Spintronics News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/spintronics/ Spintronics. Read the latest research news on spintronics, including exotic properties and breakthroughs that hold promise for next-generation computers. en-us Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:08:13 EST Tue, 04 Nov 2025 22:08:13 EST 60 Spintronics News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/computers_math/spintronics/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. Quantum crystals could spark the next tech revolution https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251015230945.htm Auburn scientists have designed new materials that manipulate free electrons to unlock groundbreaking applications. These “Surface Immobilized Electrides” could power future quantum computers or transform chemical manufacturing. Stable, tunable, and scalable, they represent a leap beyond traditional electrides. The work bridges theory and potential real-world use. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 02:09:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251015230945.htm Physicists just built a quantum lie detector. It works https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081840.htm An international team has confirmed that large quantum systems really do obey quantum mechanics. Using Bell’s test across 73 qubits, they proved the presence of genuine quantum correlations that can’t be explained classically. Their results show quantum computers are not just bigger, but more authentically quantum. This opens the door to more secure communication and stronger quantum algorithms. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:18:40 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081840.htm A strange quantum metal just rewrote the rules of electricity https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081829.htm In a remarkable leap for quantum physics, researchers in Japan have uncovered how weak magnetic fields can reverse tiny electrical currents in kagome metals—quantum materials with a woven atomic structure that frustrates electrons into forming complex patterns. These reversals amplify the metal’s electrical asymmetry, creating a diode-like effect up to 100 times stronger than expected. The team’s theoretical explanation finally clarifies a mysterious phenomenon first observed in 2020, revealing that quantum geometry and spontaneous symmetry breaking are key to this strange behavior. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:18:29 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081829.htm Scientists accidentally create a tiny “rainbow chip” that could supercharge the internet https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081823.htm Researchers at Columbia have created a chip that turns a single laser into a “frequency comb,” producing dozens of powerful light channels at once. Using a special locking mechanism to clean messy laser light, the team achieved lab-grade precision on a small silicon device. This could drastically improve data center efficiency and fuel innovations in sensing, quantum tech, and LiDAR. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 08:18:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251007081823.htm Scientists finally found the “dark matter” of electronics https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251003033928.htm Scientists at OIST have, for the first time, directly tracked the elusive “dark excitons” inside atomically thin materials. These quantum particles could revolutionize information technology, as they are more stable and resistant to environmental interference than current qubits. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:48:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251003033928.htm Quantum chips just proved they’re ready for the real world https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250927031230.htm Diraq has shown that its silicon-based quantum chips can maintain world-class accuracy even when mass-produced in semiconductor foundries. Achieving over 99% fidelity in two-qubit operations, the breakthrough clears a major hurdle toward utility-scale quantum computing. Silicon’s compatibility with existing chipmaking processes means building powerful quantum processors could become both cost-effective and scalable. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 07:00:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250927031230.htm The quantum internet just went live on Verizon’s network https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025409.htm Penn engineers have taken quantum networking from the lab to Verizon’s live fiber network, using a silicon “Q-chip” that speaks the same Internet Protocol as the modern web. The system pairs classical and quantum signals like a train engine with sealed cargo, ensuring routing without destroying quantum states. By maintaining fidelity above 97% even under real-world noise, the approach shows that a scalable quantum internet is possible using today’s infrastructure. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:38:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025409.htm Caltech’s massive 6,100-qubit array brings the quantum future closer https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025341.htm Caltech scientists have built a record-breaking array of 6,100 neutral-atom qubits, a critical step toward powerful error-corrected quantum computers. The qubits maintained long-lasting superposition and exceptional accuracy, even while being moved within the array. This balance of scale and stability points toward the next milestone: linking qubits through entanglement to unlock true quantum computation. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 05:09:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250925025341.htm Scientists just made atoms talk to each other inside silicon chips https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250920214318.htm Researchers at UNSW have found a way to make atomic nuclei communicate through electrons, allowing them to achieve entanglement at scales used in today’s computer chips. This breakthrough brings scalable, silicon-based quantum computing much closer to reality. Sun, 21 Sep 2025 02:01:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250920214318.htm Lasers just made atoms dance, unlocking the future of electronics https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250917221007.htm Scientists at Michigan State University have discovered how to use ultrafast lasers to wiggle atoms in exotic materials, temporarily altering their electronic behavior. By combining cutting-edge microscopes with quantum simulations, they created a nanoscale switch that could revolutionize smartphones, laptops, and even future quantum computers. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 20:27:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250917221007.htm Tiny magnetic spirals unlock the future of spintronics https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250913232933.htm Scientists in Korea have engineered magnetic nanohelices that can control electron spin with extraordinary precision at room temperature. By combining structural chirality and magnetism, these nanoscale helices can filter spins without complex circuitry or cooling. The breakthrough not only demonstrates a way to program handedness in inorganic nanomaterials but also opens the door to scalable, energy-efficient spintronic devices that could revolutionize computing. Sun, 14 Sep 2025 09:32:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250913232933.htm New quantum breakthrough could transform teleportation and computing https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250912195122.htm Scientists have finally unlocked a way to identify the elusive W state of quantum entanglement, solving a decades-old problem and opening paths to quantum teleportation and advanced quantum technologies. Fri, 12 Sep 2025 19:51:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250912195122.htm Scientists just found a hidden quantum geometry that warps electrons https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250905112310.htm A hidden quantum geometry that distorts electron paths has finally been observed in real materials. This “quantum metric,” once thought purely theoretical, may revolutionize electronics, superconductivity, and ultrafast devices. Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:51:58 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250905112310.htm Strange “heavy” electrons could be the future of quantum computing https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104650.htm Scientists in Japan have uncovered a strange new behavior in “heavy” electrons — particles that act as if they carry far more mass than usual. These electrons were found to be entangled, sharing a deep quantum link, and doing so in ways tied to the fastest possible time in physics. Even more surprising, the effect appeared close to room temperature, hinting that future quantum computers might harness this bizarre state of matter. Tue, 02 Sep 2025 05:05:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250901104650.htm A strange quantum effect could power future electronics https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052208.htm Rice University physicists confirmed that flat electronic bands in kagome superconductors aren’t just theoretical, they actively shape superconductivity and magnetism. This breakthrough could guide the design of next-generation quantum materials and technologies. Fri, 29 Aug 2025 08:54:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250829052208.htm Caltech breakthrough makes quantum memory last 30 times longer https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250827234137.htm While superconducting qubits are great at fast calculations, they struggle to store information for long periods. A team at Caltech has now developed a clever solution: converting quantum information into sound waves. By using a tiny device that acts like a miniature tuning fork, the researchers were able to extend quantum memory lifetimes up to 30 times longer than before. This breakthrough could pave the way toward practical, scalable quantum computers that can both compute and remember. Wed, 27 Aug 2025 23:49:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250827234137.htm Scientists turn spin loss into energy, unlocking ultra-low-power AI chips https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250825015633.htm Scientists have discovered that electron spin loss, long considered waste, can instead drive magnetization switching in spintronic devices, boosting efficiency by up to three times. The scalable, semiconductor-friendly method could accelerate the development of ultra-low-power AI chips and memory technologies. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 04:11:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250825015633.htm Scientists discover flaws that make electronics faster, smarter, and more efficient https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031544.htm Defects in spintronic materials, once seen as limitations, may now be key to progress. Chinese researchers discovered that imperfections can enhance orbital currents, unlocking more efficient, low-power devices that outperform traditional approaches. Sun, 24 Aug 2025 23:55:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250824031544.htm Scientists discover forgotten particle that could unlock quantum computers https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm Scientists may have uncovered the missing piece of quantum computing by reviving a particle once dismissed as useless. This particle, called the neglecton, could give fragile quantum systems the full power they need by working alongside Ising anyons. What was once considered mathematical waste may now hold the key to building universal quantum computers, turning discarded theory into a pathway toward the future of technology. Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:42:50 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250823083645.htm Scientists just cracked the quantum code hidden in a single atom https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821094524.htm A research team has created a quantum logic gate that uses fewer qubits by encoding them with the powerful GKP error-correction code. By entangling quantum vibrations inside a single atom, they achieved a milestone that could transform how quantum computers scale. Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:35:14 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250821094524.htm This simple magnetic trick could change quantum computing forever https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113508.htm Researchers have unveiled a new quantum material that could make quantum computers much more stable by using magnetism to protect delicate qubits from environmental disturbances. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on rare spin-orbit interactions, this method uses magnetic interactions—common in many materials—to create robust topological excitations. Combined with a new computational tool for finding such materials, this breakthrough could pave the way for practical, disturbance-resistant quantum computers. Sat, 16 Aug 2025 23:50:10 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250816113508.htm Tiny gold “super atoms” could spark a quantum revolution https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250810093250.htm Scientists have found that microscopic gold clusters can act like the world’s most accurate quantum systems, while being far easier to scale up. With tunable spin properties and mass production potential, they could transform quantum computing and sensing. Mon, 11 Aug 2025 02:03:12 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250810093250.htm Scientists just cracked the cryptographic code behind quantum supremacy https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250727235831.htm Quantum computing may one day outperform classical machines in solving certain complex problems, but when and how this “quantum advantage” emerges has remained unclear. Now, researchers from Kyoto University have linked this advantage to cryptographic puzzles, showing that the same conditions that allow secure quantum cryptography also define when quantum computing outpaces classical methods. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:44:04 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250727235831.htm Harvard’s ultra-thin chip could revolutionize quantum computing https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724232413.htm Researchers at Harvard have created a groundbreaking metasurface that can replace bulky and complex optical components used in quantum computing with a single, ultra-thin, nanostructured layer. This innovation could make quantum networks far more scalable, stable, and compact. By harnessing the power of graph theory, the team simplified the design of these quantum metasurfaces, enabling them to generate entangled photons and perform sophisticated quantum operations — all on a chip thinner than a human hair. It's a radical leap forward for room-temperature quantum technology and photonics. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:54:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250724232413.htm This tiny metal switches magnetism without magnets — and could power the future of electronics https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250720034015.htm Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have made a promising breakthrough in memory technology by using a nickel-tungsten alloy called Ni₄W. This material shows powerful magnetic control properties that can significantly reduce energy use in electronic devices. Unlike conventional materials, Ni₄W allows for "field-free" switching—meaning it can flip magnetic states without external magnets—paving the way for faster, more efficient computer memory and logic devices. It's also cheap to produce, making it ideal for widespread use in gadgets from phones to data centers. Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:41:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250720034015.htm This flat chip uses twisted light to reveal hidden images https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013855.htm Using advanced metasurfaces, researchers can now twist light to uncover hidden images and detect molecular handedness, potentially revolutionizing data encryption, biosensing, and drug safety. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:38:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013855.htm Scientists just simulated the “impossible” — fault-tolerant quantum code cracked at last https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250702214157.htm A multinational team has cracked a long-standing barrier to reliable quantum computing by inventing an algorithm that lets ordinary computers faithfully mimic a fault-tolerant quantum circuit built on the notoriously tricky GKP bosonic code, promising a crucial test-bed for future quantum hardware. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:41:57 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250702214157.htm Quantum computers just beat classical ones — Exponentially and unconditionally https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033459.htm A research team has achieved the holy grail of quantum computing: an exponential speedup that’s unconditional. By using clever error correction and IBM’s powerful 127-qubit processors, they tackled a variation of Simon’s problem, showing quantum machines are now breaking free from classical limitations, for real. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:30:44 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033459.htm Quantum computers just got an upgrade – and it’s 10× more efficient https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250625011632.htm Chalmers engineers built a pulse-driven qubit amplifier that’s ten times more efficient, stays cool, and safeguards quantum states—key for bigger, better quantum machines. Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:58:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250625011632.htm Quantum breakthrough: ‘Magic states’ now easier, faster, and way less noisy https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250621233816.htm Quantum computing just got a significant boost thanks to researchers at the University of Osaka, who developed a much more efficient way to create "magic states" a key component for fault-tolerant quantum computers. By pioneering a low-level, or "level-zero," distillation method, they dramatically reduced the number of qubits and computational resources needed, overcoming one of the biggest obstacles: quantum noise. This innovation could accelerate the arrival of powerful quantum machines capable of revolutionizing industries from finance to biotech. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:47:08 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250621233816.htm Scientists create ‘universal translator’ for quantum tech https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250620031230.htm Scientists at UBC have devised a chip-based device that acts as a "universal translator" for quantum computers, converting delicate microwave signals to optical ones and back with minimal loss and noise. This innovation preserves crucial quantum entanglement and works both ways, making it a potential backbone for a future quantum internet. By exploiting engineered flaws in silicon and using superconducting components, the device achieves near-perfect signal translation with extremely low power use and it all fits on a chip. If realized, this could transform secure communication, navigation, and even drug discovery. Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:12:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250620031230.htm From shortage to supremacy: How Sandia and the CHIPS Act aim to reboot US chip power https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250618033727.htm Once a global leader in chipmaking, the U.S. now lags behind. Sandia National Laboratories is spearheading a strategic comeback by joining a powerful new coalition the National Semiconductor Technology Center. Through cutting-edge research, collaborative partnerships, and workforce development, Sandia is aiming to reclaim semiconductor dominance, safeguard national security, and revolutionize tech innovation for everything from self-driving cars to AI processors. Wed, 18 Jun 2025 03:37:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250618033727.htm Atom-thin tech replaces silicon in the world’s first 2D computer https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612031705.htm In a bold challenge to silicon s long-held dominance in electronics, Penn State researchers have built the world s first working CMOS computer entirely from atom-thin 2D materials. Using molybdenum disulfide and tungsten diselenide, they fabricated over 2,000 transistors capable of executing logic operations on a computer free of traditional silicon. While still in early stages, this breakthrough hints at an exciting future of slimmer, faster, and dramatically more energy-efficient electronics powered by materials just one atom thick. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:17:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612031705.htm Scientists just took a big step toward the quantum internet https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612031413.htm A team of Danish and German scientists has launched a major project to create new technology that could form the foundation of the future quantum internet. They re using a rare element called erbium along with silicon chips like the ones in our phones to produce special particles of light for ultra-secure communication and powerful computing. With cutting-edge tools like lasers and nanotech, the researchers are working to make something that didn t seem possible just a few years ago: light that can both travel long distances and remember information. Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:14:13 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250612031413.htm Sharper than lightning: Oxford’s one-in-6.7-million quantum breakthrough https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250610074301.htm Physicists at the University of Oxford have set a new global benchmark for the accuracy of controlling a single quantum bit, achieving the lowest-ever error rate for a quantum logic operation--just 0.000015%, or one error in 6.7 million operations. This record-breaking result represents nearly an order of magnitude improvement over the previous benchmark, set by the same research group a decade ago. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:43:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250610074301.htm Photonic quantum chips are making AI smarter and greener https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250608222002.htm A team of researchers has shown that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning performance, using a novel photonic quantum circuit. Their findings suggest that today s quantum technology isn t just experimental it can already outperform classical systems in specific tasks. Notably, this photonic approach could also drastically reduce energy consumption, offering a sustainable path forward as machine learning s power needs soar. Sun, 08 Jun 2025 22:20:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250608222002.htm Scientists built a transistor that could leave silicon in the dust https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250606231252.htm Shrinking silicon transistors have reached their physical limits, but a team from the University of Tokyo is rewriting the rules. They've created a cutting-edge transistor using gallium-doped indium oxide with a novel "gate-all-around" structure. By precisely engineering the material's atomic structure, the new device achieves remarkable electron mobility and stability. This breakthrough could fuel faster, more reliable electronics powering future technologies from AI to big data systems. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 23:12:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250606231252.htm New quantum visualization technique to identify materials for next generation quantum computing https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529145539.htm Scientists have developed a powerful new tool for finding the next generation of materials needed for large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing. The significant breakthrough means that, for the first time, researchers have found a way to determine once and for all whether a material can effectively be used in certain quantum computing microchips. Thu, 29 May 2025 14:55:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250529145539.htm Solitonic superfluorescence paves way for high-temperature quantum materials https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528131645.htm A new study in Nature describes both the mechanism and the material conditions necessary for superfluorescence at high temperature. Wed, 28 May 2025 13:16:45 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250528131645.htm New biosensor solves old quantum riddle https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250523120738.htm Researchers united insights from cellular biology, quantum computing, old-fashioned semiconductors and high-definition TVs to both create a revolutionary new quantum biosensor. In doing so, they shed light on a longstanding mystery in quantum materials. Fri, 23 May 2025 12:07:38 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250523120738.htm Quantum eyes on energy loss: Diamond quantum imaging for next-gen power electronics https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250523120453.htm Diamond quantum sensors can be used to analyze the magnetization response of soft magnetic materials used in power electronics; report scientists based on collaborative research. Using a novel imaging technique, they developed quantum protocols to simultaneously image both the amplitude and phase of AC stray fields over a wide frequency range up to 2.3 MHz. Their results demonstrate that quantum sensing is a powerful tool for developing advanced magnetic materials across diverse applications. Fri, 23 May 2025 12:04:53 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250523120453.htm Researchers make breakthrough in semiconductor technology set to supercharge 6G delivery https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522183216.htm Self-driving cars which eliminate traffic jams, getting a healthcare diagnosis instantly without leaving your home, or feeling the touch of loved ones based across the continent may sound like the stuff of science fiction. But new research could make all this and more a step closer to reality thanks to a radical breakthrough in semiconductor technology. Thu, 22 May 2025 18:32:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250522183216.htm Scientists discover class of crystals with properties that may prove revolutionary https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161106.htm By twisting atom-thin sheets of graphene in just the right way, Rutgers researchers created intercrystals, a new form of matter where geometry alone controls electron behavior. These strange materials could power quantum computers, ultra-efficient circuits, and greener technologies. Wed, 21 May 2025 16:11:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521161106.htm Nano-engineered thermoelectrics enable scalable, compressor-free cooling https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124807.htm Researchers have unveiled a breakthrough in solid-state cooling technology, doubling the efficiency of today's commercial systems. Driven by the Lab's patented nano-engineered thin-film thermoelectric materials and devices, this innovation paves the way for compact, reliable and scalable cooling solutions that could potentially replace traditional compressors across a range of industries. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:48:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124807.htm Achieving a record-high Curie temperature in ferromagnetic semiconductor https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124747.htm Ferromagnetic semiconductors, which combine semiconductor and magnetic properties, are key to developing spin-based devices. Previously studied materials, such as (Ga,Mn)As, have Curie temperatures below room temperature, thereby limiting their practical use. Now, researchers have overcome these limitations by utilizing the step-flow growth method, achieving a record-high Curie temperature of 530 degrees K, facilitating the development of stable, room-temperature semiconductor spintronic devices. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:47:47 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124747.htm Mind the band gap! -- researchers create new nanoscale forms of elementary semiconductor with tunable electronic properties https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124123.htm Researchers have demonstrated that by using a semiconductor with flexible bonds, the material can be moulded into various structures using nano containers, without altering its composition, the discovery could lead to the design of a variety of customised electronic devices using only a single element. Wed, 21 May 2025 12:41:23 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250521124123.htm World's first petahertz-speed phototransistor in ambient conditions https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519204533.htm Researchers demonstrated a way to to manipulate electrons using pulses of light that last less than a trillionth of a second to record electrons bypassing a physical barrier almost instantaneously -- a feat that redefines the potential limits of computer processing power. Mon, 19 May 2025 20:45:33 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250519204533.htm Stability solution brings unique form of carbon closer to practical application https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509121907.htm Carbyne, a one-dimensional chain of carbon atoms, is incredibly strong for being so thin, making it an intriguing possibility for use in next-generation electronics, but its extreme instability made it nearly impossible to produce at all, let alone produce enough of it for advanced studies. Now, an international team of researchers may have a solution. Fri, 09 May 2025 12:19:07 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250509121907.htm 'Universe's awkward handshake' -- simplifying information processing using photons a quantum breakthrough https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508113124.htm Researchers have developed a technique that makes high-dimensional quantum information encoded in light more practical and reliable. The advancement could pave the way for more secure data transmission and next-generation quantum technologies. Thu, 08 May 2025 11:31:24 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250508113124.htm Ultra-thin bismuth holds unexpected promise for green electronics https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506170911.htm Electronic devices rely on materials whose electrical properties change with temperature, making them less stable in extreme conditions. A discovery that challenges conventional wisdom in physics suggests that bismuth, a metal, could serve as the foundation for highly stable electronic components. The researchers observed a mysterious electrical effect in ultra-thin bismuth that remains unchanged across a wide temperature range, from near absolute zero (-273 C) to room temperature. Tue, 06 May 2025 17:09:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506170911.htm Experimental quantum communications network https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506131336.htm Researchers recently connected their campuses with an experimental quantum communications network using two optical fibers. Tue, 06 May 2025 13:13:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250506131336.htm A new method for characterizing quantum gate errors https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505204915.htm Researchers have developed a new protocol for characterizing quantum gate errors, paving the way toward more reliable quantum simulations and fault-tolerant quantum computing. Mon, 05 May 2025 20:49:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505204915.htm BESSY II: Insight into ultrafast spin processes with femtoslicing https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505121627.htm An international team has succeeded at BESSY II to elucidate how ultrafast spin-polarized current pulses can be characterized by measuring the ultrafast demagnetization in a magnetic layer system within the first hundreds of femtoseconds. The findings are useful for the development of spintronic devices that enable faster and more energy-efficient information processing and storage. Mon, 05 May 2025 12:16:27 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505121627.htm Engineers advance toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142617.htm Researchers demonstrated extremely strong nonlinear light-matter coupling in a quantum circuit. Stronger coupling enables faster quantum readout and operations, ultimately improving the accuracy of quantum operations. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:26:17 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250430142617.htm Physicists uncover hidden order in the quantum world through deconfined quantum critical points https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113806.htm A recent study has unraveled some of the secrets concealed within the entangled web of quantum systems. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:38:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113806.htm Hidden mechanisms in next-generation AI memory device https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113759.htm As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, researchers have identified a breakthrough that could make AI technologies faster and more efficient. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:37:59 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250425113759.htm Crystal clear design for high-performance flexible thermoelectric semiconductor https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423112636.htm Researchers have identified a new material which could be used as a flexible semiconductor in wearable devices by using a technique that focuses on the manipulation of spaces between atoms in crystals. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:26:36 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423112636.htm New electronic 'skin' could enable lightweight night-vision glasses https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423111902.htm Engineers developed a technique to grow and peel ultrathin 'skins' of electronic material that could be used in applications such as night-vision eyewear and autonomous driving in foggy conditions. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:19:02 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423111902.htm It's a quantum zoo out there, and scientists just found a dozen new 'species' https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162939.htm Researchers observe over a dozen never-before-seen quantum states in a unique quantum material. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:29:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250421162939.htm Scientists uncover quantum surprise: Matter mediates ultrastrong coupling between light particles https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112911.htm A team of researchers has developed a new way to control light interactions using a specially engineered structure called a 3D photonic-crystal cavity that could enable transformative advancements in quantum computing, quantum communication and other quantum-based technologies. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:29:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250418112911.htm