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Quantum Entanglement Enables Visible-Light IR Sensing

Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) have made a significant breakthrough in infrared (IR) measurement technology.

11 Jun 2024

Hubble and SOFIA Probe the Secrets of HM Sagittae

Researchers from the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) have taken a new look at one of the most enigmatic binary star systems in the Milky Way. The study, published in the Astrophysical Journal, utilizes data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope, the defunct Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) mission, and historical observations, offering fresh insights into this peculiar system.

11 Jun 2024

Scientists Craft the World’s Thinnest Lens

Physicists from Stanford University and the University of Amsterdam have created a flat lens that is only three atoms thick and uses quantum effects instead.

31 May 2024

Entangled Two-Photon Absorption Unraveled

Spectroscopy is the study of how matter absorbs and emits light and other radiation. It allows scientists to study the structure of atoms and molecules, including the energy levels of their electrons.

23 May 2024

Increasing the Reliability of Quantum Photonic Technologies

TMOS researchers created and demonstrated an innovative device for measuring photon pairs using an ultra-thin metasurface. The findings were published in the journal Optica.

23 May 2024

Unraveling Quantum Chaos in Nonlinear Systems

Researchers have explored new nonlinear fractional dynamical systems, revealing the intricate interplay of chaos and coherence. Their findings offer deep insights into the complex behavior of these systems, with significant implications for various scientific fields.

20 May 2024

Chip-Integrated Detector Boosts Speed and Miniaturization of Quantum Hardware

The world's smallest quantum light detector has been integrated into a silicon chip by researchers at the University of Bristol, marking a significant advancement in the scaling of quantum technology.

20 May 2024

Quantum Photonic-Dimer Lasers for Challenging Environments

A Washington University engineer is developing a prototype of a quantum photonic-dimer laser with a two-year, $1 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the U.S. Department of Defense

15 May 2024

Advancing Spin Qubit Technology With Cryogenic Probing

A recent study published in Nature introduced a groundbreaking approach to scale up spin qubit technology, addressing challenges in fabrication and testing. By implementing a 300-mm cryogenic probing process and optimizing an industry-compatible fabrication method, researchers achieved high-volume data acquisition and improved device reliability.

13 May 2024

Exploring Dark Photons: The Breakthrough of a Long-Baseline Quantum Sensor Network

Researchers employed a long-baseline quantum sensor network to search for dark photons, a potential candidate for dark matter. By correlating data from 15 atomic magnetometers over a distance of 1700 km, they achieved unprecedented sensitivity, constraining the parameter space for dark photon interactions and advancing terrestrial dark matter searches.

8 May 2024