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Photonic Quantum Computers: A Brighter Future Than Ever
May 13, 2013 Harnessing the unique features of the quantum world promises a dramatic speed-up in information processing as compared to the fastest classical machines. Scientists have succeeded in prototyping a ... > full story -
Graphene Joins the Race to Redefine the Ampere
May 12, 2013 New research could pave the way for redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics. The world's first graphene single-electron pump provides the speed of electron flow needed to ... > full story -
Perfectly Doped Quantum Dots Yield 'Colors to Dye For'
May 10, 2013 This focuses on an ultra-precise method for doping the tiny semiconductors produces vivid ... > full story -
Flawed Diamonds Promise Sensory Perfection: Electron Spin Extended for Incredibly Tiny Magnetic Detectors
May 10, 2013 By extending the coherence time of electron states to over half a second, scientists have improved the performance of one of the most potent sensors of magnetic fields on the nanoscale -- a diamond ... > full story -
Device for Portable, Ultra-Precise Clocks and Quantum Sensors Developed
May 9, 2013 Researchers have developed a portable way to produce ultracold atoms for quantum technology and quantum information ... > full story -
Graphene Quantum Dots May Someday Tell If It Will Rain on Mars
May 8, 2013 Chemical engineers may be able to improve humidity and pressure sensors, particularly those used in outer ... > full story -
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Speed Test of Quantum Versus Conventional Computing: Quantum Computer Wins
May 8, 2013 A quantum computer system is “thousands of times faster” than conventional computing in solving an important problem type, a computer science professor ... > full story -
Quantum Optics With Microwaves: Hong-Ou-Mandel Effect Demonstrated
May 8, 2013 Physicists have demonstrated one of the quintessential effects of quantum optics -- known as the Hong-Ou-Mandel effect -- with microwaves, whose frequency is 100,000 times lower than that of visible ... > full story -
Elucidating Energy Shifts in Optical Tweezers
May 8, 2013 Physicists are providing an all-in-one guide to help calculate the effect the use of optical tweezers has on the energy levels of atoms under study. A small piece of paper sticks to an electrically ... > full story -
Highly Fragile, Volatile Body Observed With New Quantum-Mechanical Measurement Technique
May 5, 2013 Scientists have observed a highly fragile and volatile body through a new quantum-mechanical measurement ... > full story
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