Tag: Quantum Technology
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Q-CTRL claims world-first ‘commercial quantum advantage’ in aviation navigation resilience
Introduction: A bold claim in aviation and quantum tech The Australian quantum technology firm Q-CTRL has announced what it calls a world-first—a commercial quantum advantage aimed at solving a stubborn problem in aviation: GPS jamming. With more than a thousand commercial flights disrupted daily by electronic interference, and much of the activity traced to Russia’s…
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Calgary Quantum Breakthrough: Diamonds Pave the Way for Rule-Breaking Applications
Ontario-level discovery in Alberta’s Calgary lab In a development that underscores Canada’s growing prominence in quantum research, scientists at the University of Calgary have demonstrated unconventional, rule-breaking uses for diamonds. The project, spearheaded by a team of quantum researchers, shows how the unique properties of diamond can be harnessed beyond traditional expectations to build sensors,…
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Scientists Unveil a New Phase of Matter: Time Crystals Created in Diamond
Beyond the Traditional States: A New Phase Emerges In a bold leap for quantum physics, researchers have demonstrated a new phase of matter by manipulating the quantum properties of a diamond. This development centers on time crystals—an exotic state where patterns repeat in time, not just space. By leveraging the unique environment inside a diamond,…
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Scientists Used a Diamond to Create a New Phase of Matter
A Quantum Leap: Diamonds and Time Crystals In a landmark experiment, scientists have leveraged the extraordinary properties of diamond to realize a new phase of matter known as a time crystal. Unlike ordinary crystals that repeat in space, time crystals exhibit repetition in time, a phenomenon that challenges classical intuition and broadens the landscape of…
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Quantumness Thermometer: Measuring Quantum Behavior in Materials
Introducing a New Tool to Measure Quantumness Researchers have taken a bold step toward quantifying one of the most elusive traits in physics: quantumness. A newly developed “quantumness thermometer” promises to gauge how strongly quantum effects manifest in materials. This innovative device doesn’t measure temperature in the traditional sense; instead, it characterizes how coherently quantum…
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Exeter-Queensland Partnership Strives to Fortify Global Communication Security with Quantum Link Verification
A new international collaboration aims to redefine how we protect global communications The University of Exeter and the University of Queensland have launched a pioneering international research partnership focused on a breakthrough technology designed to dramatically improve the security of data travelling across today’s global communications infrastructure. The Joint effort, driven by Exeter’s Quantum Non-Equilibrium…
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Strain Engineering Boosts Quantum Defect Readout at Room Temperature
Overview: Strain engineering paves the way for better quantum defect control Researchers have developed a strain engineering framework aimed at controlling the behavior of quantum defects in solid crystal lattices. By tuning the strain fields within materials, they show enhanced spin readout contrast for high-spin defects. This improvement could lead to more reliable quantum sensors,…
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Molecular Coating Cleans Up Noisy Quantum Light
Overview: A simple coating cleans up noisy quantum light Quantum technologies demand perfection: one photon at a time, every time, with identical energy. Tiny deviations in the number or energy of photons can derail devices, threatening the performance of future quantum computers and a potential quantum internet. Northwestern University engineers have devised a novel strategy…
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Molecular Coating Tames Noisy Quantum Light Emission
Overview: A cleaner, more reliable quantum light source Quantum technologies demand perfection: one photon at a time with identical energy. Even tiny variations in photon number or energy can derail devices and threaten the performance of quantum computers that may form a quantum internet. In response, Northwestern University engineers developed a simple, scalable solution that…
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Decades-Old Quantum Puzzle Solved: Graphene Electrons Violate Laws
Introduction to Graphene and Quantum Physics Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional lattice, has been a focus of research due to its remarkable electronic properties. In recent years, physicists have discovered that electrons in graphene can behave unexpectedly, acting like a perfect fluid. This revolutionary finding contradicts established physical laws…