New Angle on Producing Single-photons; Applying to Quantum Computing
New Angle on Producing Single-photons; Applying to Quantum Computing. Researchers at Macquarie University have developed a new method for producing single-photons. The “standard approach” is limited at quantum scales as the production is through materials engineering — a known challenge. The new method shows promise in creating identical quantum emitters from semiconductors by photon nanostructure […]
Quantum Information Science is Ramping Up at Brookhaven National Laboratory
Quantum Information Science is Ramping Up at Brookhaven National Laboratory. The Computational Science Initiative at Brookhaven Lab is expanding efforts in quantum information science through a newly formed Quantum Computing Group. The national lab is at the forefront of computing technologies. Known for leading data management and analysis needs, quantum computing is seen as one […]
Quantum-level Technology “Talks”
Quantum-level Technology “Talks” (Press release is found at Argonne National Labs…) Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Chicago have invented an innovative way for different types of quantum technology to “talk” to each other using sound. The study, published Feb. 11 in Nature Physics, is an […]
Basic Thoughts on Quantum Computing and Our Future
Basic Thoughts on Quantum Computing and Our Future. Though from the BusinessReport’s OPINION section, Louis Fourie authors an easy read regarding quantum computing. “Computers have become an integral part of our lives. There is rarely a day that we don’t experience the advantages of computing. We use computers to assist us with numerous tasks, entertain us, […]
Means to Control Surface Conductivity in 3D Topological Insulator
Means to Control Surface Conductivity in 3D Topological Insulator. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory have discovered a means of controlling the surface conductivity of a three-dimensional (3D) topological insulator, a type of material that has potential applications in spintronic devices and quantum computing. 3D topological insulators are emerging materials that hold great […]
Single Photon Emitters; Now on Silicon
Single Photon Emitters; Now on Silicon. “Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have developed a way to directly write quantum light sources, which emit a single photon of light at a time, into monolayer semiconductors such as tungsten diselenide (WSe2). Single photon emitters (SPEs), or quantum […]
How Quickly Can you Charge a Prius Battery, Really? Quantum Computing May Answer This.
How Quickly Can you Charge a Prius Battery, Really? Quantum Computing May Answer This. Controlling quantum phenomena demands utmost in care for the environment the quantum system is in. Manipulating a quantum system must be done in a pristine environment else a loss of the quantum state ensues, rapidly. It’s a major challenge to developing […]
Potential for New Topological Properties in Quantum Material
Potential for New Topological Properties in Quantum Material. Tungsten ditelluride, or WTe2, exhibits edge conducting properties. The newly discovered material shows promising application to quantum computing development. The bright zigzag lines indicate conduction features precisely at the edges of the monolayer WTe2. Image Credit: Cui Lab, University of California, Riverside. Researchers from University of California, Riverside, […]
Harnessing the Power of a Single Photon to Move Electrons
Harnessing the Power of a Single Photon to Move Electrons. The Quantum Dynamics Unit at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology has demonstrated microwave influence of electrons. The team of researchers trapped electrons in a super-cooled, vacuum-sealed chamber where the electrons were bombarded with microwaves. The particles and microwave photons “altered each other’s movement and […]
Quantum Fundamentals, Architecture and Machines
Quantum Fundamentals, Architecture and Machines. Stanford University is set to support the recently signed National Quantum Initiative Act. By launching the Quantum Fundamentals, Architecture and Machines (Q-FARM) initiative to leverage and expand the university’s strengths in quantum science and engineering and to train the field’s next generation of scientists, Stanford aims to accomplish three facets […]