Quantum optics Research update Single-photon source is efficient and indistinguishable New device could find use in "boson-sampling" quantum computers Read article: Single-photon source is efficient and indistinguishable
Quantum optics Research update Double quantum-teleportation milestone is Physics World 2015 Breakthrough of the Year Jian-Wei Pan and Chaoyang Lu of the University of Science and Technology of China bag this year's award Read article: Double quantum-teleportation milestone is Physics World 2015 Breakthrough of the Year
Quantum optics Research update Light-based quantum computers will come at a great cost Linear optical systems will need 100,000 times as many components as matter-based technologies Read article: Light-based quantum computers will come at a great cost
Quantum optics Research update Lasers burn holes in quantum security systems Hackers can create "loopholes on demand", say physicists Read article: Lasers burn holes in quantum security systems
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Silicon quantum logic gate is a first Device uses electron spin and is made by conventional semiconductor manufacturing processes Read article: Silicon quantum logic gate is a first
Quantum optics Video What is Shor’s factoring algorithm? Peter Shor introduces his eponymous mathematical concept Read article: What is Shor’s factoring algorithm?
Quantum optics Research update How to put neutrons into a twist Particle beam with orbital angular momentum could test the foundations of quantum mechanics Read article: How to put neutrons into a twist
Soft matter and liquids Research update Could ‘Schrödinger’s bacterium’ be placed in a quantum superposition? Physicists explain how to bring a famous thought experiment to life Read article: Could ‘Schrödinger’s bacterium’ be placed in a quantum superposition?
Quantum optics Research update Physicists defend against Trojan-horse quantum hackers Simple devices can protect quantum cryptography from eavesdroppers Read article: Physicists defend against Trojan-horse quantum hackers
Transport properties Research update Levitating diamonds could improve motion sensors Hybrid quantum system combines light, motion and spin Read article: Levitating diamonds could improve motion sensors