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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

Contactless high performance power transmission

A team of physicists at TUM has developed a coil with superconducting wires capable of transmitting power in the order of more than five kilowatts without significant loss. The researchers optimized the distance between individual windings to achieve a higher power density, paving the way for exciting application areas such as industri...

Moiré than meets the eye

Carbon nanotubes have been engineered to produce moiré patterns, which could enhance material properties. The researchers' breakthrough has significant implications for the development of superconducting materials with improved performance.

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The magic angle of twisted graphene

Researchers discovered that twisted graphene at a 1.1-degree angle produces superconductivity, allowing for efficient electricity transport without resistance. The magic angle creates a moiré effect, trapping electrons and phonons in domains that enable superconducting properties.