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Reimagining the Cosmos: New Theory Unites Einstein’s Gravity With Quantum Mechanics

University College London — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:15:23 +0000

A radical theory that consistently unifies gravity and quantum mechanics while preserving Einstein’s classical concept of spacetime is announced today in two papers published simultaneously...

Telecom’s Quantum Future: Unprecedented Longevity in Entanglement Storage

Nanjing University School of Physics — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:31:07 +0000

Physicists have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum technology by significantly extending quantum storage times at telecom wavelengths. This advancement is critical for developing practical...

Science Made Simple: What Is Quantum Mechanics?

U.S. Department of Energy — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 09:52:24 +0000

Quantum mechanics is a key physics theory that explains the unique behavior of atomic and subatomic particles, introducing revolutionary concepts like quantization and wave-particle duality....

Unraveling Quantum Mysteries – Scientists Have Discovered a New Type of Magnetism

ETH Zurich — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 20:59:06 +0000

For a magnet to stick to a fridge door, several physical effects must align perfectly. The magnetic moments of its electrons all point in the...

Chilling Physics: What a “2D” Quantum Superfluid Feels Like to the Touch

Lancaster University — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 10:19:17 +0000

A new study reveals that superfluid 3He has a two-dimensional thermal and mechanical nature at ultra-low temperatures, which could have profound scientific implications. Researchers from...

Quantum Surprise: Atoms Producing Entangled Photon Pairs

ICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences — Tue, 31 Oct 2023 00:20:05 +0000

Researchers at the Humboldt University of Berlin, partners of the DAALI project, have demonstrated a surprising effect present in the fluorescent light of a single...

From Russia With Theory: Landau’s Quasiparticles Come to Life

University of Innsbruck — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:00:21 +0000

Physicists, building on Lev Landau’s theory of quasiparticles, used ultracold quantum gases to simulate electron behavior in solids. Their recent experiment revealed that these quasiparticles...

Unraveling Quantum Secrets: Physicists Bridge Two Quantum Worlds

Rice University — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 23:32:30 +0000

Materials can host D-wave effects with F-wave behaviors. Physicists from Rice University have demonstrated that immutable topological states, which are highly sought for quantum computing,...

Diamonds’ Hidden Potential: Physicists Unlock Quantum Power of Imperfect Crystals

Chris Woolston, Washington University in St. Louis — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 08:33:41 +0000

Research supported by the Center for Quantum Leaps advances the field of quantum simulation using an atomic-level quantum system. Diamonds are often prized for their...

Quantum Leap: Physicists Successfully Simulate Super Diffusion

Trinity College Dublin — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 22:57:09 +0000

Quantum physicists at Trinity, working alongside IBM Dublin, have successfully simulated super diffusion in a system of interacting quantum particles on a quantum computer. This...

Beyond Combustion: Highly Efficient Quantum Engines on the Horizon

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 03:48:17 +0000

Scientists unveil exciting possibilities for the development of highly efficient quantum devices. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics that explores the properties and interactions...

Unveiling the Quantum World: Scientists Capture Quantum Entanglement of Photons in Real-Time

University of Ottawa — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:33:05 +0000

A new technique based on advanced camera technology demonstrates a rapid and efficient way to reconstruct the full quantum state of entangled particles. Researchers from...

Down the Quantum Rabbit Hole: “Alice Ring” Discovery Offers Glimpse Into Other-Worldly Realm

Aalto University — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:27:16 +0000

Experiments promote a curious flipside of decaying monopoles: a reality where particle physics is quite literally turned on its head. The field of quantum physics...

Groundbreaking Quantum Leap: Physicists Turn Schrödinger’s Cat on Its Head

University of Warsaw — Sun, 10 Sep 2023 20:16:55 +0000

Researchers from the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Physics, in collaboration with experts from the QOT Centre for Quantum Optical Technologies, have pioneered an innovative...

New Quantum Computing Paradigm: Game-Changing Hardware for Faster Computation

Los Alamos National Laboratory — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 22:54:00 +0000

Using natural quantum interactions allows faster, more robust computation for Grover’s algorithm and many others. Los Alamos National Laboratory scientists have developed a groundbreaking quantum...

Tricky Triplons: Scientists Create Artificial Quantum Magnet With Quasiparticles Made of Entangled Electrons

Aalto University — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:24:35 +0000

Research group detects a quantum entanglement wave for the first time using real-space measurements. Triplons are tricky little things. Experimentally, they’re exceedingly difficult to observe....

Deciphering Quantum Complexity: A Pioneering Algorithm for Accurate Qubit Calculation

National Research University Higher School of Economics — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 22:29:14 +0000

Practical quantum computing is another step closer. Researchers have introduced a novel algorithm called Automated Compression of Arbitrary Environments (ACE) designed to study the interactions...

Electron Pairing in Artificial Atoms: Physicists Confirm Quantum State Predicted Over 50 Years Ago

University of Hamburg — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 20:45:27 +0000

Pairing of Electrons in Artificial Atoms Discovered Researchers from the Department of Physics at Universität Hamburg, observed a quantum state that was theoretically predicted more...

Unlocking Quantum Secrets of Magic-Angle Twisted Bilayer Graphene With Unprecedented Visualizations of Interacting Electrons

Princeton University — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:49:35 +0000

New study captures the behavior of interacting electrons that give rise to insulating states, addressing a key unsolved puzzle in the field. Princeton-led researchers have...

“Quantum Avalanche” – A Phenomenon That May Revolutionize Microelectronics and Supercomputing

University at Buffalo — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 03:16:40 +0000

New Study Solves Mystery on Insulator-to-Metal Transition A study explored insulator-to-metal transitions, uncovering discrepancies in the traditional Landau-Zener formula and offering new insights into resistive...

Quantum Echoes: A Revolutionary Method to Store Information as Sound Waves

California Institute of Technology (Caltech) — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:43:32 +0000

Quantum computing, just like traditional computing, requires a method to store the information it uses and processes. In the computer you’re using right now, information—whether...

“Quantum Superchemistry” Breakthrough: A Pioneering Discovery by University of Chicago Scientists

Louise Lerner, University of Chicago — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 08:33:56 +0000

Breakthrough could point way to fundamental insights and new technology. A team from the University of Chicago has unveiled the first evidence for “quantum superchemistry”...

Igniting New Insights: The Thermal Shift in Quantum Field Theory

Robert Lea, Springer — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:37:35 +0000

Thermal field theory seeks to explain many-body dynamics at non-zero temperatures not considered in conventional quantum field theory. The thermal field theory, as presented by...

Quantum Squeezing: At the Edge of Physics

Whitney Clavin, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 19:40:09 +0000

New Caltech professor Lee McCuller is making quantum measurements even more precise. From a young age, new Assistant Professor of Physics, Lee McCuller, enjoyed the...