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Scalable On-Chip Multiplexing for Silicon Qubits

This study demonstrates a 64-channel cryogenic CMOS multiplexer for scalable control of silicon quantum dots (QDs) with ultra-low power dissipation.

17 Oct 2024

Insights on Plasma Stability from DIII-D Fusion Facility Research

Research published in Physical Review Letters demonstrates that an initial measurement of magnetic island ion temperature has displayed a steep gradient, offering insights into enhancing tokamak plasma confinement.

17 Oct 2024

Quantum Computers Beat Supercomputers Past Key Noise Threshold

Google researchers demonstrated how their Sycamore processor achieves quantum superiority by reducing noise interference. This study identifies a critical noise threshold below which classical computers can no longer match quantum algorithms, marking a major milestone in quantum computational power.

16 Oct 2024

A New Benchmark for Quantifying the Accuracy of Quantum Many-Body Simulations

A large team of scientists at EPFL has now created a new benchmark known as the “V-score” that provides a consistent way to compare how well different quantum methods perform on the same problem.

16 Oct 2024

Qunova's HiVQE Algorithm Achieves Chemical Accuracy on NISQ Machines

Qunova Computing has achieved a significant milestone in quantum chemistry by demonstrating chemical accuracy on various NISQ quantum computers.

16 Oct 2024

Thinner Materials Enable More Compact Quantum Computing Devices

Researchers from Nanyang Technological University have found a way to reduce the size of quantum computing, possibly reducing the equipment needed and downsizing key components by a factor of 1,000.

15 Oct 2024

Researchers Discover Light-Based Method for Determining Spin State of Perovskites

A recent discovery by researchers at Northern Illinois University and the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory revealed that light could be used to determine the spin state of a class of materials known as perovskites (in this case, methylammonium lead iodide, or MAPbI3).

15 Oct 2024

Researchers Develop New Method for Selecting Optimal Scintillator Technology

In a study published in Nature Communications, scientists at the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory may have discovered a solution to the dilemma of deciding whether fast imaging or optimal performance was more important when selecting the appropriate scintillator technology for a specific experiment.

14 Oct 2024

AI and Quantum Mechanics Accelerate Drug Discovery

Researchers developed SmartCADD, a tool using AI, quantum mechanics, and Computer-Assisted Drug Design (CADD) to accelerate drug discovery. Its successful application in identifying HIV drug candidates showcases the platform’s potential to revolutionize drug research by efficiently screening large chemical libraries.

14 Oct 2024

Exploring the Subatomic World with Quantum Simulations

Physicists share a common interest in understanding how the physical world works. For example, when a particle physicist breaks apart a particle into smaller pieces, they ask themselves: are those the smallest pieces we can find in nature.

14 Oct 2024