Researchers have achieved a major quantum computing breakthrough by using a 56-qubit quantum computer to generate certifiably random numbers verified by classical supercomputers, marking a shift from theoretical quantum advantage to practical application with significant implications for cryptography, security, and fairness.
Princeton physicists accidentally discovered and directly visualized Hofstadter’s butterfly—a theoretical fractal pattern of electron energy levels predicted in 1976—using scanning tunneling microscopy on twisted bilayer graphene, revealing not only the long-sought fractal energy spectrum but also new quantum phenomena driven by electron interactions beyond Hofstadter’s original calculations.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. has achieved the world’s first demonstration of quantum computational supremacy on a useful real-world problem, using their Advantage2 prototype quantum annealer to perform complex magnetic materials simulations in minutes that would take a classical supercomputer nearly one million years and consume more than the world’s annual electricity.
Researchers at China’s USTC have developed Zuchongzhi-3, a groundbreaking 105-qubit quantum computer that processes calculations 10^15 times faster than the most powerful supercomputers and one million times faster than Google’s latest quantum systems, marking a significant advancement in quantum supremacy.
Amazon Web Services has unveiled Ocelot, a groundbreaking quantum chip that uses cat qubits and bosonic quantum error correction to significantly reduce resource requirements, achieving bit-flip times approaching one second while requiring only one-tenth the resources of traditional approaches, potentially revolutionizing the path to commercially viable quantum computing.
Scientists have made a significant breakthrough by confirming the existence of a quantum spin liquid state in a crystal material called pyrochlore cerium stannate. In normal materials, electron spins (which act like tiny magnets) typically […]
UC Santa Barbara researchers have developed a breakthrough in laser technology: a compact, chip-scale laser that matches or exceeds the performance of much larger laboratory systems while being significantly more affordable. Led by Professor Daniel […]
Large-scale communication networks, such as the Internet, rely on routing packets of data through multiple intermediate nodes to transmit information from a sender to a receiver. Researchers has developped a model of a quantum communication […]
Northwestern University engineers have accomplished a significant feat by successfully demonstrating quantum teleportation through fiber optic cables while simultaneously carrying regular Internet traffic. Led by Professor Prem Kumar, the team published their findings in Optica […]
This paper improves and demonstrates the usefulness of the first quantized plane-wave algorithms for the quantum simulation of electronic structure. The researchers describe their quantum algorithm for first quantized simulation that accurately includes pseudopotentials. They […]
Christian Schneider, a quantum physicist at the University of Oldenburg in Germany, has been awarded a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant of approximately two million euros for his groundbreaking research into two-dimensional materials […]
Researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a groundbreaking quantum processor design that challenges traditional computational architectures. Unlike conventional quantum chips that arrange qubits in rigid 2D grids, this […]
MIT physicists have made a groundbreaking discovery about electron behavior in pentalayer graphene, revealing that electrons can exhibit fractional charges without a magnetic field—a phenomenon previously thought impossible. This research, led by Professor Senthil Todadri […]
The groundbreaking study by Rice University physicist Qimiao Si delves into the fascinating world of quantum critical metals, materials that defy conventional physics by exhibiting extraordinary behavior at low temperatures. Published in Nature Physics, the […]
The groundbreaking research by QuTech represents a significant advancement in quantum computing technology, demonstrating the successful interconnection of spin qubits over unprecedented distances. By achieving coherent logic operations between qubits positioned 250 micrometers apart on […]
Particle physicists are embarking on a fascinating journey to unravel the mysteries of quark mixing, a complex phenomenon that challenges our current understanding of fundamental particle interactions. The Standard Model of particle physics, a sophisticated […]
The scientific community has made a groundbreaking discovery about the internal structure of protons, revealing a complex quantum landscape of entanglement among quarks and gluons. Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have developed a novel approach […]
Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have experimentally validated a 40-year-old theoretical prediction about electron behavior in confined spaces, marking a significant breakthrough in quantum physics. Led by physicist Jairo Velasco, Jr., the team’s study published […]
This groundbreaking research by University of Chicago scientists presents a transformative approach to quantum computing by ingeniously merging trapped atom arrays with photonic devices. Led by Assistant Professor Hannes Bernien, the research team has developed […]
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore (NTU), have developed an innovative method to produce entangled photon pairs using extraordinarily thin materials, potentially revolutionizing quantum computing technology. Led by Prof Gao Weibo, the team successfully […]
In the ongoing race towards experimental implementations of quantum error correction (QEC), finding ways to automatically discover codes and encoding strategies tailored to the qubit hardware platform is emerging as a critical problem. Reinforcement learning […]
Hybrid quantum-classical approaches offer potential solutions to quantum chemistry problems, yet they often manifest as constrained optimization problems. Scientists have explored the interconnection between constrained optimization and generalized eigenvalue problems through the Unitary Coupled Cluster […]
Nuclear physicists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the mass distribution within subatomic particles, specifically pions and protons, through advanced numerical calculations that leverage the trace anomaly in spacetime. The research focuses on exploring […]
Quantum Machine Learning (QML) is in a period of rapid development and discovery, however it still lacks the resources and diversity of computational models of its classical complement. With the growing difficulties of classical models […]
Researchers at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS), Canada, have achieved a groundbreaking advancement in quantum photonics, developing a synthetic photonic lattice that can generate and manipulate quantum states of light. Led by […]
The landscape of scientific research is rapidly transforming through groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence and quantum computing, with recent developments promising revolutionary impacts across multiple disciplines. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has recognized the pivotal […]
Quantum computing represents a revolutionary frontier in computational technology, promising unprecedented computational power. However, the field has long grappled with significant technical challenges that have limited its practical implementation. This research introduces an innovative hybrid […]
In the rapidly evolving field of quantum computing, researchers from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Toshiba have achieved a significant breakthrough that promises to enhance the reliability and performance of quantum systems. Their […]
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.
npj Quantum Information, Published online: 26 November 2024; doi:10.1038/s41534-024-00918-6 Quantum computing platforms are subject to contradictory engineering requirements: qubits must be protected from mutual interactions when idling (‘doing nothing’), and strongly interacting when in operation. […]