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physics1 year ago

"Breakthrough: China's Quantum Leap in Supersolid Material for Quantum Computing"

Physicists in China have observed a material in a supersolid phase of matter for the first time, using a compound called NBCP with atoms arranged in triangular lattices. By exposing the material to a magnetic field and measuring its magnetocaloric effect, they were able to detect the spin states of the atoms and their transitions, confirming the material's supersolid state. This observation is expected to open new possibilities for studying quantum phenomena and simulating novel materials.

physics2 years ago

"Discovery of Quantum Interference Multiphoton Effect in Light"

Researchers from Leibniz University Hannover and the University of Strathclyde have discovered a new multiphoton effect within the quantum interference of light, disproving previous assumptions about the impact of multiphoton components in interference effects of thermal fields and parametric single photons. The team's research, published in Physical Review Letters, reveals that the interference effect between thermal light and parametric single photons also leads to quantum interference with the background field, challenging previous calculation methods. This discovery could have implications for quantum key distribution and the interpretation of quantum interference effects for secure communications in the future.

quantum-computing2 years ago

Quantum Computer Creates Particle with Memory

Scientists have created non-abelian anyons, a type of quasiparticle that can remember its own past, inside a quantum computer. These particles maintain records of their previous location when swapped with each other, allowing physicists to weave them together into complex entangled designs with new and strange behaviors. This discovery could help in designing more robust quantum systems and enable advanced experiments to explore deeper into quantum phenomena.