Artistic representation of metasurface quantum graphs. Credit: Joshua Mornhinweg In the race toward practical quantum computers and networks, photons—fundamental particles of light—hold intriguing possibilities as fast carriers of information at…
Category: Quantum Physics
Demonstration of first antimatter quantum bit paves way for improved comparisons of matter and antimatter
Physicist Barbara Latacz working in the BASE experiment. Credit: CERN In a breakthrough for antimatter research, the BASE collaboration at CERN has kept an antiproton—the antimatter counterpart of a proton—oscillating…
Gold clusters mimic atomic spin properties for scalable quantum computing applications
New research shows how gold clusters mimic the key properties of the most accurate systems currently used in quantum applications, showing promise for a tunable, scalable option for quantum devices. The…
Model addresses heat management in high-density laser systems
Picture of IMEC 300 mm Si photonic wafer with InP laser dies bonded on top. Credit: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Multi-wavelength light sources are required for optical transceivers…
Engineers achieve efficient integration of quantum dot lasers on silicon chiplets
Researchers have now developed an efficient technique for integrating quantum dot lasers within silicon chiplets for scalable practical applications. Credit: karlsbad at Openverse Lasers that are fabricated directly onto silicon…
Human-AI teamwork uncovers hidden magnetic states in quantum spin liquids
A handshake in front of a background of radiating purple light and computer chip patterns. Credit: Kaori Serakaki/OIST At the forefront of discovery, where cutting-edge scientific questions are tackled, we…
Material properties changed non-thermally using light and magnons
Setup for ultrafast nonlinear control of materials in the mid-infrared spectral range, research teams Leitenstorfer and Bossini, University of Konstanz. Credit: Gillian Kiliani Is it wizardry? Physicists at the University…
