Unprecedented Sound Waves – New Metamaterial Redefines Wave Amplification
Researchers at AMOLF, working alongside colleagues from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, have realized a new type of metamaterial through which sound waves flow in an…
Quantum Technology News
Quantum technology refers to a class of technology that works by applying the principles of quantum mechanics, the branch of physics that deals with the behavior of particles at the smallest scales of energy levels of atoms and subatomic particles. This includes quantum computing, quantum cryptography, quantum communication, and quantum sensing. Quantum computers, for instance, use quantum bits or qubits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously, offering the potential to process exponentially more data compared to classical computers. Quantum cryptography leverages the properties of quantum mechanics to enable secure communication that is theoretically immune to eavesdropping without detection. Quantum communication involves the transmission of information using quantum states, promising ultra-secure networks. Lastly, quantum sensing uses quantum states to measure physical quantities with unprecedented precision. These technologies are anticipated to revolutionize various fields, including medicine, cybersecurity, and materials science, by providing capabilities far beyond what is possible with classical technologies.
Quantum Riddle Solved: Purple Bronze Discovery Unveils “Perfect Switch” for Future Tech
Quantum scientists have discovered a phenomenon in purple bronze that could be key to the development of a ‘perfect switch’ in quantum devices which flips…
Unlocking Quantum Secrets – Simulations Reveal the Atomic-Scale Story of Qubits
A recent study employs advanced atomic-level computer simulations to predict the formation process of spin defects useful for quantum technologies. Researchers at the University of…
Unveiling Nanoscale Wonders: Carbon-Based Quantum Technology
Scientists contact single graphene nanoribbons. Quantum technology holds immense promise, yet it is riddled with complexity. Anticipated to usher in a slew of technological advancements…
Quantum Breakthrough: A New Method for On-Chip Generation of Single Photon
The Moody Lab has created a novel approach for generating single photons on a chip. The buzz surrounding the future of quantum technology continues to…
Quantum Sensor That Covers Entire Radio Frequency Spectrum Created by Army Scientists
A quantum sensor could give Soldiers a way to detect communication signals over the entire radio frequency spectrum, from 0 to 100 GHz, said researchers…
Quantum Teleportation on the Nanoscale Using a Chemical Reaction
The importance of chemistry in next-generation computing and communication has been documented for the first time by a team of Northwestern University academics. They found…
Key Components of Quantum Technologies Coupled With New Interface
Researchers at Münster University develop an easy-to-produce interface between quantum emitters and nanophotonic networks. Quantum effects are genuinely found in the world of nanostructures and…
Physicists Take First Step Towards Quantum Dot Based Spin Qubit Registers
The worldwide race to create more, better, and reliable quantum processors is progressing fast, as a team of TU Delft scientists led by Professor Vandersypen…
Micius Satellite Enables Intercontinental Quantum Communications
Private and secure communications are fundamental human needs. In particular, with the exponential growth of Internet use and e-commerce, it is of paramount importance to…
Researchers Develop Double-Pane Solar Windows That Generate Electricity
Using two types of “designer” quantum dots, researchers are creating double-pane solar windows that generate electricity with greater efficiency and create shading and insulation for…
Yale Engineers Devise Quantum Technology On A Chip
Engineers at the Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science have devised a process of nanofabrication to create a silicon chip that contains all the…
Tiny Graphene Drums Show Potential to Act as Memory Chips in Quantum Computers
A new study from Delft University reveals that tiny drums of graphene have the potential to act as memory chips in quantum computers. Scientists from…
Direct Measurement Technique Offers an Alternative to Quantum Tomography
In a new study, researchers demonstrate “direct measurements” of the quantum state associated with the orbital-angular momentum, showing that direct measurement offers an exciting alternative…
Physicists Teleport Information in a Solid State System
Using a device similar to a conventional computer chip, physicists have for the first time successfully teleported information in a so-called solid state system. ETH…
Scientists Teleport Photonic Qubits with Extreme Reliability
By using hybrid technology that combines two conceptually different approaches, scientists have managed to teleport photonic qubits with extreme reliability. By means of the quantum-mechanical…