January 19, 2025

Quantum simulators show resilience to errors

Theorists at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics have made a significant stride in the field of quantum computing. Their research addresses a long-standing question: can quantum computers really outperform classical computers in solving […]

Flux attachment for bosons on a lattice

Flux attachment provides a powerful conceptual framework for understanding certain forms of topological order, including most notably the fractional quantum Hall effect. Despite its ubiquitous use as a theoretical tool, directly realizing flux attachment in […]

New benchmark helps solve the hardest quantum problems

New benchmark helps solve the hardest quantum problems

Predicting the behavior of many interacting quantum particles is a complicated process but is key to harness quantum computing for real-world applications. Researchers have developed a method for comparing quantum algorithms and identifying which quantum […]

Visualization diagram of magnetic domains in a quantum antiferromagnet using nonreciprocal directional dichroism

Illuminating quantum magnets: Light unveils magnetic domains

Scientists have used light to visualize magnetic domains, and manipulated these regions using an electric field, in a quantum antiferromagnet. This method allows real-time observation of magnetic behaviors, paving the way for advancements in next-generation […]

Describing chaotic systems

Systems consisting of many small particles can be highly complex and chaotic – and yet some can still be described using simple theories. However, whether this also extends to the world of quantum physics has […]

First Quantum Talents Symposium in Munich

The Quantum Talents Symposium Munich is a joint initiative of the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ), the Munich Center for Quantum Science and Technology (MCQST), the International Max Planck Research School for Quantum […]