A new twist on Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle can sharpen quantum sensors
Physicists have found a way to redistribute uncertainty in quantum measurements, paving the way for ultra-sensitive atom-scale sensors.
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One step closer to large scale quantum computing
In an article published today, Australian and Japanese researchers present the largest quantum “circuit board” ever produced…
Pioneers of quantum computing are among the 2015 Eureka Prize winners
From researchers into the future of quantum computing to those working on low cost energy storage or explaining why onions make you cry, all were winners in the annual Eureka Prizes.
Scientists discover how to harness the power of quantum spookiness by entangling clouds of atoms
Experiment produces thousands of entangled atoms, raising hopes that we can soon create real quantum computers.
Nobel physics prize awarded for pioneering experiments that paved the way for quantum computers
The quantum tunnelling effect is where a particle can pass through a barrier and appear on the other side.
Quantum scheme protects videos from prying eyes and tampering
Researchers have used quantum physics to reversibly scramble videos so that even future quantum computers won’t be able to hack them.
Explainer: what is quantum machine learning and how can it help us?
Quantum machine learning is an exciting and rapidly growing field.
Brain implants, agentic AI and answers on dark matter: what to expect from science in 2025 – podcast
Three Conversation science editors look ahead to what to expect in 2025 on The Conversation Weekly podcast.
Major quantum computational breakthrough is shaking up physics and maths
Nobody expected that allowing more communication would make computational problems more reliable.
Computing 1‑0‑1: quantum information in an atom’s core
You’ve heard of quantum computers – they harness the power of atoms and molecules to perform memory and processing tasks; they exist in labs but are still a long way off in practical terms. But maybe they’re…
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