights into the system's behavior and is a significant step towards understanding unconventional superconductivity.

SourceBrown University·JournalScience·DateMar 18, 2021

Magnetism meets topology on a superconductor's surface

Researchers studying an iron-based high-temperature superconductor discovered that an energy band gap opens at the intersection of two allowed energy bands on the material's surface. This unexpected electronic behavior could lead to breakthroughs in quantum computing and dissipationless electronic devices.

SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMar 17, 2021

Demonstration of the universal quantum error correcting code with superconducting qubits

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China and Tsinghua University successfully implement a five-qubit quantum error correcting code using superconducting qubits. They achieve high fidelity logical state preparation with an average value of 98.6%, verifying the viability of experimental realization of quantum erro...

SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateMar 15, 2021
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