Quantum Physics

Sciences & Technology
From sand to superposition: A key step towards a powerful silicon quantum computer
A major obstacle to quantum computing has been overcome by modifying a common industrial method to create large arrays of single atoms in a silicon chip

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Lightning in a diamond to power the quantum revolution
A new way to measure the flow of electricity in a diamond electrical device reveals an unexpected phenomenon reminiscent of lightning in slow motion

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Observing time crystals
Time crystals are mysterious configurations of particles that are perpetually switching and quantum computers can now be used to examine them

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Looking inside a pigeon’s ear using quantum technology
Quantum microscopy is able to image tiny biological magnetic structures inside a pigeon’s ear and may help to explain how animals use magnetic fields to navigate

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Machine learning to scale up the quantum computer
A machine learning framework has been created to precisely locate atom-sized quantum bits in silicon – a crucial step for building a large-scale silicon quantum computer

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Magnetic teeth revealed using quantum imaging
Scientists have used new quantum magnetic imaging techniques to study the hardest known biomineral – the magnetite found in mollusc teeth – which may inspire new industrial materials

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Podcast
The frontiers of physics: From planets to photons
Professor David Jamieson takes us on a journey of his research in physics; from the history of Galileo’s discoveries to quantum computing

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Lifting the lid on quantum computing
Newly developed software for learning quantum computer programming allows students to see inside the ‘black box’ and start using the ‘weird’ physics to solve problems

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Special Report
Can you explain Quantum computing?
Quantum computing can be a challenging concept to get your head around - could you explain it?

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Special Report
The Quantum sensing revolution
Quantum sensors can detect tiny changes at the level below the atom, and it’s leading to entirely new questions about how our biological systems work