The future of electronics is rapidly evolving and will soon differ significantly from conventional electronics. The storage and transmission of information in future quantum electronics will be based on qubits instead of traditional binary digits. However, one of the key challenges in quantum electronics has been the limited ability to transmit quantum information over long
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Defects in semiconducting materials like diamonds have long been regarded as a nuisance, disrupting the perfect arrangement of atoms. However, scientists have recently discovered that these defects can actually be harnessed as quantum sensors. This is because some defects contain electrons with a spin, or angular momentum, which can store and process information. In a
Quantum physicists and engineers have been working tirelessly over the past few decades to develop new and reliable quantum communication systems. These systems have the potential to serve as a testbed for evaluating and advancing communication protocols. Recently, researchers at the University of Chicago introduced a groundbreaking quantum communication testbed with remote superconducting nodes. In
Quantum information technology heavily relies on the use of single photons as qubits. The accurate determination of the number of photons is crucial for the success of various quantum systems such as quantum computation, quantum communication, and quantum metrology. Photon-number-resolving detectors (PNRDs) play a vital role in achieving this accuracy. These detectors have two main
In a ground-breaking achievement, Cornell quantum researchers have successfully detected a rare and elusive phase of matter known as the Bragg glass phase. This remarkable discovery addresses a long-standing question regarding the existence of this partially ordered state in real materials. The research paper, titled “Bragg glass signatures in PdxErTe3 with X-ray diffraction Temperature Clustering
The existence of charge density waves (CDW) resulting from the condensation of excitons has been a topic of interest for researchers in the field of quantum physics. This phenomenon can lead to a metal-insulator transition, creating a new quantum phase known as an excitonic insulator. Recently, a team of scientists at Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The field of quantum computing has garnered immense attention due to its promise of faster and more efficient computational capabilities compared to classical computing. Unlike classical computers that process information in the form of binary bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers utilize quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in a superposition of states between
The behavior of free electrons in water has been a topic of discussion in the field of physics for quite some time. When water comes into contact with radiation, free electrons are released from the water molecules as they ionize. However, the flow and behavior of these electrons between water molecules has remained a contentious
Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have recently conducted a groundbreaking study on infinite-layer nickelates. This class of unconventional superconductors has captured the attention of researchers due to its unique properties. In their paper titled “Evidence for d-wave superconductivity of infinite-layer nickelates from low-energy electrodynamics,” published
The field of nuclear physics has always been focused on uncovering the secrets of the atomic nucleus. With the advent of new generation radioactive-ion beam facilities, researchers now have the opportunity to conduct previously challenging experiments and push the boundaries of our understanding even further. These facilities enable the discovery of new isotopes and the
The field of programmable photonic integrated circuits (PPICs) continues to make significant strides in processing light waves for computation, sensing, and signaling. Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea, alongside collaborators from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), have achieved a major breakthrough by incorporating
Semiconductor moiré superlattices have become a subject of great interest in the study of correlated electron states and quantum physics phenomena. Recently, researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) conducted a study to further explore these material structures and their underlying physics. Published in Physical Review Letters, their paper introduces a new theoretical framework that