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science-and-technology2 years ago

Advancements in Quantifying Quantumness and Boosting Quantum Factoring

Physicists and mathematicians are on a quest to quantify the power of quantum systems by identifying the physical properties that distinguish them from classical systems. They have discovered three metrics: entanglement, magic, and fermionic magic. Entanglement measures the degree of quantum correlation between particles, while magic captures the ability of quantum circuits to perform computations that are hard to simulate classically. Fermionic magic relates to the simulation of noninteracting fermions, which can be easily simulated classically. Researchers have made progress in understanding and measuring these metrics, but the search for a unified metric that captures all aspects of quantumness continues.

science-and-technology2 years ago

MIT Physicists Capture Groundbreaking Images of Fermion Pairs in the Quantum Realm

MIT physicists have successfully imaged particle pairings in a cloud of atoms, providing new insights into the behavior of electrons in superconducting materials. The discovery, documented in the journal Science, could assist in understanding superconductivity and further development of heat-free electronics. The images shed light on how electrons form superconducting pairs that glide through materials without friction. The observations can serve as a visual blueprint for how electrons may pair up in superconducting materials and may also help describe how neutrons pair up to form superfluids in neutron stars.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Unveiling the Formation of Superconducting Electron Pairs: Physicists Capture First Snapshots of Fermion Pairs

Physicists at MIT have captured the first snapshots of fermion pairs, shedding light on how electrons form superconducting pairs. By studying the behavior of fermions in the form of potassium-40 atoms, the researchers were able to observe the particles pairing up, even when separated by a small distance. The observations provide a visual blueprint for how electrons may pair up in superconducting materials and may also help understand how neutrons pair up in neutron stars. The findings could contribute to the development of room-temperature superconductors and zero-loss devices.

science-and-technology2 years ago

MIT Physicists Capture Groundbreaking Images of Fermion Pairs, Unveiling Secrets of Superconductivity

MIT physicists have captured the first images of fermion pairs, including electrons, protons, neutrons, and certain types of atoms, providing insights into how electrons pair up in superconducting materials. By studying a cloud of potassium-40 atoms under ultracold conditions, the researchers observed the pairing behavior and interesting patterns, such as checkerboards formed by the pairs. The findings could help advance the understanding of superconductivity and potentially lead to the development of room-temperature superconductors.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Breakthrough Discovery: Scientists Create Exotic New State of Matter from Subatomic Particles

Scientists have created a new state of matter called bosonic correlated insulator, which is made up of subatomic particles. The material is a lattice-shaped pattern formed from a layer of two different types of subatomic particles: bosons and fermions. The new material doesn't have any practical uses yet, but it helps scientists understand how the universe is put together. The discovery could lead to finding more materials like this in the future.