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Physics World Live: Quantum Sensors
We held the first Physics World Live event on Tuesday 2 July 2024: a discussion about quantum sensors with quantum experts and Physics World editors. Thank you to everyone who joined us live, especially our distinguished speakers. If you missed it, you can still watch a recording – just visit the Physics World Live page.
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World Quantum Day
Sunday 14 April 2024 was World Quantum Day. To celebrate we published a bumper crop of quantum content, which you can enjoy here. You can enjoy even more quantum resources from IOP Publishing in the quantum science collection.
Statistical physics provides powerful insights into the living world
The theoretical physicist Tannie Liverpool talks about the mathematics of wound healing, and much more
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Latest quantum research
Read article: Carbon defect in boron nitride creates first omnidirectional magnetometer
Carbon defect in boron nitride creates first omnidirectional magnetometer
Quantum sensor can detect magnetic fields in any direction and monitor temperature changes in a sample at the same time
Read article: Open problem in quantum entanglement theory solved after nearly 25 years
Open problem in quantum entanglement theory solved after nearly 25 years
Non-existence of universal maximally entangled isospectral mixed states has implications for research on quantum technologies
Read article: Quantum sensor detects magnetic and electric fields from a single atom
Quantum sensor detects magnetic and electric fields from a single atom
New device is like an MRI machine for quantum materials, say physicists
Read article: Vacuum-sealed tubes could form the backbone of a long-distance quantum network
Vacuum-sealed tubes could form the backbone of a long-distance quantum network
Theoretical study proposes a "revolutionary" new method for constructing the future quantum Internet
Read article: Physicists reveal the role of ‘magic’ in quantum computational power
Physicists reveal the role of ‘magic’ in quantum computational power
Entanglement and magic interact in ways that impact quantum algorithms and physical systems
Read article: Quantum oscillators fall in synch even when classical ones don’t – but at a cost
Quantum oscillators fall in synch even when classical ones don’t – but at a cost
For large-scale systems, classical oscillators are more energy-efficient, say theorists
Explore more in quantum science and technology
Read article: Quantum hackathon makes new connections
Quantum hackathon makes new connections
The 2024 UK Quantum Hackathon set new standards for engagement and collaboration
Read article: Quantum growth drives investment in diverse skillsets
Quantum growth drives investment in diverse skillsets
Scientific equipment makers are building a diverse workforce to feed into expanding markets in quantum technologies and low-temperature materials measurement
Read article: Quantum brainwave: using wearable quantum technology to study cognitive development
Quantum brainwave: using wearable quantum technology to study cognitive development
Margot Taylor and David Woolger explain to Physics World why quantum-sensing technology is a game-changer for studying children’s brains
Read article: Taking the leap – how to prepare for your future in the quantum workforce
Taking the leap – how to prepare for your future in the quantum workforce
Katherine Skipper and Tushna Commissariat interview three experts in the quantum arena, to get their advice on careers in the quantum market
Read article: Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise
Hybrid quantum–classical computing chips and neutral-atom qubits both show promise
Equal1’s Elena Blokhina and Harvard’s Brandon Grinkemeyer are our guests
Read article: Software expertise powers up quantum computing
Software expertise powers up quantum computing
Combining research excellence with a direct connection to the National Quantum Computing Centre, the Quantum Software Lab is focused on delivering effective solutions to real-world problems
Read article: Quantum sensors monitor brain development in children
Quantum sensors monitor brain development in children
This podcast explores how quantum technologies are revolutionizing medicine
Read article: NIST publishes first set of ‘finalized’ post-quantum encryption standards
NIST publishes first set of ‘finalized’ post-quantum encryption standards
The algorithms are designed to withstand the attack of a quantum computer
Read article: Our world (still) cannot be anything but quantum, say physicists
Our world (still) cannot be anything but quantum, say physicists
Measurements of the Leggett-Garg inequality using neutron interferometry emphasize that no classical macroscopic theory can describe reality
Read article: Spins hop between quantum dots in new quantum processor
Spins hop between quantum dots in new quantum processor
Hopping-based logic achieved at high fidelity
Read article: Hannah Stern: how new materials are driving the quantum revolution
Hannah Stern: how new materials are driving the quantum revolution
Hannah Stern explains why the quantum revolution needs a new toolkit of materials
Read article: Industrial cryogenics and nanopositioning: into the fast-lane for quantum innovation
Industrial cryogenics and nanopositioning: into the fast-lane for quantum innovation
Germany’s attocube is leveraging its deep domain knowledge in quantum science and technology to support industrial and academic customers
Read article: Quantum-entangled photons are super-sensitive to Earth’s rotation
Quantum-entangled photons are super-sensitive to Earth’s rotation
Sagnac interferometer experiment prepares the ground for testing the effects of gravity on quantum states
Read article: Inverse Mpemba effect seen in a trapped-ion qubit
Inverse Mpemba effect seen in a trapped-ion qubit
Quantum coherence and interference affect how qubits warm up
Read article: ‘Poor man’s Majoranas’ offer testbed for studying possible qubits
‘Poor man’s Majoranas’ offer testbed for studying possible qubits
A new approach could put Majorana particles on track to become a novel qubit platform, but some scientists doubt the results’ validity
Read article: How to get the errors out of quantum computing
How to get the errors out of quantum computing
Last week’s Quantum 2.0 conference laid out possible complementary approaches to the field’s biggest challenge
Read article: Bringing the second quantum revolution to the rest of the world
Bringing the second quantum revolution to the rest of the world
A panel discussion about quantum technologies in low and middle-income countries offers perspectives on how to overcome barriers to participation
Read article: Liquid crystals generate entangled photon pairs
Liquid crystals generate entangled photon pairs
Technique gives greater control and flexibility over entanglement
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