Argonne National Laboratory
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Better atomic antennas
Fermanium vacancy centers in diamond work exceptionally well as nanoantennas, which is promising for applications in quantum science. Read More
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Grainger engineers bring quantum expertise to DOE InterQnet initiative
From University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Q-NEXT collaborators Eric Chitambar and Jacob Covey of UIUC are bringing their expertise to InterQnet, a three-year initiative to demonstrate that quantum computers separated by large distances and even based on different hardware architectures can work in tandem. InterQnet, led by Argonne National Laboratory, will give a proof of principle for the distributed quantum computing paradigm by connecting three nodes over a quantum network. Read More
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Quantum algorithms for entangled-state preparation
Scientists compare two ways of preparing the quantum state of molecular fragments before loading the input to an algorithm. One is better for smaller fragments; the other is more efficient for larger fragments. Read More
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Longer lasting erbium-based qubits
Researchers create a method for growing erbium-doped thin films that allow them to be practically integrated into quantum communication devices. Read More
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Optimizing the spin of nitrogen vacancy centers
Scientists create a theoretical model to improve the performance of nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond, a type of qubit that is promising for quantum communication and sensing. Read More
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Magnon dynamics and nitrogen vacancy centers
Scientists demonstrate a connection between nanoscale magnetic waves in a vortex mode and atomic quantum sensors in diamond, opening possibilities for quantum sensing. Read More
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Better materials for quantum memories
Rare-earth ions on solid materials are promising for quantum communication. Researchers grow oxide thin films doped with erbium in varying concentrations and measured key features relevant for quantum memories. Read More
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Researchers from startups, government labs and academia develop new techniques for making qubits out of erbium
Argonne project addresses quantum technology challenges and highlight sthe versatility of a rare-earth metal used in lasers and to color glass. Read More
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Meet Edward Schmitt, facilities engineer
Former Marine Corps electronics technician Edward Schmitt keeps the Argonne Quantum Foundry running while advocating for veterans. Read More
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2D magnets, spins, phonons and quantum computing
Scientists uncover a connection between spin–phonon interactions and the evolution of magnetic skyrmion bubbles in 2-D van der Waals magnets, which have potential applications in quantum computing. Read More
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Uncovering the hidden disorder in silicon quantum computers
From the U.S. Department of Energy: Q-NEXT researchers map the variation in materials to the atom level to scale up silicon qubits Read More
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Neutral atom computers: the physics of Rydberg quantum gates | Mark Saffman
From 632nm: Mark Saffman, professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and chief scientist at Infleqtion, discusses the physics of optical tweezers and Rydberg gates, how neutral atoms perform quantum logic and create entanglement, and why this platform offers advantages in connectivity and scalability. Read More
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Prof. Giulia Galli appointed CNRS Fellow-Ambassador
From the University of Chicago: With the appointment, Galli joins a prestigious cohort of leading figures from the world’s scientific community. Read More
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Tuning into quantum sounds
From Caltech: Researchers at Caltech and Stanford University, including Stanford's Amir Safavi-Naeini, create tiny vibrating devices that can naturally display quantum behavior without needing an external quantum circuit. By harnessing microscopic defects already present in the material, the team achieved single-phonon nonlinear effects that could enable simpler quantum sensors capable of detecting and studying individual molecules with extraordinary sensitivity. Read More
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Illinois touts growing quantum workforce as state shows industry leadership
From NPR Illinois: Q-NEXT Workforce Development Lead Emily Easton discusses the growing quantum education and workforce ecosystem in Illinois. Read More