The Photon Conundrum: A Homer Simpson Adventure

In a twist of cosmic comedy, Homer Simpson discovers that the so-called “visualization of a photon” at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is actually a glowing, sprinkle-covered donut. Chaos ensues as Homer bites into the sugary anomaly, unraveling the laws of physics and turning the universe into his personal donut generator. With time rippling and quantum scientists baffled, Homer proves that even the smallest particles of light might have a sweet, frosted side.

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November 24, 2024

Twin Photons From Unequal Sources?

A team of researchers led by Richard Warburton at the University of Basel, in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Bochum, has now succeeded in creating identical photons originating from different and widely-separated sources.

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June 14, 2022

Further Proof That High-Performance Quantum Computers Can Be Built So Both Qubit Count and Gate Fidelity Improve Simultaneously

IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), an industry leader in quantum computing, announced IonQ Forte, its latest generation of quantum systems. The system features novel, cutting-edge optics technology that enables increased accuracy and further enhances IonQ’s industry leading system performance. Forte is expected to be initially available for select developers, partners, and researchers in 2022 and is expected to be available for broader customer access in 2023.

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May 17, 2022
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