Using quantum Parrondo"s random walks for encryption
Assistant Professor Kang Hao Cheong and his research team from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have set out to apply concepts from quantum Parrondo's paradox in search of a working protocol for semiclassical encryption. In a.....»»
A method to compute the Rényi entanglement entropy in auxiliary-field quantum Monte Carlo simulations
Entanglement is a widely studied quantum physics phenomenon, in which two particles become linked in such a way that the state of one affects the state of another, irrespective of the distance between them. When studying systems comprised of several.....»»
Quantum computing progress: Higher temps, better error correction
Amazon, IBM, and traditional silicon makers all working toward error correction. Enlarge (credit: vital) There's a strong consensus that tackling most useful problems with a quantum computer will require that the compute.....»»
Physicists demonstrate parity anomaly in a topological insulator
Experimental and theoretical physicists from the Würzburg Institute for Topological Insulators have observed a re-entrant quantum Hall effect in a mercury telluride device and have identified it as a signature of parity anomaly......»»
Scientists on the hunt for evidence of quantum gravity"s existence at the South Pole
Several thousand sensors distributed over a square kilometer near the South Pole are tasked with answering one of the large outstanding questions in physics: does quantum gravity exist? The sensors monitor neutrinos—particles with no electrical cha.....»»
Unlocking quantum computing power: Automated protocol design for quantum advantage
Imagine a world where complex calculations that currently take months for our best supercomputers to crack could be performed in a matter of minutes. Quantum computing is revolutionizing our digital world. In a research article published in Intellige.....»»
Researchers reveal new method for calculating mechanical properties of solids using machine learning
A research team from Skoltech introduced a new method that takes advantage of machine learning for studying the properties of polycrystals, composites, and multiphase systems. It attained high accuracy, nearly as good as that of quantum-mechanical me.....»»
The best item recipes in Dragon’s Dogma 2
All those plants, fruit, and other random materials you will be stockpiling can be turned into useful items in Dragon's Dogma 2. Here are the best recipes......»»
Quantum interference could lead to smaller, faster, and more energy-efficient transistors
An international team of researchers from Queen Mary University of London, the University of Oxford, Lancaster University, and the University of Waterloo have developed a new single-molecule transistor that uses quantum interference to control the fl.....»»
Scientists deliver quantum algorithm to develop new materials and chemistry
U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists have published the Cascaded Variational Quantum Eigensolver (CVQE) algorithm in a recent Physical Review Research article. The algorithm is expected to become a powerful tool to investigate the physical.....»»
The world is one step closer to secure quantum communication on a global scale
Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have brought together two Nobel prize-winning research concepts to advance the field of quantum communication......»»
Beyond cloning: Harnessing the power of virtual quantum broadcasting
In a new study, scientists propose the concept of "virtual quantum broadcasting," which provides a workaround to the longstanding no-cloning theorem, thereby offering new possibilities for the transmission of quantum information......»»
Unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs breaks encryption
University researchers have found an unpatchable security flaw in Apple Silicon Macs, which would allow an attacker to break encryption and get access to cryptographic keys. The flaw is present in M1, M2, and M3 chips, and because the failing is p.....»»
Study outlines spectroscopic signatures of fractionalization in octupolar quantum spin ice
Quantum spin liquids are fascinating quantum systems that have recently attracted significant research attention. These systems are characterized by a strong competition between interactions, which prevents the establishment of a long-range magnetic.....»»
Apple Silicon vulnerability leaks encryption keys, and can"t be patched easily
A new vulnerability in Apple Silicon chips can allow a determined attacker to access a user's data by stealing the cryptographic keys — and a fix could considerably impact encryption performance.Apple Silicon M2 in front of a MacBookResearchers hav.....»»
Unpatchable vulnerability in Apple chip leaks secret encryption keys
Fixing newly discovered side channel will likely take a major toll on performance. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Apple) A newly discovered vulnerability baked into Apple’s M-series of chips allows attackers to extra.....»»
Quantum talk with magnetic disks
Quantum computers promise to tackle some of the most challenging problems facing humanity today. While much attention has been directed towards the computation of quantum information, the transduction of information within quantum networks is equally.....»»
Using polarization to improve quantum imaging
Quantum imaging is a growing field that takes advantage of the counterintuitive and "spooky" ability of light particles, or photons, to become linked, or entangled, under specialized circumstances. If the state of one photon in the entangled duo gets.....»»
Cleaning up environmental contaminants with quantum dot technology
The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was focused on quantum dots—objects so tiny, they're controlled by the strange and complex rules of quantum physics. Many quantum dots used in electronics are made from toxic substances, but their nontoxic counterp.....»»
Surviving the “quantum apocalypse” with fully homomorphic encryption
In the past few years, an increasing number of tech companies, organizations, and even governments have been working on one of the next big things in the tech world: successfully building quantum computers. These actors see a lot of potential in the.....»»
Plex walks away from VR support
Plex has no plans to create apps for the Quest or the Apple Vision Pro, and now its existing VR apps are losing official support......»»