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Electron’s Behavior like Photons Holds Potential for Quantum Computing Applications

In the relatively new scientific frontier of topological insulators, theoretical and experimental physicists have been studying the surfaces of these unique materials for insights into the behavior of electrons that display some very un-electron-like properties.

26 Oct 2012

Merging Black Holes Linked to Monster Galaxy’s Puffy Core

Hubble Space Telescope have obtained a remarkable new view of a whopper of an elliptical galaxy, with a core bigger than any seen before. There are two intriguing explanations for the puffed up core, both related to the action of one or more black holes, and the researchers have not yet been able to determine which is correct.

26 Oct 2012

Hybrid Quantum System with the Precision of Ultracold Gases

Three Cornell research teams have received National Science Foundation (NSF) support from a new program that rewards high-risk, high-reward interdisciplinary projects.

25 Oct 2012

Lowest Mass Supermassive Black Hole Found in the Middle of Spiral Galaxy

One of the lowest mass supermassive black holes ever observed in the middle of a galaxy has been identified, thanks to NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and several other observatories. The host galaxy is of a type not expected to harbor supermassive black holes, suggesting that this black hole, while related to its supermassive cousins, may have a different origin.

25 Oct 2012

Hard X-Ray Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy Helps Design Spintronics Materials

University of California, Davis, researchers for the first time have looked inside gallium manganese arsenide, a type of material known as a "dilute magnetic semiconductor" that could open up an entirely new class of faster, smaller devices based on an emerging field known as "spintronics."

25 Oct 2012

Quantum Mechanics and 3D Imaging Recreate Nano-Quantum World

Visitors to Europe's largest multi-arts and conference venue will be invited to enter a virtual world and become an electrostatic force, where their energy controls the sounds and images in the room.

24 Oct 2012

Single Nuclear Spin Memory Arrays Could Store Quantum Information within Atom Cores

Matthew Tirrell probably has some idea of what pioneering physicist Albert A. Michelson experienced when University of Chicago founding President William Rainey Harper hired him in 1892 to build a physics department from scratch.

24 Oct 2012

A Nearly Ideal Realization of Isotropic Quantum Harmonic Oscillations

Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have found that nitrogen atoms in the compound uranium nitride exhibit unexpected, distinct vibrations that form a nearly ideal realization of a physics textbook model known as the isotropic quantum harmonic oscillator.

24 Oct 2012

Researchers Demonstrate Recycling of Qubits Inside Quantum Computer

A research team from the University of Bristol's Centre for Quantum Photonics (CQP) have brought the reality of a quantum computer one step closer by experimentally demonstrating a technique for significantly reducing the physical resources required for quantum factoring.

24 Oct 2012

School Students Build Particle Detectors to Study Cosmic Rays

Bristol is spearheading a nationwide schools project to shed light on the origin of millions of cosmic rays that crash into the Earth’s atmosphere from outer space.

24 Oct 2012

Control of Twisted Light at Photon Level Holds Potential for Quantum Computation Applications

An international research group led by scientists from the University of Bristol and the Universities of Glasgow (UK) and Sun Yat-sen and Fudan in China, have demonstrated integrated arrays of emitters of so call 'optical vortex beams' onto a silicon chip. The work is featured on the cover of the latest issue of Science magazine, published tomorrow [19 October 2012].

20 Oct 2012

Microwave Photons Analyze Electrons Trapped in Quantum Dots

In a key step toward creating a working quantum computer, Princeton researchers have developed a method that may allow the quick and reliable transfer of quantum information throughout a computing device.

20 Oct 2012

Princeton-Joint Quantum Institute Collaboration Successfully Excites Spin Qubit Using Resonant Cavity

Qubit-based computing exploiting spooky quantum effects like entanglement and superposition will speed up factoring and searching calculations far above what can be done with mere zero-or-one bits. To domesticate quantum weirdness, however, to make it a fit companion for mass-market electronic technology, many tricky bi-lateral and multi-lateral arrangements---among photons, electrons, circuits, cavities, etc.---need to be negotiated.

18 Oct 2012

Innovation with QuantumFilm Digital Image Sensors Wins EE Times Recognition

InVisage, a Silicon Valley-based startup revolutionizing imaging, was named to the recently released EE Times "Silicon 60: Hot startups to watch." The list recognizes innovative, emerging companies EE Times editorial staff believes are poised for great success.

16 Oct 2012

Understanding the Source of Ferromagnetism Advances Spintronic Technology

Spintronic technology, in which data is processed on the basis of electron “spin” rather than charge, promises to revolutionize the computing industry with smaller, faster and more energy efficient data storage and processing. Materials drawing a lot of attention for spintronic applications are dilute magnetic semiconductors – normal semiconductors to which a small amount of magnetic atoms is added to make them ferromagnetic. Understanding the source of ferromagnetism in dilute magnetic semiconductors has been a major road-block impeding their further development and use in spintronics. Now a significant step to removing this road-block has been taken.

16 Oct 2012

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Electron’s Behavior like Photons Holds Potential for Quantum Computing Applications

Merging Black Holes Linked to Monster Galaxy’s Puffy Core

Hybrid Quantum System with the Precision of Ultracold Gases

Lowest Mass Supermassive Black Hole Found in the Middle of Spiral Galaxy

Hard X-Ray Angle-Resolved Photoemission Spectroscopy Helps Design Spintronics Materials

Quantum Mechanics and 3D Imaging Recreate Nano-Quantum World

Single Nuclear Spin Memory Arrays Could Store Quantum Information within Atom Cores

A Nearly Ideal Realization of Isotropic Quantum Harmonic Oscillations

Researchers Demonstrate Recycling of Qubits Inside Quantum Computer

School Students Build Particle Detectors to Study Cosmic Rays

Control of Twisted Light at Photon Level Holds Potential for Quantum Computation Applications

Microwave Photons Analyze Electrons Trapped in Quantum Dots

Princeton-Joint Quantum Institute Collaboration Successfully Excites Spin Qubit Using Resonant Cavity

Innovation with QuantumFilm Digital Image Sensors Wins EE Times Recognition

Understanding the Source of Ferromagnetism Advances Spintronic Technology

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