Quantum Physics
MIT builds terahertz microscope to observe quantum motions in superconductors
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Physicists at MIT have developed a new microscope using terahertz light to directly observe hidden quantum vibrations inside a superconducting material for the first time. The device compresses terahertz light to overcome its wavelength limitations, revealing frictionless electron flows in BSCCO. This breakthrough could advance understanding of superconductivity and terahertz-based communications.
Scientists at California Polytechnic State University have discovered new forms of quantum matter by varying magnetic fields over time. The breakthrough, detailed in Physical Review B, shows that time-dependent control can produce stable quantum states without static equivalents. This could advance quantum computing by making systems more resistant to errors.
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Researchers at the University of Oxford have achieved the first-ever demonstration of quadsqueezing, a fourth-order quantum effect, using a single trapped ion. The breakthrough, published on May 1 in Nature Physics, introduces a novel method to engineer complex quantum interactions. This advance could enhance quantum simulation, sensing, and computing.
Physicists at the University of Vienna have conducted an experiment demonstrating a superposition of different temporal orders in quantum events, using entangled photons and a Bell inequality equivalent. The results deviate significantly from classical expectations, suggesting indefinite causal order is a fundamental quantum feature. However, several experimental loopholes remain open.
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Physicists at New York University have developed a new type of time crystal using sound waves to suspend tiny styrofoam beads, resulting in nonreciprocal interactions that defy Newton's third law of motion. The compact, visible system oscillates in a steady rhythm and was detailed in Physical Review Letters. Researchers suggest potential applications in quantum computing and insights into biological rhythms.
Scientists in Australia have developed the largest quantum simulator to date, using 15,000 qubits to model exotic quantum materials. This device, known as Quantum Twins, could help optimize superconductors and other advanced substances. Built by embedding phosphorus atoms in silicon chips, it offers unprecedented control over electron properties.
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An international team has initiated the MACE experiment to detect a rare transformation of muonium into its antimatter counterpart, antimuonium. This process, if observed, would challenge the Standard Model of particle physics by violating lepton flavor conservation. The project aims to vastly improve upon previous searches conducted over two decades ago.
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