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Developing Efficient Entanglement Witness Circuits for Cloud-Based Quantum Computing

Some types of computation could be considerably expedited by a quantum machine, but that can happen only if two or more quantum bits in the machine have been tangled – that is, able to exhibit related behavior in spite of being isolated.

25 Sep 2023

Multi-Component Eclipsing Absorber in the Active Galaxy NGC 6814

A research group headed by Professor Junxian Wang from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) disclosed a bunched, multi-component eclipsing absorber in a study of X-Ray occultation events in the active galaxy named NGC 6814.

25 Sep 2023

Ultra-Low Radiation Cables for Next-Generation Physics Experiments

Imagine trying to tune a radio to a single station but instead encountering static noise and interfering signals from your own equipment.

25 Sep 2023

How Astronomers Measure Magnetic Fields of Distant Stars and Galaxies

Many objects in the Universe have magnetic fields. Planets such as Earth and Jupiter, the Sun and other stars, even galaxies billions of light years away.

25 Sep 2023

Could Life Exist on Europa?

An article recently published by the European Space Agency reported a recent study conducted by two groups of astronomers regarding the existence of life on Europa.

By Bhavna Kaveti 25 Sep 2023

ORNL Researchers Seek a New Route to Create Quantum Computers Using Novel Materials

Quantum computers process information using quantum bits, or qubits, based on fragile, short-lived quantum mechanical states.

22 Sep 2023

SBQuantum to Test Quantum Magnetometer in Space in Final Phase of MagQuest Challenge – Map Earth’s Magnetic Field

SBQuantum, the first company developing diamond quantum magnetometers capable of providing vector measurements of both the amplitude and the orientation of Earth's magnetic field, today announces it has been selected as a participant in the final phases of the MagQuest Challenge, along with its partner, Spire Global.

From SBQuantum 21 Sep 2023

What Would the Milky Way Look Like in Gravitational Waves?

Astronomers have created a preview of what the sky might look like in gravitational waves, which are ripples in space-time caused by objects in orbit.

21 Sep 2023

Trio of Sentinel Satellites Map Methane Super-Emitters

Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas and is the second-largest contributor to climate warming after carbon dioxide.

21 Sep 2023

Gaining Insights Into the Nature of Dark Matter

An international research group headed by experts at the University of Adelaide has revealed additional clues in the understanding of the nature of dark matter.

19 Sep 2023

Attoclock Helps Observe the Quantum Mechanical Motion of Electrons in an Excited Molecule

A remarkable consequence of quantum mechanics is that electrons can display interference effects.

19 Sep 2023

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Young Star’s Supersonic Outflow

When stellar winds or gas jets emitted by young stars collide with neighboring gas and dust at high speeds, they create Herbig-Haro (HH) objects, which are bright areas around young stars.

15 Sep 2023

Stony Brook Professor Named Co-Recipient of the 2024 Breakthrough Prize for Work in Quantum Field Theory

This morning, the Breakthrough Foundation announced the winners of the 2024 Breakthrough Prizes and Stony Brook University Distinguished Professor and C.N. Yang/Wei Deng Endowed Chair Alexander Zamolodchikov was named co-recipient of the Prize in Fundamental Physics.

15 Sep 2023