7+ hour, 45+ min ago   (801+ words) Fast, Low-Excitation Ion Shuttling Achieves Reliable Qubit Transport In Segmented Traps'Quantum Zeitgeist The development of scalable trapped-ion quantum computers hinges on the ability to rapidly and accurately move qubits , individual ions , within increasingly complex trap architectures. Andreas Conta, Santiago Bogino,…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago   (143+ words) Researchers at KAIST and POSTECH have developed a new 3D printing technology for manufacturing vertical nanolasers, essential components for advancements in fields like AI, quantum cryptography, and augmented reality. This innovative method addresses limitations of conventional semiconductor manufacturing by enabling high-density,…...

3+ week, 15+ hour ago   (355+ words) Researchers demonstrate that reliable quantum teleportation using a promising error-correction method is achievable with today's trapped-ion technology, and that connecting these quantum systems with integrated photonics offers the best path towards building larger, more powerful quantum computers https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/entangled.jpg The analysis…...

4+ week, 19+ hour ago   (931+ words) Scientists successfully trap and cool highly charged xenon ions within laser-cooled calcium crystals, creating ordered, mixed-species structures that enable precise measurements of exotic atomic properties and offer potential for advanced quantum technologies. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-740.jpg The pursuit of increasingly precise measurements demands…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (1001+ words) By carefully controlling how a liquid droplet evaporates, researchers demonstrate that they can direct the arrangement of tiny filaments to create more uniform and highly conductive materials for flexible electronics. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-700.jpg The reliable creation of conductive networks from evaporating droplets…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (871+ words) Scientists have engineered a vacuum system that maintains ultra-low pressure around trapped ions at room temperature, enabling continuous processor operation and overcoming a key limitation to scaling up quantum computing technology. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-682.jpg The pursuit of stable, long-duration quantum computations with…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (479+ words) Scientists have demonstrated a new laser cooling technique using structured light that rapidly cools trapped ions to near their lowest energy state, exceeding the performance of conventional methods and paving the way for more powerful quantum technologies. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-577.jpg Laser cooling…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (577+ words) Vanderbilt University and EPB of Chattanooga are launching the Institute for Quantum Innovation, a new center for research, innovation, and graduate education in quantum science and technology. This collaboration aims to position Tennessee as a national leader in advancing quantum…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (725+ words) Scientists demonstrate a new method for precisely controlling the motion of individual ions arranged in a two-dimensional array, enabling the observation of a fundamental quantum phenomenon known as a Berry phase through the coherent sharing of vibrational energy between ions....

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (643+ words) Detailed analysis of strontium ions cooled with lasers reveals that their cooling behaviour is far more complex than previously understood, requiring consideration of multiple energy levels to achieve optimal cooling and maximise light scattering. https://quantumzeitgeist.com/wp-content/uploads/Capture-504.jpg Laser-cooled trapped ions underpin many…...