Quantum computing has long been hailed as the future of technology, promising unparalleled speed and memory usage. It has been seen as a paradigm shift from classical computing, which processes information using digital bits. However, recent research suggests that classical computing may have the potential to outperform state-of-the-art quantum computers in certain scenarios. This article
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Quantum information technology heavily relies on the use of single photons as qubits. Accurately determining the number of photons is crucial in various quantum systems such as quantum computation, quantum communication, and quantum metrology. The development of photon-number-resolving detectors (PNRDs) has been a key focus in achieving this accuracy. PNRDs have two main performance indicators:
Quantum researchers from Cornell University have made a groundbreaking discovery, successfully detecting the elusive Bragg glass phase using advanced data analysis techniques and large volumes of X-ray data. The research, titled “Bragg glass signatures in PdxErTe3 with X-ray diffraction Temperature Clustering (X-TEC),” was published in the prestigious journal Nature Physics. Led by postdoctoral researcher Krishnanand
The discovery and understanding of new quantum phases in materials is a crucial area of research in the field of physics. One of these fascinating phases is the excitonic insulator, which arises from the condensation of excitons with non-zero momentum. Recently, a team of researchers from various institutions, including Shanghai Jiao Tong University, explored the
Radiation and water. You might think there is little connection between the two, but the truth is that when radiation hits water, it gives rise to an intriguing phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for years. In an attempt to shed light on this enigma, a team of theoretical physicists at DESY, working in collaboration with
In a groundbreaking study, a team of scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has shed new light on the properties and behavior of infinite-layer nickelates. These recently discovered unconventional superconductors have sparked great interest within the scientific community due to their potential applications in cutting-edge technologies.
With the development of new generation radioactive-ion beam facilities, the potential for conducting previously challenging experiments has significantly increased. These facilities allow researchers to discover new isotopes and uncover physics related to exotic nuclei, which are located far from the beta-stability valley. These experiments play a crucial role in deepening our understanding of the origins
The field of programmable photonic integrated circuits (PPICs) has seen significant progress in recent years. PPICs offer faster, more efficient, and massively parallel computing capabilities when compared to conventional supercomputers that rely on electric current. Researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), in collaboration with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science
Semiconductor moiré superlattices, composed of artificial atom arrays arranged in a moiré configuration, have attracted significant attention due to their tunability and strong electron interactions. Recently, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) conducted a study to further investigate these materials and their underlying physics. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, presents a new
The field of quantum computing has made significant strides in recent years, with global players like Google and IBM offering cloud-based quantum computing services. However, the potential of quantum computers remains limited due to the availability of qubits, the basic units of quantum information. Qubits can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously, thanks to quantum
In a recent experimental research conducted by Los Alamos National Laboratory and D-Wave Quantum Systems, the paradoxical role of fluctuations in inducing magnetic ordering on a network of qubits was examined. The study aimed at understanding the quantum behavior exhibited by a dense network of interconnected qubits, rather than focusing on superior quantum computer performance
The field of photonic integrated circuits is continually evolving, with a focus on the miniaturization and integration of photonic elements in chips. Unlike traditional electronic circuits that rely on electrons, photonic chips utilize photons for a range of calculations. Silicon-based photonics, a developing field with applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, offers
An international research team recently made a groundbreaking breakthrough by conducting ultra-precise X-ray spectroscopic measurements of helium-like uranium. This achievement, led by researchers from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Helmholtz Institute Jena in Germany, marks the first successful disentanglement and separate testing of one-electron two-loop and two-electron quantum electrodynamic effects for extremely strong Coulomb
In the vast field of material science, certain materials possess hidden properties that are often difficult to uncover. However, scientists at the University of California San Diego have recently made significant progress in revealing these properties using an advanced optical technique. By shining light on a quantum material called Ta2NiSe5 (TNS), they were able to
In a groundbreaking study, a team of researchers from Leibniz University Hannover and the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has successfully disproved a long-standing assumption about the impact of multiphoton components in interference effects of thermal fields and parametric single photons. Their findings challenge the conventional understanding of quantum interference and have significant implications for
