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Single-Photon Source Quantum Encryption Technique for Tackling Cyber Threats

A technique developed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for synthesizing photons, or quantum light particles, in an as-needed and controlled way—that ensures enhanced speed and security while sharing encrypted data—has been non-exclusively licensed by Qubitekk.

26 Jul 2017

'Tiny Dancer' Atoms Could Make Quantum Computers a Viable Reality

An international team of Researchers, including the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), have developed a new method for making phosphorous atoms 'dance', which could bring quantum computers a step closer to practical applications.

26 Jul 2017

Developing Faster Computer Circuits Based on "Fluxons"

“Fluxons,” which are magnetic quantum objects found in superconductors, are specifically appropriate for storing and processing data bits. Computer circuits formed on the basis of fluxons can function at considerably high speeds and also reduce the amount of heat dissipation.

26 Jul 2017

Researchers Find "Smoking Gun" Signature of Long-Sought Majorana Particle

A UCLA-led team of engineers and scientists has found a “smoking gun” signature of the long sought-after Majorana particle. The particle, whose existence was first proposed by Italian theoretical physicist Ettore Majorana in 1937, could be the foundation for a class of robust topological quantum computers.

25 Jul 2017

Researchers Perform First Ever Quantum-Mechanical Simulation of Ultracold Chemical Reaction

Researchers have performed the first ever quantum-mechanical simulation of the benchmark ultracold chemical reaction between potassium-rubidium (KRb) and a potassium atom, opening the door to new controlled chemistry experiments and quantum control of chemical reactions that could spark advances in quantum computing and sensing technologies.

20 Jul 2017

NICT Uses Microsatellite to Demonstrate the World's Smallest and Lightest Quantum-Communication Transmitter

The lightest and smallest quantum-communication transmitter (SOTA) in the world has been developed onboard the microsatellite SOCRATES by NICT.

11 Jul 2017

Next-Generation Quantum Technologies to Revolutionize Telecommunications

A physicist at the Lancaster University is working along with industrial partners to create quantum technologies with the aim that it will transform telecommunications.

6 Jul 2017

Atos Introduces World’s Highest-Performing Quantum Simulator

Atos, an international leader in digital transformation, recently launched the world's first commercially available machine-system that is designed to simulate up to 40 quantum bits (Qubits).

5 Jul 2017

New Research on Quantum Computing Could Help Track Cyclists Reach for Gold

How engineering is helping track cyclists reach for gold, harnessing the power of quantum computers and the hidden world of engineering safety testing are three research projects University of Bristol academics will be showcasing at a free festival to celebrate the most exciting cutting-edge science and technology in the UK.

4 Jul 2017

New Topological Material Could Enable Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

A new topological material which could enable fault-tolerant quantum computing has been discovered by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University and Goucher College.

30 Jun 2017