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A "beyond-quantum" equivalence principle for superposition and entanglement

The physics of the microrealm involves two famous and bizarre concepts: The first is that prior to observation, it is impossible to know with certainty the outcome of a measurement on a particle; rather the particle exists in a "superposition" encomp.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagMay 2nd, 2022

Quantum register reaches 1,200 neutral atoms in continuous operation

A team of physicists led by Johannes Zeiher, research group leader in Immanuel Bloch's Quantum Many-Body Systems department and co-founder of the MPQ spin-off planqc, has achieved significant progress in scaling up quantum computing platforms with ne.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated News7 hr. 51 min. ago

Physics team uncovers a quantum Mpemba effect with a host of "cool" implications

Initially investigating out of pure curiosity, researchers have made a discovery that bridges the gap between Aristotle's observations two millennia ago and modern-day understanding, while opening the door to a whole host of "cool"—and "cooling"—.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

"Invisibility" and quantum computing tipped for physics Nobel

An "invisibility cloak", an atomic force microscope or quantum computing are some of the scientific achievements that could win a Nobel prize in physics Tuesday......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

Detecting Planck-scale dark matter by leveraging quantum interference

While various studies have hinted at the existence of dark matter, its nature, composition and underlying physics remain poorly understood......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 8th, 2024

AI and quantum mechanics team up to accelerate drug discovery

Drug discovery is much like working a jigsaw puzzle. The chemical compounds behind drug molecules must be shaped to fit with the proteins in our bodies to produce therapeutic effects. That requirement for a meticulous fit means the creation of new dr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Unlocking heat management with quantum thermal transistors

Scientists are finding ways to use quantum effects to create groundbreaking thermal devices that can help cool electronic systems. The quantum thermal transistor is one of the most exciting innovations in this field. While the current works surroundi.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsOct 7th, 2024

Direct measurement of a subtle current phase relation shows potential for more stable superconducting qubits

In recent years, quantum physicists and engineers have made significant strides toward the development of highly performing quantum computing systems. Realizing a quantum advantage over classical computing systems and enabling the stable operation of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 4th, 2024

Quantum researchers come up with a recipe that could accelerate drug development

University of Copenhagen mathematicians have developed a recipe for upgrading quantum computers to simulate complex quantum systems, such as molecules. Their discovery brings us closer to being able to predict how new drugs will behave within our bod.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

New materials and techniques show promise for microelectronics and quantum technologies

As phones and computers shrink in size, our need for data storage and transfer is growing. Electronic devices have been powered by semiconductors for decades, but as the push to miniaturize continues, there's a limit to how small semiconductors can b.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Quantum research paves the way toward efficient, ultra-high-density optical memory storage

As our digital world generates massive amounts of data—more than 2 quintillion bytes of new content each day—yesterday's storage technologies are quickly reaching their limits. Optical memory devices, which use light to read and write data, offer.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 2nd, 2024

Research team succeeds in ultra-fast switching of tiny light sources

Extremely thin materials consisting of just a few atomic layers promise applications for electronics and quantum technologies. An international team led by TU Dresden has now made remarkable progress with an experiment conducted at Helmholtz-Zentrum.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

IBM opens its quantum-computing stack to third parties

You don't have to use IBM's tools to run software on its quantum processor. Enlarge / The small quantum processor (center) surrounded by cables that carry microwave signals to it, and the refrigeration hardware. (credit: IBM).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Exploiting quantum squeezing to enhance precision of measurements in systems with multiple factors

Quantum squeezing is a concept in quantum physics where the uncertainty in one aspect of a system is reduced while the uncertainty in another related aspect is increased......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 27th, 2024

Balloon mission tests quantum sensor technology

A WashU team launched the Dilution Refrigerator Transition Edge Sensor (DR-TES) mission on Sept. 24 from NASA's scientific balloon facility in Fort Sumner, N.M. The mission is testing a sophisticated cooling system and a novel gamma-ray detector arra.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

Security protocol leverages quantum mechanics to shield data from attackers during cloud-based computation

Deep-learning models are being used in many fields, from health care diagnostics to financial forecasting. However, these models are so computationally intensive that they require the use of powerful cloud-based servers......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

A versatile approach to realize quantum-enhanced metrology with large Fock states

The collecting of highly precise measurements can enable research developments and technological advancements in numerous fields. In physics, high-precision measurements can unveil new phenomena and experimentally validate theories......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 25th, 2024

"Writing" with atoms could transform materials fabrication for quantum devices

A new technology to continuously place individual atoms exactly where they are needed could lead to new materials for devices that address critical needs for the field of quantum computing and communication that cannot be produced by conventional mea.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Quantum sensing approach captures nanoscale electrochemical evolution in battery

Battery performance is heavily influenced by the non-uniformity and failure of individual electrode particles. Understanding the reaction mechanisms and failure modes at nanoscale level is key to advancing battery technologies and extending their lif.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Even the heaviest particles experience the usual quantum weirdness, new experiment shows

One of the most surprising predictions of physics is entanglement, a phenomenon where objects can be some distance apart but still linked together. The best-known examples of entanglement involve tiny chunks of light (photons), and low energies......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024

Saturday Citations: Football metaphors in physics; vets treat adorable baby rhino"s broken leg

This week, researchers reported an effective way to protect working dogs from heat stress: training them to dunk their heads in cool water. A new computational technique provided a breakthrough in understanding the so-called "pseudogap" in quantum ph.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 21st, 2024