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Robustness

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quantum-physics2 years ago

"Breakthrough: Robust and Ultra-Sensitive Topological Quantum Device Developed by Quantum Physicists"

Quantum physicists from Dresden and Würzburg have developed a semiconductor device made of aluminum-gallium-arsenide that exhibits exceptional robustness and sensitivity due to a topological skin effect, shielding it from external perturbations and enabling unprecedented precision measurements. This breakthrough paves the way for high-precision quantum modules in topological physics and holds potential for applications in the semiconductor industry. The device, measuring about 0.1 millimeters in diameter, demonstrates the topological skin effect at a microscopic scale in a natural semiconductor material for the first time, making it highly suitable for sensor engineering and amplifiers with minuscule diameters.

science-and-exploration2 years ago

"Exploring the Boundaries of Quantum Science: From Shaking to Flying"

Scientists have tested the robustness of quantum entanglement by subjecting quantum hardware to various environments, including bumpy car rides, drops from a tower, and spins in a centrifuge. The experiments, conducted by the European Space Agency, aimed to understand the effects of acceleration on quantum systems and explore the connections between relativity and quantum physics. The results showed that current quantum communication platforms are remarkably robust, paving the way for the development of space-based applications.