Quantum computers, which operate leveraging quantum mechanics phenomena, could eventually tackle some optimization and ...

Physicists at Boston University have achieved what amounts to a long-sought benchmark in quantum measurement: detecting the ...

Devices like lasers and other semiconductor-based technologies operate on the principles of quantum mechanics, but they only scratch the surface. To fully exploit quantum phenomena, scientists are ...

Quantum communication Artist’s impression of a quantum network. This latest research could lead to quantum dots being used as quantum repeaters in future implementations. (Courtesy: iStock/Quardia) A ...

New study shows that electron spins—tiny magnetic properties of atoms that can store information—can be protected from decohering (losing their quantum state) much more effectively than previously ...

What is a Quantum Spin Hall Insulator? A quantum spin Hall insulator (QSHI) is a novel state of matter that exhibits unique electronic properties. It is a type of topological insulator, which is a ...

This polymer-based system shows that coherent quantum behavior can be designed into stable, tunable, solution-processable materials compatible with real devices. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Quantum ...

Schematic diagram of the beam homogenization method based on polarization-encoded metasurface. QWP quarter-wave plate, PD photoelectric detection. The inset in the upper right corner illustrates the ...