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Phosphorus Enclosed Silicon May Brighten the Future of Quantum Computing

A research carried out by scientists from the University of Surrey headed by Dr. Steve Chick and Professor Ben Murdin has achieved major advancement in the field of quantum computing.

10 Aug 2017

Ultracold Molecules Could Hold Quantum Information for Longer Time

Researchers have taken an important step toward the long-sought goal of a quantum computer, which in theory should be capable of vastly faster computations than conventional computers, for certain kinds of problems.

28 Jul 2017

Single-Photon Source Quantum Encryption Technique for Tackling Cyber Threats

A technique developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for synthesizing photons, or quantum light particles, in an as-needed and controlled way—that ensures enhanced speed and security while sharing encrypted data—has been non-exclusively licensed by Qubitekk.

26 Jul 2017

'Tiny Dancer' Atoms Could Make Quantum Computers a Viable Reality

An international team of Researchers, including the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), have developed a new method for making phosphorous atoms 'dance', which could bring quantum computers a step closer to practical applications.

26 Jul 2017

Developing Faster Computer Circuits Based on "Fluxons"

“Fluxons,” which are magnetic quantum objects found in superconductors, are specifically appropriate for storing and processing data bits. Computer circuits formed on the basis of fluxons can function at considerably high speeds and also reduce the amount of heat dissipation.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers Find "Smoking Gun" Signature of Long-Sought Majorana Particle

A UCLA-led team of engineers and scientists has found a “smoking gun” signature of the long sought-after Majorana particle. The particle, whose existence was first proposed by Italian theoretical physicist Ettore Majorana in 1937, could be the foundation for a class of robust topological quantum computers.

25 Jul 2017

Researchers Perform First Ever Quantum-Mechanical Simulation of Ultracold Chemical Reaction

Researchers have performed the first ever quantum-mechanical simulation of the benchmark ultracold chemical reaction between potassium-rubidium (KRb) and a potassium atom, opening the door to new controlled chemistry experiments and quantum control of chemical reactions that could spark advances in quantum computing and sensing technologies.

20 Jul 2017