From stationary to flying qubits at speeds never reached before…. This feat brings us a little closer to the era when information is transmitted via quantum principles.
"We hope this technology could be used to extend the range of communication, and one day lead to impenetrable privacy between two communicating parties."
China recently launched a satellite into orbit with a unique feature: it has the ability to send information securely, not with mathematical encryption, but by using the fundamental laws of physics.
For the first time, an experiment has directly imaged electron orbits in a high-magnetic field, illuminating an unusual behavior in electrons and suggesting new ways of manipulating the charged particles.
A new technique capable of controlling superconducting quantum bits has been developed, representing a significant step towards to the reality of a scalable quantum computer.
Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) have created a new quantum bit that remains in a stable superposition for 10 times longer than previously achieved, allowing useful calculations.
The implications of being able to manipulate the behavior of hot electrons are far-reaching; from improving the efficiency of solar energy, to improving the targeting of radiotherapy for cancer treatment.