Comparison of V-scores of VQE ansatzes versus energy relative errors on a 10 sites TFIM.

V-Score: A New Benchmark for Quantum and Classical Computing

Scientists are developing innovative ways to benchmark the potential of quantum computing in solving complex scientific problems, particularly in understanding material systems. The research, led by physicist Giuseppe Carleo at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, introduces a novel approach to comparing classical and quantum computational methods for tackling challenging physics problems.

Unlocking the Nano Universe: A Quantum Leap in Magnetic Imaging

A Quantum Leap in Magnetic Imaging

Researchers from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle have developed a groundbreaking method to analyze magnetic nanostructures with exceptional precision. This technique achieves a resolution of […]

Novel Quantum States of Exciton–Floquet Composites: Electron–Hole Entanglement and Information

Unprecedented Real-Time Capture of Quantum Information

Korean researchers from DGIST and UNIST have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum information technology by discovering a novel quantum state called the exciton-Floquet synthesis state. The collaborative research team, led by Professor Jaedong Lee […]

The team in the laboratory: Birgit Stiller, Changlong Zhu and Claudiu Genes. Credit: Susanne Viezens

Innovative Breakthrough in Entangling Light and Sound

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) have developed a groundbreaking method for quantum entanglement that pairs photons with acoustic phonons through Brillouin scattering, marking a significant advance in quantum […]

360 erbium ion Qubits in a crystal membrane

The rare-earth element erbium could play a key role in future quantum networks: Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), led by Andreas Reiserer, have […]

A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities

The post A rudimentary quantum network link between Dutch cities appeared first on QuTech. An international research team led by QuTech has demonstrated a network connection between quantum processors over metropolitan distances. Their result marks […]

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 […]

Roberto Morandotti. Credits : Josée Lecompte

Quantum research breakthrough uses synthetic dimensions to efficiently process quantum information

A new study opens the door to cutting-edge solutions that could contribute to the realization of a system capable of processing quantum information in a simple yet powerful way. The work presents a method for manipulating the photonic states of light in a never-before-seen way, offering greater control over the evolution of photon propagation. This control makes it possible to improve the detection and number of photon coincidences, as well as the efficiency of the system.

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 […]

Spin qubits go trampolining

The post Spin qubits go trampolining appeared first on QuTech. Researchers at QuTech developed somersaulting spin qubits for universal quantum logic. This achievement may enable efficient control of large semiconductor qubit arrays. The research group […]

Andreas Gritsch wins the Nano Innovation Award 2024

The LMU Center for NanoScience and four LMU spin-off companies present the Nano Innovation Award for particularly innovative doctoral theses. Andreas Gritsch, who completed his doctorate in the Otto Hahn Group Quantum Networks at MPQ, […]

Exploring emerging quantum technologies with the Economist

The 3rd annual Commercialising Quantum Global event took place on 5th June 2024, and included significant participation from UK Quantum Technology Hub Sensors and Timing researchers across the consortium. Hosted by Economist Impact, the summit […]

Quantum transport from wave function snapshots

Researchers have studied nonequilibrium quantum dynamics of spin chains by employing principal component analysis (PCA) on data sets of wave function snapshots and examined how information propagates within these data sets. The quantities they have […]

A route to scalable Majorana qubits

The post A route to scalable Majorana qubits appeared first on QuTech. Researchers at QuTech have found a way to make Majorana particles in a two-dimensional plane. This was achieved by creating devices that exploit […]

Commercialising Quantum

3rd annual summit — discounts and passes available Details [PARTNER EVENT — some free passes for community members + discount code] Commercialising Quantum — Unlock the power of quantum and photonics by The Economist Impact 700+ London attendees | 100+ speakers | […]