Pulsed laser deposition is used for the heteroepitaxial growth of methylammonium lead iodide (CH3NH3PbI3) thin films on a KCl substrate at room temperature. Experimental and computational results confirm cubic phase stabilization by tensile epitaxial strain in the CH3NH3PbI3 thin films.
Researchers have revolutionized quantum technology by achieving long-lasting entanglement between molecules using ‘magic-wavelength optical tweezers.’
This breakthrough enhances the potential for quantum computing.
Performing computation using quantum-mechanical phenomena such as superposition and entanglement.
IonQ fired the first shot in the M&A opportunities for quantum startups back in 2021, becoming the first publicly traded pure-play quantum computing company. In late 2024, IonQ filed to acquire Qubitekk as part of its strategy to apply distributed computer development as a means to progress toward a CRQC computer in data centers.
I predict that IonQ, among others in the space, has just begun its M&A program.
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Harnessing molecular connections: unlocking long-lasting quantum entanglement.
Quantum entanglement—the mysterious connection that links particles no matter the distance between them—is a cornerstone for developing advanced technologies like quantum computing and precision measurement tools. While significant strides have been made in controlling simpler particles such as atoms, extending this control to more complex systems like molecules has remained challenging due to their intricate structures and sensitivity to their surroundings.
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have achieved long-lived quantum entanglement between pairs of ultracold polar molecules using a highly controlled environment known as “magic-wavelength optical tweezers.” These tweezers manipulate molecules with extraordinary precision, stabilizing their complex internal states, such as vibrations and rotations, while enabling detectable, fine-scale interactions.
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International research team unveils the first electrically pumped continuous-wave semiconductor laser designed for seamless integration with silicon.
Scientists from Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ), the University of Stuttgart, the Leibniz Institute for High Performance Microelectronics (IHP), and their French partner CEA-Leti have successfully developed the first electrically pumped continuous-wave semiconductor laser made entirely from group IV elements, commonly referred to as the “silicon group” in the periodic table.
This innovative laser is constructed from stacked ultrathin layers of silicon-germanium-tin and germanium-tin. Remarkably, it is the first laser of its type to be directly grown on a silicon wafer, paving the way for advancements in on-chip integrated photonics. The research findings have been published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications.
UK researchers used special optical tweezers to attain quantum entanglement of molecules that could unlock multiple applications in quantum computing.
A six-layer crystal device generates entangled photons efficiently, offering breakthroughs in communication and quantum computing.
MIT researchers have achieved a world-record single-qubit fidelity of 99.998% using fluxonium, a superconducting qubit.
Lucy, an early human ancestor, could run upright but much slower than modern humans. New simulations show that muscle and tendon evolution, not just skeletal changes, were key to improving human running speed.
The University of Liverpool has led an international team of scientists in a new investigation into the running abilities of Australopithecus afarensis, the early human ancestor best known through the famous fossil “Lucy.”
Professor Karl Bates, an expert in Musculoskeletal Biology, brought together specialists from institutions in the UK and the Netherlands. Using advanced computer simulations and a digital reconstruction of Lucy’s skeleton, the team explored how this ancient species.
The study introduces soft, conformable transistors embedded in a single organic material.
Researchers develop biocompatible implants that adapt to the body’s growth, paving the way for advanced neurological monitoring in children.
