Transport properties Video What are the potential applications of topological insulators? Why topological insulators could boost electronics and quantum computing Read article: What are the potential applications of topological insulators?
Ultracold matter Research update Ion-trap quantum computer is programmable and reconfigurable Five ions used to run a variety of algorithms including a quantum Fourier transform Read article: Ion-trap quantum computer is programmable and reconfigurable
Quantum computing Feature Could on-chip quantum frequency combs lead to scalable quantum computers? By integrating quantum frequency combs into glass chips, researchers have taken an important step towards a scalable quantum computer Read article: Could on-chip quantum frequency combs lead to scalable quantum computers?
Quantum optics Research update Twisted light beams sent 143 km across the sea Orbital angular-momentum states transmitted between Canary Islands Read article: Twisted light beams sent 143 km across the sea
Quantum computing Research update Google gains new ground on universal quantum computer Combination of digital and analogue computing methods may be the route towards a quantum computer Read article: Google gains new ground on universal quantum computer
Quantum computing Video What is a qubit? Andrea Morello provides a brief introduction to quantum bits Read article: What is a qubit?
Quantum computing Feature The rise of Rydberg physics Rydberg atoms are perfect for quantum logic gates and can even be used to make molecules of light, reports Keith Cooper Read article: The rise of Rydberg physics
Quantum mechanics Research update Alice and Bob have their quantum fingerprints checked Files can be matched up more efficiently using quantum mechanics Read article: Alice and Bob have their quantum fingerprints checked
Topological matter Research update Majorana ‘zero modes’ spotted in superconducting nanowires Topological protection could lead to better quantum computers Read article: Majorana ‘zero modes’ spotted in superconducting nanowires
Ultrafast science Research update Shor’s algorithm is implemented using five trapped ions Quantum-computing scheme could be scaled-up to perform practical calculations Read article: Shor’s algorithm is implemented using five trapped ions