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University of Zaragoza Honors Director of Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics

The University of Zaragoza, which is the capital of the Spanish province Aragon, has given the honorary title of a “doctor honoris causa” to Professor Ignacio Cirac, Director at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (Garching, near Munich) and leader of the Theory Division.

18 Jul 2014

Weizmann Scientists Demonstrate Single Atom-Based Photonic Router

Weizmann Institute scientists have demonstrated for the first time a photonic router – a quantum device based on a single atom that enables routing of single photons by single photons. This achievement, as reported in Science magazine, is another step toward overcoming the difficulties in building quantum computers.

15 Jul 2014

Magnetic Nanohose May Help Solve Technological Problems in Quantum Computing

The magnetic hose designed by the researchers consists of a ferromagnetic cylinder covered by a superconductor material, a surprisingly simple design given the complicated theoretical calculations and numerous lab tests it had to undergo.

26 Jun 2014

Quantum Wells Can Enhance Light Emission in Technological Challenging Spectral Range

Scientists have found that two-dimensional (2D) nanostructures with asymmetric design enable a new quantum mechanism, triggering the emission of tunable light at terahertz frequencies—with unprecedented efficiency.

19 Jun 2014

High Sensitivity Optical Sensors with Microscopic Polymer Light Resonators Respond to Gases

Using microscopic polymer light resonators that expand in the presence of specific gases, researchers at MIT's Quantum Photonics Laboratory have developed new optical sensors with predicted detection levels in the parts-per-billion range. Optical sensors are ideal for detecting trace gas concentrations due to their high signal-to-noise ratio, compact, lightweight nature, and immunity to electromagnetic interference.

18 Jun 2014

Free-Electron X-ray Lasers Make Significant Contributions to Biological Sciences

Even in their infancy, X-ray lasers such as SLAC's Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) are notching a list of important discoveries. A special issue of a scientific journal highlights their unique contributions to biological sciences and details technical milestones that are likely to secure their growing role in these fields.

13 Jun 2014

Nonlinear Quantum Measurement May be Better than Linear Measurement

One of the important tasks for quantum physics researchers and engineers is designing more sensitive instruments to study the tiny fields and forces that govern the world we live in. The most precise measuring instruments devised to date, such as atomic clocks or gravitational wave detectors, are interferometric in nature and operate according to the laws of quantum mechanics.

12 Jun 2014

CQP Researcher Invited to Publish Viewpoint in APS Physics

Dr Jonathan Matthews of CQP was invited to publish a viewpoint in APS Physics on Scalable Imaging of Superresolution. The viewpoint discussed the research undertaken at University of Toronto which supposedly demonstrates a viable approach to efficiently observing superresolved spatial interference fringes that could improve the precision of imaging and lithography systems.

11 Jun 2014

Researchers Demonstrate Strong Coupling via Dark State Resonances in Coupled-Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics System

Coherent light-matter interaction at the single photon level is a long-standing goal for quantum operations. To reach such strong coupling regime, previous studies mainly focus on improving the quality (Q) factor and reducing the mode volume (V) of the same optical resonators, but they have already reached their limits due to current fabrication and other technological restrictions.

11 Jun 2014

New Technique in Detecting Single Atoms in Optical Lattices Wins Otto Hahn Medal 2013

For his excellent doctoral thesis, the young physicist Manuel Endres has been awarded with the Otto Hahn Medal 2013. Since 1978 the Max Planck Society presents this honour annually to junior scientists for groundbreaking scientific achievements connected to their doctoral thesis. The award is intended to encourage highly talented people to decide for a career in fundamental research.

5 Jun 2014

Quantum Optics News

University of Zaragoza Honors Director of Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics

Weizmann Scientists Demonstrate Single Atom-Based Photonic Router

Magnetic Nanohose May Help Solve Technological Problems in Quantum Computing

Quantum Wells Can Enhance Light Emission in Technological Challenging Spectral Range

High Sensitivity Optical Sensors with Microscopic Polymer Light Resonators Respond to Gases

Free-Electron X-ray Lasers Make Significant Contributions to Biological Sciences

Nonlinear Quantum Measurement May be Better than Linear Measurement

CQP Researcher Invited to Publish Viewpoint in APS Physics

Researchers Demonstrate Strong Coupling via Dark State Resonances in Coupled-Cavity Quantum Electrodynamics System

New Technique in Detecting Single Atoms in Optical Lattices Wins Otto Hahn Medal 2013

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