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Stretching the Limits: How Diamond Manipulation Enhances Quantum Bits

Louise Lerner, University of Chicago — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:33:47 +0000

Breakthrough by Argonne, UChicago researchers could help pave way for quantum infrastructure. In work supported by the Q-NEXT quantum research center, scientists “stretch” thin films...

Quantum Computing Leap: Argonne’s Qubit Breakthrough

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 14:29:08 +0000

Breakthrough realized for retaining quantum information in a single-electron quantum bit. Argonne and partners attained a major milestone toward quantum computing based on single-electron qubits:...

Breaking the Born-Oppenheimer Approximation – Experiments Unveil Long-Theorized Quantum Phenomenon

Argonne National Laboratory — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:16:22 +0000

Ultrafast lasers and X-rays have revealed the coupling between electronic and nuclear dynamics in molecules. Nearly a century ago, physicists Max Born and J. Robert...

Scientists Discover Unexpected Pathway to Batteries With High Energy, Low Cost, and Long Life

Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:59:24 +0000

Researchers uncover an unexpected route to better lithium-sulfur batteries by visualizing reactions at the atomic scale. The journey from a laboratory discovery to real-world application...

Toothpaste Ingredient Could Extend the Range of Electric Cars

Argonne National Laboratory — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:05:17 +0000

A new fluoride-containing electrolyte paves the way for high-performance, long-lasting batteries. Many toothpastes contain sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine, to defend teeth from decay....

Inspired by Einstein and De Haas: Scientists Discover Unusual Ultrafast Motion in Layered Magnetic Materials

Argonne National Laboratory — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:35:47 +0000

Cutting-edge ultrafast imaging techniques have revealed ultrafast mechanical motion tied to a change in magnetic state in a layered material. This intriguing magnetic effect could...

Extracting a Clean Fuel From Water – A Groundbreaking Low-Cost Catalyst

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:54:32 +0000

A new catalyst reduces the expense associated with generating environmentally sustainable hydrogen from water. A plentiful supply of clean energy is lurking in plain sight....

For the Very First Time: Scientists Analyze a Single Atom With X-Rays

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:24:07 +0000

New X-ray capability could find wide application in environmental and medical research, as well as the development of batteries and microelectronic devices. Scientists at Argonne...

The Future of Particle Beam Experimentation – Innovative New Algorithm Improves Our Understanding

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory — Sat, 06 May 2023 16:59:33 +0000

The algorithm combines classical beam physics equations with machine-learning techniques to reduce the need for extensive data processing. When the linear accelerator at SLAC National...

Quantum Leap: Unlocking the Secrets of Complex Molecules With Hybrid Computing

University of Chicago — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 09:06:49 +0000

A quantum computational solution for engineering materials. Researchers at Argonne explore the possibility of solving the electronic structures of complex molecules using a quantum computer....

Nuclear Popcorn: New Research Sheds Light on the Enigmatic Strong Nuclear Force

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:33:26 +0000

The shape of heavy nuclei changes as the energy level varies. The universe is governed by four fundamental forces that dictate the interactions between particles...

Unlocking the Unimaginable: Revolutionary New Method for Materials Discovery

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 23:15:59 +0000

Researchers have discovered a method for creating new materials for use in batteries, magnets, and microelectronics. The most skilled artists can create a one-of-a-kind...

“100 Times Better” – Tiny Magnetic Vortices Could Transform High-Performance Computers

Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 00:21:54 +0000

Small magnetic whirlpools could revolutionize high-performance computer memory storage. Magnets create invisible fields that attract certain materials. A familiar example is refrigerator magnets. However, they...

For the First Time: Scientists Have Formed a Charged Rare Earth Molecule on a Metal Surface and Rotated It

Ohio University — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 06:27:59 +0000

For the first time, scientists formed a charged rare earth molecule on a metal surface and rotated it using scanning tunneling microscopy. Scientists from Ohio...

Quantum Breakthrough: Scientists Extend Qubit Lifetimes

DOE/Argonne National Laboratory — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 23:57:59 +0000

Stability in Asymmetry By breaking the symmetry of their environment, scientists demonstrate a new technique for extending the length of time qubits can retain information....

A Hidden Flaw – Unlocking Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Princeton University, Engineering School — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 11:39:38 +0000

Fixing a hidden flaw might lead to improved batteries for electric cars. When compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries provide quicker charging, higher range, and...

Researchers Discover a “Diamond Factory” Deep Inside Earth

Arizona State University — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 03:09:55 +0000

Researchers find rust and diamonds at the Earth’s core-mantle boundary. On the Earth’s surface, steel rusts due to water and air. But what about deep...

Reversing Paralysis: “Dancing Molecules” Can Fix Spinal Cord Injuries

DOE/US Department of Energy — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:42:53 +0000

Following a novel treatment developed with the help of the Advanced Photon Source, paralyzed mice can now “walk” once again. The Science Behind the Treatment...

Computer Chips That Imitate the Brain

Argonne National Laboratory — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:51:44 +0000

A new microelectronics device can program and reprogram computer hardware on demand by using electrical pulses What if a computer could learn to rewire its...

The Quest for an Ideal Quantum Bit: New Qubit Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Quantum Computing

Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 05 May 2022 20:52:50 +0000

A new qubit platform could transform quantum information science and technology. You are no doubt viewing this article on a digital device whose basic unit...

A Surprising Structural Change in Metal Oxide at Low Temperature May Resolve a 60-Year-Old Mystery

Andrea Manning, Argonne National Laboratory — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 20:31:43 +0000

Findings could help resolve a 60-year-old mystery and lead to applications in temperature-sensitive devices and energy-efficient systems. When water boils, it converts into another phase,...

New Method Allows Scientists To Synthesize Crystals in Ways Not Found in Nature

Argonne National Laboratory — Wed, 13 Apr 2022 10:38:26 +0000

The new method of synthesizing crystals leads researchers to a brand new phase of metal, which may be useful for new technologies. Results were confirmed...

Tiny Magnets Could Hold the Secret to Miniaturizable Quantum Computers

Argonne National Laboratory — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 16:01:18 +0000

Magnetic interactions could point to quantum devices. From MRI machines to computer hard disk storage, magnetism has played a role in pivotal discoveries that reshape...

Scientists Discover Promising New Electrolyte for Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries

Argonne National Laboratory — Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:20:16 +0000

New battery material offers promise for the development of all-solid batteries. In the quest for the perfect battery, scientists have two primary goals: create a...