One of the biggest challenges in quantum technology and quantum sensing is “noise”–seemingly random environmental disturbances that can disrupt the delicate quantum states of qubits, the fundamental units of quantum information. Looking deeper at this issue, JILA Associate Fellow and University of Colorado Boulder Physics Assistant Professor Shuo Sun collaborated with Andrés Montoya-Castillo, Assistant Professor … Read more
Quantum mechanics is one of the most profound and revolutionary theories in modern physics, unraveling the mysteries of the subatomic world and fundamentally transforming our understanding of matter, energy, and the fundamental forces of nature. Developed in the early 20th century through the works of pioneering physicists such as Max Planck, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, … Read more
Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets. Normally, the orientations of the magnets are aligned within one region of the material but are not aligned from one region to the next. Think of packs of tourists in Times Square pointing to different billboards … Read more
In a recent publication in Nature Physics, the LSU Quantum Photonics Group has unveiled groundbreaking insights into the fundamental characteristics of surface plasmons, challenging established paradigms and pushing the boundaries of quantum plasmonics research. Led by Associate Professor Omar Magaña-Loaiza, the experimental and theoretical investigations conducted within the group represent a significant leap forward in … Read more
The question of where the boundary between classical and quantum physics lies is one of the longest-standing pursuits of modern scientific research, and in new research published today, scientists demonstrate a novel platform that could help us find an answer. The laws of quantum physics govern the behavior of particles at miniscule scales, leading to … Read more
Under extreme pressure, hydrogen, like many elements, exhibits peculiar behavior that defies conventional understanding. Theoretical predictions suggest that under pressures exceeding a million times that of our atmosphere, hydrogen transforms into a metal and, even more remarkably, a superconductor—a material capable of conducting electricity without resistance. Scientists have long sought to comprehend and harness the … Read more
A collaborative project has made a breakthrough in enhancing the speed and resolution of widefield quantum sensing, leading to new opportunities in scientific research and practical applications. By collaborating with scientists from Mainland China and Germany, the team has successfully developed a quantum sensing technology using a neuromorphic vision sensor, which is designed to mimic … Read more
Researchers from the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering, Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia have unveiled a cutting-edge computational tool. This tool, integrated into the open-source software package WEST within the Midwest Integrated Center for Computational Materials (MICCoM), is a brainchild of Prof. Marco Govoni’s team. The … Read more
For the first time, Princeton physicists have achieved a groundbreaking feat by entangling individual molecules, allowing them to remain correlated and interact even when separated by vast distances. Recently published in Science, this research marks a significant breakthrough in the world of molecules, primarily due to the fundamental importance of quantum entanglement, according to Lawrence … Read more
Wave-particle duality stands as a foundational and enigmatic concept in the realm of quantum physics, challenging classical notions of particles and waves. This principle asserts that particles, such as electrons and photons, exhibit both wave-like and particle-like characteristics depending on the experimental conditions. The significance of wave-particle duality extends beyond its theoretical implications; it shapes … Read more
Chong Zu, an assistant professor of physics at Washington University in St. Louis, sees diamonds as more than just shiny gems. In a groundbreaking study published in Physical Review Letters, Zu and his team have made significant strides in turning diamonds into quantum simulators. Their work, supported in part by the Center for Quantum Leaps, … Read more
The classic children’s game of telephone operates on a simple premise: one person starts by whispering a message to the next player, who then passes it along, and so on until the final recipient announces the message to the group. Often, what the initial person said and what the last person heard are hilariously different; … Read more
The interaction between light and materials is complex, involving absorption, reflection, and conversion into thermal energy. When light encounters a metallic surface, it also interacts with the electrons within the metal, resulting in what we call “optical loss.” Traditionally, producing ultra-small optical components that utilize light has been challenging due to increased optical loss as … Read more