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Tracing the history of perturbative expansion in quantum field theory

Phys.org - Fri 17 May 24

Perturbative expansion is a valuable mathematical technique which is widely used to break down descriptions of complex quantum systems into simpler, more manageable parts. Perhaps most importantly, ...

Tracing the history of perturbative expansion in quantum field theory, AlphaGalileo - Fri 17 May 24

Researchers develop world's smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip

Phys.org - Fri 17 May 24

Researchers at the University of Bristol have made an important breakthrough in scaling quantum technology by integrating the world's tiniest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. The ...

University of Bristol researchers develop world’s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip, Scienmag - Fri 17 May 24
University of Bristol researchers develop world’s smallest quantum light detector on a silicon chip, Eurekalert - Fri 17 May 24

Zurich Instruments launch their SHF+ series platform for quantum computing technologies

Physics World - Fri 17 May 24

In this short video, filmed at the 2024 March Meeting of the American Physical Society earlier this year, Vikrant Mahajan, president of Zurich Instruments USA, outlines the ...

Fragile quantum entanglement may survive chaos of chemical reactions

Newscientist - Thu 16 May 24

Strange quantum characteristics of molecules can weather the chaos of chemical reactions, which may benefit quantum technologies or unveil hidden natural phenomena

Scientists demonstrate the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules

Phys.org - Thu 16 May 24

If you zoom in on a chemical reaction to the quantum level, you'll notice that particles behave like waves that can ripple and collide. Scientists have long sought to understand quantum coherence, ...

Breaking bonds to form bonds: New chemical reaction with potential applications in medicinal chemistry

Phys.org - Thu 16 May 24

A team of chemists from the University of Vienna, led by Nuno Maulide, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of chemical synthesis, developing a novel method for manipulating ...

Research team achieves rapid and reliable room-temperature phosphorescence chiral recognition

Phys.org - Thu 16 May 24

A research team led by Prof Zhang Guoqing from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have presented a novel molecular-solid sensor ...

Quantum experts review major techniques for isolating Majoranas

Phys.org - Thu 16 May 24

Named after an Italian theoretical physicist, Majoranas are complex quasiparticles that could be the key to building next-generation quantum computing systems.

Exploring Majoranas: The Future of Quantum Computing, AZoQuantum - Fri 17 May 24
Quantum experts review major techniques for isolating Majoranas, Newswise - Wed 15 May 24
Quantum experts review major techniques for isolating Majoranas, Eurekalert - Wed 15 May 24

Spooky states and figure eights: Stepping into the quantum computing 'ring'

Phys.org - Wed 15 May 24

Deep in outer space, invisible hands mold the universe. One is dark matter, an unseen substance thought to bind distant galaxies. The other is dark energy, a force believed to push stellar structures ...

Spooky states and figure eights: Stepping into the quantum computing ‘ring’, Eurekalert - Wed 15 May 24

Quantum internet draws near thanks to entangled memory breakthroughs

Newscientist - Wed 15 May 24

Researchers aiming to create a secure quantum version of the internet need a device called a quantum repeater, which doesn't yet exist - but now two teams say they are well on the way to building ...

‘Quantum internet’ demonstration in cities is most advanced yet

Nature News - Wed 15 May 24

Nature, Published online: 15 May 2024; doi:10.1038/d41586-024-01445-2Experiments generate quantum entanglement over optical fibres across three real cities, marking progress ...

Entanglement of nanophotonic quantum memory nodes in a telecom network

Nature News - Wed 15 May 24

Nature, Published online: 15 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07252-zEntanglement of two nanophotonic quantum network nodes is demonstrated through 40  km spools of low-loss ...

Quantifying Uncertainties in Quantum Simulations

APS Physics - Wed 15 May 24

Author(s): Ryan WilkinsonA method for analyzing uncertainties in so-called analog quantum simulations could help scientists make precise predictions using these models.[Physics 17, s51] Published ...

Physicists demonstrate first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston

Phys.org - Wed 15 May 24

It's one thing to dream up a quantum internet that could send hacker-proof information around the world via photons superimposed in different quantum states. It's quite another to physically ...

A simple quantum internet with significant possibilities, ScienceDaily - Wed 15 May 24
A simple internet with significant possibilities, Scienmag - Wed 15 May 24
A simple internet with significant possibilities, Eurekalert - Wed 15 May 24

Study uncovers technologies that could unveil energy-efficient information processing and sophisticated data security

Phys.org - Tue 14 May 24

Advanced information processing technologies offer greener telecommunications and strong data security for millions, a study led by University of Maryland (UMD) researchers revealed.

Research finds drastic changes in thermal conductivity of diamonds under stress

Phys.org - Tue 14 May 24

Diamond is the hardest material found in nature—diamond also has the highest thermal conductivity, allowing the most heat to flow through it rapidly.

Novel hybrid scheme speeds the way to simulating nuclear reactions on quantum computers

Phys.org - Mon 13 May 24

The nuclear reactions that power the stars and forge the elements emerge from the interactions of the quantum mechanical particles, protons and neutrons. Explaining these processes is one of ...

Novel hybrid scheme speeds the way to simulating nuclear reactions on quantum computers, Scienmag - Fri 10 May 24
Novel hybrid scheme speeds the way to simulating nuclear reactions on quantum computers, Eurekalert - Fri 10 May 24

Researchers create complex quantum graph states with photons

Phys.org - Mon 13 May 24

The entanglement of quantum systems is the foundation of all quantum information technologies. Complex forms of entanglement between several quantum bits are particularly interesting.

Super-pure silicon chips unlock next-generation computers

New Atlas - Mon 13 May 24

Silicon is so important for electronics and computing that it’s become synonymous with technology – even getting a valley named after it – but the stuff still has its flaws. Now, scientists ...

U.S. moves to sanction China military vendor CETC's chip arm

Nikkei Asia - Thu 9 May 24

.css-1dmjnw1{position:relative;}.css-1dmjnw1:before{content:"";position:absolute;}.css-1al158h{color:#000000;display:inline;font, Popular Mechanics - Fri 17 May 24
Finding quantum coherence in the chaos of chemical reactions, Earth.com - Thu 16 May 24
Quantum computing takes a giant leap forward with breakthrough discovery, Earth.com - Sun 12 May 24
Longest Quantum Network Tested On Existing Fiber Optics In Boston, IFLScience - Thu 16 May 24
Purest Silicon Might Be Secret Ingredient To Build Reliable Quantum Computers, IFLScience - Mon 13 May 24
World’s Purest Silicon Brings Scientists One Step Closer to Scaling Up Quantum Computers, Technology Networks - Wed 8 May 24
Bristol Uni Team Creates Smallest Silicon Chip Quantum Light Detector, Mirage News - Fri 17 May 24
Scripps Chemists Unveil New Method for Gamma Chiral Centers, Mirage News - Thu 16 May 24
Revolutionizing Cation Chemistry: Breaking, Forming Bonds, Mirage News - Thu 16 May 24
Quantum Order Discovered in Chaos, Mirage News - Thu 16 May 24
Redefining Cation Chemistry: Breaking and Forming Bonds, Mirage News - Thu 16 May 24
King's Scientist, E-Money Start-Up Co-Create Quantum Sensors, Mirage News - Thu 16 May 24
Partnership Explores Quantum Computing in Healthcare, Mirage News - Wed 15 May 24
Simple Internet Unleashes Significant Opportunities, Mirage News - Wed 15 May 24
Quantum Physics Boosts Laser's Fog Penetration for Surveillance, Mirage News - Tue 14 May 24
UK Ups Resilience with Un-Jammable Quantum Tech Flight, Mirage News - Mon 13 May 24
Exploring Canada's Quantum Future, Mirage News - Fri 10 May 24
Quantum Leap Unravels Mystery of High-Temp Superconductors, Mirage News - Thu 9 May 24

Ultrasound experiment identifies new superconductor

Phys.org - Thu 9 May 24

With pulses of sound through tiny speakers, Cornell physics researchers have clarified the basic nature of a new superconductor.

Ultrasound Experiment Identifies New Superconductor, Mirage News - Thu 9 May 24
$10M Grant for Quantum Error Suppression Goes to Sydney, Mirage News - Tue 7 May 24
University of Michigan team partners with Semiwise to tackle cryogenic control electronics technology, Phys.org (news wire) - Tue 7 May 24
Manchester Uni's Quantum Leap: Purest Silicon Edges Closer to Advanced Quantum Computing, Mirage News - Tue 7 May 24
Super-Pure Silicon Chip Advances Quantum Computing Power, Mirage News - Tue 7 May 24
Quantum Leap: Purest Silicon Boosts Quantum Computer Scale-Up, Mirage News - Tue 7 May 24
Experiment Paves Way for Millions of Qubits on Single Chip, Mirage News - Mon 6 May 24

Being in two places at once could make a quantum battery charge faster

Newscientist - Wed 8 May 24

The quantum principle of superposition – the idea of particles being in multiple places at once – could help make quantum batteries that charge within minutes

Ultra-pure silicon brings useful quantum computing a step closer

Cosmos Magazine - Tue 7 May 24

An international team has produced the world’s purest silicon, which could bring quantum computers much closer to reality. “What we’ve been able to do is effectively create a critical ...

New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers

Phys.org - Tue 7 May 24

Researchers at the Universities of Melbourne and Manchester have invented a breakthrough technique for manufacturing highly purified silicon that brings powerful quantum computers a big step ...

New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers, ScienceDaily - Tue 7 May 24
New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers, Scienmag - Tue 7 May 24
Ultra-Pure Silicon Chip Sparks a Quantum Computing Revolution, SciTechDaily - Tue 7 May 24
New super-pure silicon chip opens path to powerful quantum computers, Eurekalert - Tue 7 May 24

Quantum control of a cat qubit with bit-flip times exceeding ten seconds

Nature News - Mon 6 May 24

Nature, Published online: 06 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07294-3A type of qubit that has inherent resistance to bit-flip errors has been manipulated with a bit-flip time ...

Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip

Phys.org - Mon 6 May 24

Researchers from the University of Basel and the NCCR SPIN have achieved the first controllable interaction between two hole spin qubits in a conventional silicon transistor. The breakthrough ...

Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip, idw-online - Mon 6 May 24
Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip, ScienceDaily - Mon 6 May 24
Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip, Scienmag - Mon 6 May 24
Experiment opens door for millions of qubits on one chip, Eurekalert - Mon 6 May 24

Research demonstrates high qubit control fidelity and uniformity in single-electron control

Phys.org - Thu 2 May 24

The journal Nature has published a research paper, "Probing single electrons across 300-mm spin qubit wafers," demonstrating state-of-the-art uniformity, fidelity and measurement statistics ...

Probing single electrons across 300-mm spin qubit wafers

Nature News - Wed 1 May 24

Nature, Published online: 01 May 2024; doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07275-6Using a cryogenic 300-mm wafer prober, a new approach for the testing of hundreds of industry-manufactured ...

Bizarre device uses 'blind quantum computing' to let you access quantum computers from home

Livescience - Fri 17 May 24

Quantum computers historically required massive amounts of space, but a new system will allow home users to access quantum computers via the cloud. ...

A quantum-entangled photon traveled 35 kilometers under the streets of Boston

The Verge - Thu 16 May 24

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Amazon and Harvard University have created a “quantum network” that transmitted an entangled photon from one quantum ...

‘Late-state saturation’ could improve drug’s effectiveness

Chemistry World - Thu 16 May 24

Approach turns flat aromatic structures into three-dimensional saturated molecules with improved medicinal properties

'World's purest silicon' could lead to 1st million-qubit quantum computing chips

SPACE.com - Sat 11 May 24

Scientists engineer the 'purest ever silicon' to build reliable qubits that can be manufactured to the size of a pinhead on a chip and power million-qubit quantum ...

'World's purest silicon' could lead to 1st million-qubit quantum computing chips , Livescience - Tue 7 May 24

'Weird' statistics of electrons ejected by intense quantum light

idw-online - Wed 8 May 24

Photon-number distributions of various light sources have been studied extensively. However, little is known about the statistical distribution of electrons emitted under the effect of intense ...

Scientists Step Toward Quantum Internet With Experiment Under the Streets of Boston

SingularityHub - Thu 16 May 24

A quantum internet would essentially be unhackable. In the future, sensitive information—financial or national security data, for instance, as opposed to memes and cat pictures—would travel ...

Breaking bonds to form bonds: Rethinking the Chemistry of Cations

ScienceDaily - 21 hours ago

A team of chemists has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of chemical synthesis, developing a novel method for manipulating carbon-hydrogen bonds. This groundbreaking discovery ...

Breaking bonds to form bonds: Rethinking the Chemistry of Cations, Newswise - Thu 16 May 24
Breaking bonds to form bonds: Rethinking the Chemistry of Cations, Scienmag - Thu 16 May 24
Breaking bonds to form bonds: Rethinking the Chemistry of Cations, Eurekalert - Thu 16 May 24

Harvard Physicists Demonstrate First Metro-Area Quantum Network in Boston

SciTechDaily - Fri 17 May 24

Physicists demo first metro-area quantum computer network in Boston. Imagining a quantum internet capable of transmitting hacker-proof information globally through photons superimposed in different ...

Quantum Coherence Survives in Ultracold Chemical Reaction

Science Blog - Fri 17 May 24

In the realm of the infinitesimal, where particles dance to the tune of quantum mechanics, a team of Harvard scientists has made a groundbreaking discovery. For the first time, they have demonstrated ...

Scripps Research chemists develop new method for making gamma chiral centers on simple carboxylic acids

Eurekalert - Thu 16 May 24

C-H activation-based method should speed drug molecule design and diversification.

Finding quantum order in chaos

Eurekalert - Thu 16 May 24

Harvard scientists have demonstrated the survival of quantum coherence in a chemical reaction involving ultracold molecules. These findings highlight the potential of harnessing chemical reactions ...

Quantum Photonic-Dimer Lasers for Challenging Environments

AZoQuantum - Wed 15 May 24

A Washington University engineer is developing a prototype of a quantum photonic-dimer laser with a two-year, $1 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the ...

A miniaturized, implantable multi-sensors device to monitor vessels health

Eurekalert - Wed 15 May 24

The EU-funded project IV-Lab, coordinated by the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT-Italian Institute of Technology), has officially commenced. This project aims to develop a multi-sensing ...

Spooky States & Figure Eights: Stepping Into the Quantum Computing 'Ring'

Newswise - Wed 15 May 24

An interdisciplinary team of scientists from Jefferson Lab, Old Dominion University and the DOE's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a conceptual device for quantum computing that ...

Frequency Entanglement Paves Way for Secure Quantum Networks

AZoQuantum - Wed 15 May 24

In the journal Light: Science & Application, a group of researchers led by Professor Heedeuk Shin from Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea, created a new kind of quantum entanglement ...

Speedy, secure, sustainable -- that's the future of telecom

ScienceDaily - Tue 14 May 24

A new device that can process information using a small amount of light could enable energy-efficient and secure communications.

Speedy, Secure, Sustainable -- That's the Future of Telecom, Newswise - Tue 14 May 24
Speedy, secure, sustainable — that’s the future of telecom, Scienmag - Tue 14 May 24
Speedy, secure, sustainable — that's the future of telecom, Eurekalert - Tue 14 May 24

Unveiling a new quantum frontier: Frequency-domain entanglement

Eurekalert - Tue 14 May 24

Entanglement has paved the way for enriching our understanding of physics and implementing quantum information technology. Scientists at POSTECH introduce a new type of entanglement: Frequency-domain ...

World’s Purest Silicon Paves the Way for Next-Gen Quantum Computers

SciTechDaily - Mon 13 May 24

A major breakthrough in quantum computing has been achieved with the development of ultra-pure silicon, setting the stage for the creation of powerful, scalable quantum...

Quantum physics may help lasers see through fog, aid in surveillance

Eurekalert - Mon 13 May 24

An engineer from Washington University in St. Louis is developing a prototype of a quantum photonic-dimer laser with a two-year, $1 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects ...

Advancing Spin Qubit Technology: Cryogenic Probing

AZoQuantum - Mon 13 May 24

A recent study published in Nature introduced a groundbreaking approach to scale up spin qubit technology, addressing challenges in fabrication and testing. By implementing a 300-mm cryogenic ...

Revolutionizing Financial Markets: The EASY Quantum AI Approach

AZoRobotics - Mon 13 May 24

In a world where every financial market is rife with a multitude of trading instruments and an infinite number of possible scenarios, you need not just an analytical system, but a true oracle.

Quantum-Classical Coprocessing Method for Nuclear Reaction Simulation

AZoQuantum - Mon 13 May 24

A group of researchers from the University of Washington, the University of Trento, the Advanced Quantum Testbed (AQT), and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory presented a hybrid algorithm ...

Un-Jammable Quantum Tech Takes Flight to Boost UK’s Resilience Against Hostile Actors

AZoQuantum - Mon 13 May 24

In a first-of-its-kind achievement, the UK has successfully completed commercial flight trials of advanced quantum-based navigation systems that cannot be jammed or spoofed by hostile actors.

Mastering Quantum Chaos: Innovative Cooling Method Stabilizes Quantum Experiments

SciTechDaily - Sat 11 May 24

More stable quantum experiments are made possible at TU Wien with new tricks – by ingeniously splitting Bose-Einstein condensates Quantum experiments, whether they focus on...

Novel Hybrid Scheme Speeds the Way to Simulating Nuclear Reactions on Quantum Computers

Newswise - Fri 10 May 24

The interactions of protons and neutrons can be too complex to model using conventional computers and quantum computers face reliability issues. This research combined conventional computers ...

Quantum breakthrough sheds light on perplexing high-temperature superconductors

Scienmag - Thu 9 May 24

Superfast levitating trains, long-range lossless power transmission, faster MRI machines — all these fantastical technological advances could be in our grasp if we could just make a material ...

Quantum breakthrough sheds light on perplexing high-temperature superconductors, Eurekalert - Thu 9 May 24

Exploring Quantum Spin Nematic State Using Advanced X-Ray Techniques

AZoQuantum - Thu 9 May 24

Ever since superconductivity was discovered in the early 1900s, it has both captivated and mystified scientists. Superconductors conduct electricity with virtually zero resistance, allowing ...

X-ray study offers first look at a quantum version of the liquid-crystal phase

Newswise - Tue 7 May 24

A team of scientists, with help from Argonne National Laboratory's Advanced Photon Source, have demonstrated the existence of an elusive state of matter known as quantum spin nematic.

X-ray study offers first look at a quantum version of the liquid-crystal phase, Eurekalert - Tue 7 May 24

Unveiling the Potential of Hole Spin Qubits in Quantum Computing

AZoQuantum - Tue 7 May 24

Scientists from the University of Basel and the NCCR SPIN have achieved the first controllable interaction between two-hole spin qubits in a typical silicon transistor.

Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers

Scienmag - Tue 7 May 24

More than 100 years ago, scientists at The University of Manchester changed the world when they discovered the nucleus in atoms, marking the birth of nuclear physics. Credit: The University ...

Quantum breakthrough: World’s purest silicon brings scientists one step closer to scaling up quantum computers, Eurekalert - Tue 7 May 24