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
Transport properties Research update Physicists claim ‘loophole-free’ Bell-violation experiment Photons and diamonds used to simultaneously close detection and locality loopholes for the first time Read article: Physicists claim ‘loophole-free’ Bell-violation experiment
Quantum optics Research update Plan for supersized entanglement is unveiled by physicist Two 100 g mirrors could behave as quantum-mechanical objects Read article: Plan for supersized entanglement is unveiled by physicist
Ultrafast science Research update Electron spins cross over in femtoseconds New measurements could lead to better spintronics Read article: Electron spins cross over in femtoseconds