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A framework inspired by evolution may demonstrate why two observers see the same non-quantum world emerge from the many fuzzy probabilities of the quantum realm

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 03, 2025 Applied physicists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a photon-routing device that could significantly enhance the interface between optical and microwave quantum systems, potentially enabling large-scale, modular quantum computing over existing telecom networks. This innovation could pave the way for quantum computers that are n

Current quantum-computing systems rely on clunky "point-to-point" connections, where data is transferred in a chain and has to jump between nodes. Unfortunately, each hop also increases the likelihood of errors.Read Entire Article

Quantum promises huge breakthroughs in drug discovery and last-mile delivery, but there are still unknowns about what a world in quantum's hands will mean.

The Nintendo Switch may be remembered as much for repopularizing portable gaming as it will for a hardware issue that affected millions of gamers: joystick drift. Drifting is the most common term for an issue where joysticks detect false inputs — even when no one is touching a controller — causing unwanted movements to happen in a game. The issue also affects controllers from Sony, Microsoft, and third-party accessory makers. Hall effect sensors emerged a few years ago as a potential solution to the problem, but there’s an even better option out there that’s easier to retrofit into existing controller designs. That solution is tunneling magnetoresistance, or TMR, a technology that revolutionized hard drives two decades ago using quantum mechanics and magnets.
A new device enables remote entanglement, allowing distant quantum processors to communicate with one another with reduced error rates.

Krystal Hu / Reuters: SandboxAQ, which uses quantum computing to develop AI, raised a $150M Series E extension from Google, Nvidia, and others, taking its total funding to $950M+ — SandboxAQ, a startup drawing on quantum computing techniques to develop quantitative artificial intelligence models for enterprises …

A new quantum algorithm accelerates the simulation of coupled oscillator dynamics. Quantum computers have the potential to solve certain problems far more efficiently than classical computers. In a recent development, researchers have designed a quantum algorithm to simulate systems of coupled masses and springs, known as coupled oscillators. These systems are fundamental in modeling a [...]

The proposal outlines a plan to enforce a network-wide migration of BTC from legacy wallets to ones secured by post-quantum cryptography.

Author(s): Federico Grasselli, Giovanni Chesi, Nathan Walk, Hermann Kampermann, Adam Widomski, Maciej Ogrodnik, Michał Karpiński, Chiara Macchiavello, Dagmar Bruß, and Nikolai Wyderka is a cornerstone of quantum secure communication, yet its real-world implementation remains a challenge. A critical vulnerability arises from basis-dependent detection probabilities, which can be exploited by an adversary. This study presents a rigorous security proof that relaxes the standard assumption of basis-independent detection probabilities, by developing a framework to quantify efficiency mismatches online and adjust the key rate accordingly. The approach ensures positive key rates in honest cases, detects and mitigates adversarial attacks that go unnoticed in conventional analyses, and shows how prior proofs may have been overly pessimistic. [Phys.

Author(s): Laurens Lootens, Clement Delcamp, Dominic Williamson, and Frank VerstraeteDualities in one-dimensional quantum lattice models can be written as low depth quantum circuits. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 134, 130403] Published Fri Apr 04, 2025

Researchers have pulled off a quantum feat that defies traditional expectations—they’ve created Schrödinger cat states not from ultra-cold ground states, but from warm, thermally excited ones. Using a superconducting qubit setup, the team demonstrated that quantum superpositions can exist even at higher temperatures, overturning the long-held belief that heat destroys quantum effects. This breakthrough not [...]

When quantum computers become commonplace, current cryptographic systems will become obsolete. Scientists are racing to get ahead of the problem and keep our data secure.

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A new solution synthesis strategy could catapult quantum applications

Today, the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) launched its first Insights Paper, "The convergence of healthcare and pharmaceuticals with quantum computing: A new fronter in medicine", exploring how quantum computing could enable a step-change in medicine and healthcare delivery over the coming decades.

X-rays uncover magnetic phenomena that are driven by interactions between the layers of a kagome ferromagnet. Our understanding of layered quantum materials is still in its early stages. This is highlighted by new research from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). Using advanced X-ray spectroscopy techniques at the Swiss Light Source (SLS), scientists have discovered unexpected [...]

The frequency regime lying in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) has very unique properties that make it ideal for several applications, such as being less affected by atmospheric scattering as well as being "eye-safe." These include Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR), a method for determining ranges and distances using lasers, space localization and mapping, adverse weather imaging for surveillance and automotive safety, environmental monitoring, and many others.

Big data has gotten too big. Now, a research team with statisticians from Cornell has developed a data representation method inspired by quantum mechanics that handles large data sets more efficiently than traditional methods by simplifying them and filtering out noise.

An invention from Twente improves the quality of light particles (photons) to such an extent that building quantum computers based on light becomes cheaper and more practical. The researchers published their research in the journal Physical Review Applied.

Despite the hype, it’s been surprisingly challenging to find quantum algorithms that outperform classical ones. In this episode, Ewin Tang discusses her pioneering work in “dequantizing” quantum algorithms — and what it means for the future of quantum computing. The post What Is the True Promise of Quantum Computing? first appeared on Quanta Magazine

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Los Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 02, 2025 An international research collaboration led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick has succeeded in integrating two highly unconventional quantum materials into a synthetic structure long considered unattainable, paving the way for advances in quantum computing and materials science. Featured on the cover of Nano Letters, the breakthrough emerged after four years of rigorous experimentation,

Scientists have developed a more stable platform for Majorana zero modes, exotic particles that could revolutionize quantum computing. Using a carefully engineered three-site Kitaev chain composed of quantum dots and superconducting links, the team achieved greater separation of MZMs, boosting their resilience against noise. This marks a significant leap toward fault-tolerant quantum computers and opens [...]

A new technique based on new physics offers strong, scalable control over quantum information, paving the way for more dependable quantum computing. In a significant breakthrough that could accelerate the progress of quantum technologies, researchers from the USC Viterbi Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the School of Advanced Computing have developed [...]

Applied physicists have created a photon router that could plug into quantum networks to create robust optical interfaces for noise-sensitive microwave quantum computers.

Author(s): Ryan WilkinsonA new theory unveils the exotic low-energy excitations of quasicrystals formed of quantum particles. [Physics 18, s39] Published Wed Apr 02, 2025

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Author(s): A. Mendoza-Coto, M. Bonifacio, and F. PiazzaA new theory unveils the exotic low-energy excitations of quasicrystals formed of quantum particles [Phys. Rev. Lett. 134, 136003] Published Wed Apr 02, 2025

Kenneth Merz, Ph.D., of Cleveland Clinic's Center for Computational Life Sciences, and a research team are testing quantum computing's abilities in chemistry through integrating machine learning and quantum circuits.

Spintronics, an emerging field of technology, exploits the spin of electrons rather than their charge to process and store information. Spintronics could lead to faster, more power-efficient computers and memory devices. However, most spintronic systems require magnetic fields to control spin, which is challenging in ultracompact device integration due to unwanted interference between components. This new research provides a way to overcome this limitation.

In recent years, the field of spintronics has emerged as a promising frontier in the world of electronics. This revolutionary approach to technology moves beyond the traditional reliance on electron charge to leverage the intrinsic spin of electrons for data storage and processing. Spintronics offers the tantalizing prospect of creating devices that are not only […]

Quantum communication requires networks of quantum processors connected through low-loss, low-noise channels to share entangled states. Superconducting microwave qubits, operating in cryogenic environments, are promising as processor nodes but face scaling issues due to their bulky components and high thermal loads. Optical signals at telecommunication frequencies offer a smaller, more efficient alternative, avoiding problems like […] Continue reading Compact Photon Router to control Superconducting Qubits with Light on Tech Explorist.

Harvard scientists have developed a groundbreaking photon router that connects optical signals to superconducting microwave qubits, the building blocks of many quantum computers. This innovation could overcome one of quantum computing’s biggest hurdles: getting different quantum systems to “talk” to each other efficiently. The key lies in using light, not bulky wires, to control and [...]

Applied physicists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have created a photon router that could plug into quantum networks to create robust optical interfaces for noise-sensitive microwave quantum computers.

In a significant leap for quantum science, researchers at the USC Viterbi Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in collaboration with the School of Advanced Computing, have achieved a milestone by unveiling the first optical filter capable of isolating and preserving quantum entanglement. This groundbreaking development stands at the forefront of enhancing quantum […]

Yazhou Sun / Bloomberg: Sources: Finland-based IQM, which builds full-stack superconducting quantum computers, is in talks to raise more than €200M; it raised a €128M Series A2 in 2022 — IQM, a Finnish startup that builds quantum computers, is in talks to raise more than €200 million ($216 million) …

U.S. government scientists have developed a new phase of matter dubbed 'half ice, half fire,' which unites opposing electron spins in a unique magnet.

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers from the University of Toronto Engineering has unveiled hidden multi-dimensional modulation side channels within existing quantum communication protocols. This revelation carries significant implications for the realm of quantum security, an area that harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics to safeguard the transmission of potentially sensitive information over long distances. […]

A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering has discovered hidden multi-dimensional side channels in existing quantum communication protocols.

IonQ stock surges on quantum computing milestone with Amazon partnership, but technicals show bearish trend and cautious investors. read more

The ability to control the color, or emission wavelength, of light from quantum sources is central to the development of secure quantum communication networks and photonic-based computing. However, most systems capable of tuning quantum light require extreme conditions, for example, high voltages, strong magnetic fields, and even cryogenic environments.

Recent advances in quantum technologies have unveiled an exciting frontier—the integration of electrically tunable perovskite quantum emitters with nanostructured materials. Highlighted in a study led by Associate Professor Dong Zhaogang from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), this innovation presents a novel pathway toward enhancing colors and emission wavelengths of quantum light at […]

Opinion by: Dr. Michael Tabone, senior economist for CointelegraphBitcoin (BTC) has long been hailed as unbreakable and untouchable, a digital stronghold against the forces of change. Bitcoin’s bedrock of security is facing its first true test with quantum computing, which should be addressed sooner rather than later. Its cryptographic armor will crack if not addressed, forcing the network to adapt or perish. Bitcoin’s node count is growing, but incentives are still absentBitcoin’s full node network has grown over time, a sign of increasing adoption and a more robust infrastructure, but the core issue remains. The voluntary act of running a node still has no financial incentive. Miners earn rewards for securing the network, yet full node operators get nothing for their role in keeping Bitcoin decentralized. At the same time, a significant portion of these nodes are run by exchanges, custodians and large mining pools. These

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Paris, France (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 SES and Singapore-based SpeQtral have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to co-develop a new Optical Ground Station (OGS) aimed at facilitating long-distance satellite-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) between Europe and Asia. This agreement sets the stage for both companies to link their current and future QKD satellite networks through a shared, interoperable OGS. The goal is

The rabbit hole of quantum gets weirder the deeper you go—but also has plenty of promise.

The computational boundaries of carbon-based life on Earth Continue reading Quantum Biology redefines Life’s computational limits on Tech Explorist.

Berlin, Germany (SPX) Apr 01, 2025 Creating quantum superpositions of ultracold atoms has long been hampered by sluggish methods that were too slow for practical use in laboratory settings. Researchers at the University of Liege have now introduced a pioneering method that marries quantum control with geometric optimization, enabling the rapid formation of NOON states and marking a significant step forward for quantum technology.

A newly developed framework for quantifying uncertainties enhances the predictive power of analog quantum simulations. Simulating quantum many-body systems is a major objective in nuclear and high-energy physics. These systems involve large numbers of interacting particles governed by the laws of quantum mechanics, making them far more complex to model than simpler two-particle systems. Due [...]

Author(s): David Bałut, Barry Bradlyn, and Peter AbbamonteThe authors experimentally investigate here the quantum geometry and quantum information in the insulator LiF. Using sum rules for the measured density-density response, the authors compute the quantum Fisher information of LiF associated with density perturbations, and from these extrapolate a component of the quantum metric tensor. These results serve as a proof of principle that scattering techniques can quantify state-of-the-art quantum geometric quantities in materials, and establishes the quantum Fisher information as an experimentally accessible generalization of quantum geometry to real materials. [Phys. Rev. B 111, 125161] Published Mon Mar 31, 2025

Author(s): Yue Chen, Haoran Chen, Xi Shen, Weizhao Chen, Yi Liu, Yizheng Wu, and Zhe YuanA strong thickness-dependent Gilbert damping oscillation in ultrathin Fe films suggests an effective way of tuning bands by doping or gating. [Phys. Rev. Lett. 134, 136701] Published Mon Mar 31, 2025

The task, which even conventional supercomputers can’t perform, could improve online security and make some processes, such as choosing a jury, truly fair.

Until now, creating quantum superpositions of ultra-cold atoms has been a real headache, too slow to be realistic in the laboratory. Researchers at the University of Liège have now developed an innovative new approach combining geometry and "quantum control," which drastically speeds up the process, paving the way for practical applications in quantum technologies.

The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria poses a significant threat to global public health and food safety. The continuous and often unnecessary use of antibiotics has paved the way for these “superbugs” to proliferate, leading to the rising incidence of infections that are exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to treat. Among these resistant strains, bacteria […]

An eavesdropper hiding inside a black hole could still obtain information about quantum objects on its outside, a finding that reveals how effectively black holes destroy the quantum states near their event horizons

Lawsuits and allegations are creating doubt around quantum dot TVs' use of QDs.

Scientists have long sought to unravel the mysteries of strange metals -- materials that defy conventional rules of electricity and magnetism. Now, a team of physicists has made a breakthrough in this area using a tool from quantum information science. The study reveals that electrons in strange metals become more entangled at a crucial tipping point, shedding new light on the behavior of these enigmatic materials. The discovery could pave the way for advances in superconductors with the potential to transform energy use in the future.

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Biological systems, once thought too chaotic for quantum effects, may be quietly leveraging quantum mechanics to process information faster than anything man-made. New research suggests this isn’t just happening in brains, but across all life, including bacteria and plants. Schrödinger’s Legacy Inspires a Quantum Leap Over 80 years ago, theoretical physicist Erwin Schrödinger delivered a [...]

University of Adelaide scientists used quantum cameras to safely image live embryos, advancing IVF and biological imaging techniques. Researchers at the University of Adelaide have conducted the first imaging of embryos using cameras specifically designed for quantum-level measurements. Experts from the University’s Centre of Light for Life explored how to apply ultra-sensitive camera technologies, particularly [...]

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While quantum computers will be able to break traditional encryption, we’re still a long way from “No More Secrets” decryption.

Strange metals have baffled scientists for decades, but a new breakthrough from Rice University researchers offers a major clue: at a specific quantum tipping point, electrons in these materials become more entangled than ever before. Using quantum Fisher information, a tool from the world of quantum computing, the team revealed how entanglement spikes right as [...]

ORNL scientists created a chip that integrates multiple quantum photonic functions, enabling broadband entangled qubits compatible with fiber-optic networks, bringing us closer to a scalable quantum internet. Quantum information scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have successfully demonstrated, for the first time, a device that combines key quantum photonic capabilities on [...]

Los Angeles CA (SPX) Mar 30, 2025 Over 80 years ago, Erwin Schrodinger asked a profound question about the nature of life in his 1944 lectures at Trinity College Dublin, later published as "What is Life?" Now, in the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, Philip Kurian of Howard University has revisited that question, applying modern quantum mechanics to redefine the limits of biological computation. Ku

EPFL researchers captured and studied phase changes in quantum hardware Continue reading Researchers unlock quantum secrets with dissipative phase transitions on Tech Explorist.

Despite performing several important tasks beyond the abilities of classical computers, realizing quantum computers’ potential remains a significant challenge. A new study by researchers from JPMorganChase, Quantinuum, Argonne National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and the University of Texas at Austin experimentally demonstrated certified randomness using a 56-qubit quantum computer. This is a milestone in […] Continue reading Quantum Computing Milestone: 56-Qubit system achieves certified randomness on Tech Explorist.

Argonne scientists have unveiled new methods for controlling material properties. The breakthrough enables researchers to design materials with customized properties, offering unprecedented control over their optical and electronic behaviors. Imagine building a Lego tower with perfectly aligned blocks, each block representing an atom in a crystal called a quantum dot. Just as a small bump [...]

In an attempt to speed up quantum measurements, a new Physical Review Letters study proposes a space-time trade-off scheme that could be highly beneficial for quantum computing applications.

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In a striking development, researchers have created a quantum algorithm that allows quantum computers to better understand and preserve the very phenomenon they rely on – quantum entanglement. By introducing the variational entanglement witness (VEW), the team has boosted detection accuracy while also protecting this fragile connection between particles, moving us closer to a future [...]

Scientists have long sought to unravel the mysteries of strange metals—materials that defy conventional rules of electricity and magnetism. Now, a team of physicists at Rice University has made a breakthrough in this area using a tool from quantum information science. Their study, published recently in Nature Communications, reveals that electrons in strange metals become more entangled at a crucial tipping point, shedding new light on the behavior of these enigmatic materials. The discovery could pave the way for advances in superconductors with the potential to transform energy use in the future.

Researchers have discovered a way to protect quantum information from environmental disruptions, offering hope for more reliable future technologies.

A novel PET imaging approach can effectively quantify a key enzyme associated with brain inflammation, according to research published in the March issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

Physicists have made a major leap in our understanding of quantum entanglement by fully mapping out the statistics it can produce – essentially decoding the language of the quantum world. This breakthrough reveals how the bizarre but powerful correlations in quantum systems can be used to test, secure, and certify the behavior of quantum devices, [...]

Scientists have long been captivated by the unusual properties of strange metals, materials that defy the established principles of electrical conductivity and magnetism. The enigmatic behavior of these substances has puzzled researchers for decades, encouraging a relentless quest for understanding. Recently, a collaborative team of physicists at Rice University made significant strides in this field, […]

For decades, quantum imaging has promised sharper images and greater light sensitivity than classical methods by exploiting the unique properties of quantum light, such as photon entanglement. But the approaches to do so rely on delicate, specially engineered light sources that are easily overwhelmed by real-world noise, and it is difficult to generate quantum light bright enough for practical use.

Recent groundbreaking research has unveiled astonishing insights into the computational capabilities of carbon-based life forms, proposing that these organisms may possess processing powers far superior to what was traditionally understood. The study, led by Philip Kurian, a theoretical physicist and the founding director of the Quantum Biology Laboratory at Howard University, suggests a radical reevaluation […]

More than 80 years ago, Erwin Schrödinger, a theoretical physicist steeped in the philosophy of Schopenhauer and the Upanishads, delivered a series of public lectures at Trinity College, Dublin, which eventually came to be published in 1944 under the title "What is Life?"

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Randomness is essential to some research, but it’s always been prohibitively complicated. Now, we can use “pseudorandomness” instead. The post The High Cost of Quantum Randomness Is Dropping first appeared on Quanta Magazine

If one side of a conducting or semiconducting material is heated while the other remains cool, charge carriers move from the hot side to the cold side, generating an electrical voltage known as thermopower.

By encoding quantum information using topology, researchers have found a way to resist the noise that usually disrupts entangled states, potentially transforming the reliability of quantum tech. More Reliable Quantum Devices – Stabilizing quantum information could make quantum computers and communication networks faster, more secure, and easier to scale for everyday use. Advances in Medical [...]


Quantum computing leader D-Wave recently announced what it called an achievement of “quantum supremacy.”

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Since Microsoft’s Majorana 1 quantum computing news, some members of the scientific community have raised questions about the validity of the tech giant’s claims. Here’s why.

Researchers have found that the clinical application of BCR::ABL1 digital PCR can reliably quantify stable deep molecular remission of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), which will help to determine for which patients chronic drug treatment could potentially be discontinued.

Researchers have achieved a major quantum computing breakthrough: certified randomness, a process where a quantum computer generates truly random numbers, which are then proven to be genuinely random by classical supercomputers. This innovation has deep implications for cryptography, fairness, and security, and marks a shift from theoretical potential to practical, real-world applications of quantum advantage. [...]
