

This year's Quantum Week is now over. We thank everyone who joined us live for our free online lectures from top quantum scientists. If you missed the live events, you can still watch all the Quantum Week lectures on demand. You can also continue to check back here for the latest Physics World articles on quantum science and technology. And if you want even more quantum coverage, why not sign up to our quantum newsletter?
Researchers perform the first experimental demonstration showing a significant improvement to the lifetime of information in a quantum system, using error correction
Music generated by quantum computers is intriguing from musical and scientific perspectives
Bose–Einstein condensate sheds light on cosmic evolution
Quantum "turnout" device has a switching speed four to five orders of magnitude faster than that of current solid-state transistors
Errors can be reduced by increasing number of qubits
By reducing the contribution of other noises, researchers have achieved a record displacement sensitivity in laser interferometry
Event horizon should interact with quantum states
Basic concepts of quantum matter physics might be applicable to classical systems
Explore the IOP Publishing quantum science collection, showcasing journals & books bringing together world class, cutting-edge research from industry & academics alike in this fast-developing field.
For Quantum Week 2022 we held a series of free-to-attend live scientific presentations from leading experts in quantum research. Registering enables you to access the recordings to watch on demand. Find out more below.
Our first Quantum Week 2022 webinar explores the full potential of photonic quantum technologies. Read more…
Watch nowIn this Quantum Week webinar we explore the forthcoming quantum technology revolution. Read more…
Watch nowIn this Quantum Week webinar we explore new applications of quantum sensors. Read more…
Watch nowOur penultimate Quantum Week webinar explores a new approach to erasing quantum information and the growing field of “quantum thermodynamics”. Read more…
Watch nowOur final Quantum Week webinar explores the exciting and growing field of quantum physics. Read more…
Watch nowTwo new awards from IOP Publishing will honour those who have displayed significant achievement and exceptional promise for future contributions to quantum science
Philip Ball finds out how quantum computers could transform how we make and create music
Device uses 32 superconducting nanowires
Physics World is looking for PhD students to join its student contributor networks in quantum science and technology, medical physics and bioengineering, and materials and nanoscience
The European Commission’s €1bn Quantum Technologies Flagship has already led to the creation of 25 spin-off firms
Latest results show that classical computers retain an edge when simulating quantum chemistry problems – at least for now
Tomographic technique uses pions to analyse photon–gluon collisions
Studies show how surface defects interact with NV centres
Scientists and engineers with different skills, knowledge and experience are pooling their resources to tackle the challenge of scaling up quantum computers to deliver a computatio...
Starlight received at different telescopes could be made robust to noise using near-term quantum devices
Angular-position basis allows usable entanglement to endure over longer distances
The emerging quantum technology industry offers a dynamic career pathway for creative and adaptable physical scientists
A look back at some of the year’s most important developments – plus a few of the weirdest
Experiments indicate a high upper bound on operating pressures for NV centres in diamond
First measurement in a non-Abelian system will be useful for studies of complex systems, with implications for quantum computation and quantum simulation
Electrons in Cooper pairs point their spins in opposite directions
Rafal Janik is the chief operating officer at the photonic quantum technology company Xanadu in Toronto, Canada
James McKenzie reports back from the UK’s National Quantum Technology Showcase in central London