Estuaries of rivers into the ocean can take different forms. (left) The delta of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers at the mouth of the Indian Ocean consists of channels that form loops surrounding hundreds of islands. (right) The mouth of a river from Wax Lake in Louisiana, USA, to the Atlantic Ocean is similar to […]
Category: Physics
Quantum riddle solved? How solid neon qubits could change computing forever
The new research probes the electron-in-solid-neon qubit, revealing that tiny bumps on solid neon surfaces create stable quantum states, enabling precise manipulation. This research, supported by multiple foundations, highlights the importance of optimizing the fabrication of the cube, bringing us closer to practical quantum computing solutions. Recent research has advanced the development of solid electron-in-neon […]
Scientists entangle four logical qubits, facilitating error correction while improving accuracy and accessibility
Insider Brief Quantinuum and University of Colorado researchers successfully entangled four logical qubits with better fidelity than their physical counterparts. The breakthrough demonstrates improved fault protection and operational reliability, essential steps toward the development of practical and scalable quantum computers. The achievement also demonstrates Quantinuum’s commitment to making quantum computing more accessible and reliable by […]
New theory reveals fracture mechanism in soft materials
Schematic representation of the considered surface instability showing the reference and actual configurations, also detailing the nature of the boundary conditions. Credit: Physical review papers (2024). DOI: 10.1103/PhysRevLett.132.248202 A new theory has finally deciphered the physical mechanisms of fracture in soft materials. This discovery could soon lead to new, defect-free materials that are more resistant […]
In search of dark matter with the world’s coolest quantum detectors
The experiment is about 10,000th of a degree above absolute zero in a special refrigerator; Dr. Autti (right). Credit: Lancaster University One of science’s greatest mysteries may be one step closer to a solution. Approximately 80% of the matter in the universe is dark, meaning it cannot be seen. In fact, dark matter is passing […]
The quantum physics behind fireworks displays
This Thursday, July 4, 2024, is remarkable for a number of reasons. It happens to be just one day before aphelion: the day where the Earth is at its most distant from the Sun as it revolves through the Solar System in its elliptical orbit. It’s the 248th anniversary of when the United States officially declared […]
Physicists develop a method to detect single-atom defects in semiconductors
Michigan State University combined terahertz laser light, shown as a wavy red arrow, with a scanning tunneling microscope, or STM, tip – the dark pyramid shape that exchanges a red electron with a sample shown with a blue surface . Credit: Eve Ammerman One of the challenges of cramming smarter and more powerful electronics into […]
Physicists develop a method to detect single-atom defects in semiconductors
Michigan State University combined terahertz laser light, shown as a wavy red arrow, with a scanning tunneling microscope, or STM, tip – the dark pyramid shape that exchanges a red electron with a sample shown with a blue surface . Credit: Eve Ammerman One of the challenges of cramming smarter and more powerful electronics into […]