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Simulating particle creation in an expanding universe using quantum computers
A new study published in Scientific Reports simulates particle creation in an expanding universe using IBM quantum computers, demonstrating the digital quantum simulation of quantum field theory for curved spacetime (QFTCS).

International collaboration sheds new light on the relationship between quantum theory and thermodynamics
Researchers from Nagoya University in Japan and the Slovak Academy of Sciences have unveiled new insights into the interplay between quantum theory and thermodynamics. The team demonstrated that while quantum theory does ...
General Physics
Feb 7, 2025
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Quantum simulator combines digital and analog modes to calculate physical processes with unprecedented precision
How does cold milk disperse when it is dripped into hot coffee? Even the fastest supercomputers are unable to perform the necessary calculations with high precision because the underlying quantum physical processes are extremely ...
Quantum Physics
Feb 6, 2025
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Researchers observe a phase transition in a 1D chain of atoms using a quantum simulator
Phase transitions, shifts between different states of matter, are widely explored physical phenomena. So far, these transitions have primarily been studied in three-dimensional (3D) and two-dimensional (2D) systems, yet theories ...

Researchers develop first-of-its-kind quantum gate
A recent study led by quantum researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory proved popular among the science community interested in building a more reliable quantum network.
Optics & Photonics
Feb 5, 2025
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Researchers uncover 1D-like spin behavior in a triangular molecular lattice, challenging traditional views
Quantum spin liquids (QSLs) are fascinating and mysterious states of matter that have intrigued scientists for decades. First proposed by Nobel laureate Philip Anderson in the 1970s, these materials break the conventional ...
Condensed Matter
Feb 5, 2025
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Quantum algorithm distributed across multiple processors for the first time—paving the way to quantum supercomputers
In a milestone that brings quantum computing tangibly closer to large-scale practical use, scientists at Oxford University Physics have demonstrated the first instance of distributed quantum computing.
Quantum Physics
Feb 5, 2025
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Physicists measure a key aspect of superconductivity in 'magic-angle' graphene
Superconducting materials are similar to the carpool lane in a congested interstate. Like commuters who ride together, electrons that pair up can bypass the regular traffic, moving through the material with zero friction.
Superconductivity
Feb 5, 2025
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Certain animal navigation abilities found to operate at or near quantum limit of magnetic field detection
A pair of physicists at the University of Crete has found that some types of biological magnetoreceptors used by various creatures to navigate, operate at or near the quantum limit. In their paper published in the journal ...

Extending a paradox: Quantum mechanics experiment measures a pulse of light in 37 dimensions
A team of physicists affiliated with multiple institutions in China has measured a pulse of light in 37 dimensions. In their paper published in Science Advances, the group explains that their experiment was meant to demonstrate ...

Collaboration uncovers how gravity influences qubits
A collaboration between Nordita, the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, hosted by Stockholm University, KTH and Google Quantum AI explores how gravitational fields influence quantum computing hardware, laying the foundation ...
Quantum Physics
Feb 4, 2025
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Quantum machine simulates universe's potential false vacuum decay
Physicists have performed a simulation they say sheds new light on an elusive phenomenon that could determine the ultimate fate of the universe.
General Physics
Feb 4, 2025
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Quantum light technique doubles spectroscopy sensitivity, revealing hidden signals
An international team of engineers and physicists have found a way to use quantum light to improve the performance of cutting-edge spectroscopy.
Optics & Photonics
Feb 3, 2025
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World's first scalable, connected, photonic quantum computer prototype developed
A team of engineers, physicists and computer specialists at Canadian company, Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc., has unveiled what they describe as the world's first scalable, connected, photonic quantum computer prototype.

Superfluid spirals: Scientists control Kelvin waves for first time
In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have developed the first controlled method for exciting and observing Kelvin waves in superfluid helium-4.

Atoms that measure magnetic fields could lead to new quantum sensors
A team of physicists and engineers at the University of Colorado Boulder has discovered a new way to measure the orientation of magnetic fields using what may be the tiniest compasses around—atoms.
Optics & Photonics
Jan 30, 2025
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Using phononic bandgap materials to suppress decoherence in quantum computers
Quantum computers have the potential of outperforming classical computers on some optimization and computational tasks. Compared to classical systems, however, quantum systems are more prone to errors, as they are more sensitive ...

Optical levitation traps nanospheres, revealing quantum-classical crossover
An article published in the journal Optica describes the development of a new experimental device that explores the boundary between classical and quantum physics, allowing the simultaneous observation and investigation of ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 29, 2025
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Quantum-inspired computing drives major advance in simulating turbulence
Researchers at the University of Oxford have pioneered a new approach to simulate turbulent systems, based on probabilities. The findings appear in the journal Science Advances.
Soft Matter
Jan 29, 2025
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Quantum theory and thermodynamics: No contradiction with new entropy definition, study says
It is one of the most important laws of nature that we know: The famous second law of thermodynamics says that the world gets more and more disordered when random chance is at play. Or, to put it more precisely: that entropy ...
General Physics
Jan 29, 2025
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