News Feature Channel: Quantum Mechanics

FSU Scientists Discover Exotic States of Matter in Graphene, Offering New Possibilities for Quantum Computing

Florida State University — Thu, 01 May 2025 09:55:43 EST

Florida State University Assistant Professor of Physics Zhengguang Lu and fellow researchers have discovered new states of matter in graphene -- a form of carbon made from a single layer of atoms -- with unusual electrical properties that could make them a valuable tool for building more powerful electronics and quantum computers.

Semiconductor Takes an Unconventional Path from Insulator to Metal

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:20:14 EST

Scientists have discovered that Mn3Si2Te6 changes from an insulator to an electrically conductive metal when exposed to a magnetic field. In Mn3Si2Te6, applying a magnetic field causes a weak metallic state with trapped electrical changes to form in the material. This study examined the processes that cause this behavior.

PNNL's Wendy Shaw Named Associate Lab Director, Physical and Computational Sciences

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:05:20 EST

Chemist Wendy Shaw, a nationally recognized scientific leader, has been chosen to serve as the associate laboratory director for PNNL's Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate.

A Neuro-Quantum Leap in Finding Optimal Solutions

Washington University in St. Louis — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 18:40:58 EST

A computer scientist from Washington University in St. Louis developed a problem-solving architecture modeled on neurobiology that leverages quantum mechanical behavior to guarantee optimal solutions to complex problems.

Accelerating Qubit Testing With Cosmic Rays on Demand

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:15:39 EST

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland, have demonstrated a working capability that can radically accelerate the testing of qubits -- the quantum computing equivalent of bits -- accomplishing in a matter of minutes what has previously taken days or even weeks.

Search for Sterile Neutrinos Continues at Nuclear Reactors

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:45:28 EST

Neutrinos, elusive fundamental particles, can act as a window into the center of a nuclear reactor, the interior of the earth, or some of the most dynamic objects in the universe.

Nanophotonic Platform Boosts Efficiency of Nonlinear-Optical Quantum Teleportation

University Of Illinois Grainger College Of Engineering — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:40:37 EST

Researchers at UIUC's Holonyak Lab developed a nanophotonic platform enabling highly efficient quantum teleportation using nonlinear optics--achieving 94% fidelity and paving the way for scalable, low-light quantum communication systems.

QSA Research Highlights Molecules as Elements in Quantum Computing

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:35:59 EST

A summary of experimental work by QSA researchers at partner institutions, focusing on using advanced optical tweezers to manipulate complex molecules. These improvements enable precise control at the molecular level, significantly progressing quantum computing and simulation technologies.

Pump-Induced Stimulated Superradiant Smith-Purcell Radiation with Ultra-Narrow Linewidth

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:35:11 EST

Free electron lasers have unique advantages of high power, wide frequency tunablility and et al, however, they face challenge in narrowing the spectral linewidth. Scientists in China proposed and realized the pump-induced stimulated superradiant Smith-Purcell radiation (PIS-SPR) and achieved an ultra-narrow spectral linewidth of 0.3 kHz at ~0.3 THz in a compact device.

Scientists Discover Pioneering Technique to Accelerate Accurate Quantum Measurements

University of Bristol — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 10:20:36 EST

Researchers have developed a new way to speed up quantum measurements, a vital building block for the next generation of quantum technologies.

What in the World Is Quantum? Experts Explain

Virginia Tech — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:10:21 EST

The concept of quantum is popping up everywhere these days, from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to "Everything Everywhere All at Once." But what exactly does quantum mean? And what impact will it have in our multiverse? For World Quantum Day on April 14, and in celebration of the United Nations designating 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, Virginia Tech quantum experts Sophia Economou, Charles Cao, and Wayne Scales share what quantum computers can do now, what they're poised to do in the future, and why this cutting-edge research matters.

Argonne's Physicists Are Redefining the Possible

Argonne National Laboratory — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:05:31 EST

Upgrades and new research at Argonne National Laboratory are helping physicists push boundaries, from basic science to the development of new technologies.

Professor Niazi Challenges the 2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize that the 3D Protein Structure cannot be predicted, refuting claims of Rosetta and AlphaFold

Professor Sarfaraz K. Niazi — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:45:24 EST

Professor Niazi Challenges the 2024 Chemistry Nobel Prize that the 3D Protein Structure cannot be predicted, refuting claims of Rosetta and AlphaFold

A Quiet Revolution: New Technique Could Accelerate Noise-Free Superconducting Qubits for Quantum Computing

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 11:30:41 EST

Scientists have developed a new fabrication technique that could improve noise robustness in superconducting qubits, a key technology to enabling large-scale quantum computers.

EXPERTS: April 14 Is World Quantum Day. We Have Experts on Quantum Physics, the Science of Very Small Things, and Its Profound Impact

University of Colorado Boulder — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:30:15 EST

Rutgers Office for Research Announces Inaugural Recipients of Nokia Bell Labs Scholarship

Rutgers University's Office for Research — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:55:17 EST

Rutgers Office for Research is proud to announce the four Rutgers students who will be the inaugural recipients of its Nokia Bell Labs Scholarship.

Powerful New Tool Promises Major Advances in Cancer Treatment

University of South Australia — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:57 EST

New Australian technology is set to transform the way that gastrointestinal cancers are detected and treated with precise, minimally invasive surgery.Backed by the Federal Government's...

A Surprise Contender for Cooling Computers: Lasers

Sandia National Laboratories — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:10:21 EST

Minnesota-based startup Maxwell Labs has entered into a cooperative research and development agreement with Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico to demonstrate laser-based photonic cooling for computer chips.

UAH Physics Researcher Proposes First-Time Model That Replaces Dark Energy and Dark Matter in Explaining Nature of the Universe

University of Alabama Huntsville — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:55:57 EST

Dr. Richard Lieu, a physics professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, has published a paper in the journal Classical and Quantum Gravity that proposes a universe built on steps of multiple singularities rather than the Big Bang alone to account for the expansion of the cosmos.

CAS and Cleveland Clinic Collaborate to Accelerate Research through Advanced AI and Quantum Computing

Cleveland Clinic — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 22:25:15 EST

Columbus, OH; Cleveland, OH, April 7, 2025 - CAS, a division of the American Chemical Society specializing in scientific content and knowledge management, and Cleveland Clinic, an academic health system with a global footprint, announced plans for a strategic collaboration that will unite the organizations' unique expertise, technology, and data capabilities to fuel clinical research. During the Cleveland Discovery & Innovation Forum, an event highlighting cutting-edge healthcare and life sciences research, the two global organizations announced that their collaboration's first strategic focus area will be aiming to advance research on health, wellness, and healthy aging. Initial projects the organizations are discussing will focus on drug discovery for brain health, a priority underscored by the relative lack of effective, disease-modifying treatments for Alzheimer's due to the complex nature of the disease.