Quantum Foundations &amp; Simulation Application deadline:&nbsp;Sunday, March 15, 2026Employer web page:&nbsp;Rice UniversityJob type:&nbsp;PostDocTags:&nbsp;quantumQuantum EducationsimulationFoundationsPostdoctoral Research Associate Funding source: Proposed salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience (typically $60,000+) Position Summary The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Rice University seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of Quantum Foundations &amp; Simulation, associated with the Q‑Ontic Initiative—an interdisciplinary project at the interface of quantum foundations, computational physics, and physics education. The position focuses on the development of interactive, web‑based simulations that explore alternative representational and interpretive frameworks in quantum mechanics. Research areas include conceptual analysis, visualization, and comparative study of empirically equivalent quantum models. A prototype model can be explored at qsf‑v1. The ideal candidate will be: Skilled in computational modeling and numerical simulation of quantum systems Skilled in scientific visualization and interactive simulation design Knowledgeable about quantum mechanics, including interpretive and foundational issues Interested in interdisciplinary work spanning physics, philosophy, and pedagogy Able to contribute to a modular simulation framework for research and advanced instruction Additional desirable attributes include familiarity with curriculum development, conceptual modeling, and communication of complex ideas to diverse audiences. Essential Functions Conducts original research on quantum foundations, simulation, and visualization Develops and extends computational and visualization tools for quantum systems (e.g., double‑slit, tunneling, entanglement, measurement) Assists with proposal development to obtain research funding Participates in interdisciplinary seminars and scholarly community activities Mentors or trains junior res

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Many people remember furnishing their first apartment, an exciting milestone often challenged by a tight, entry-level budget fresh out of college. Some hunted for bargains on Facebook Marketplace or graciously accepted hand-me-down décor from friends and family. Others turned to one dependable retailer that seemed to meet every decorating need without draining their bank accounts.For several budget-conscious shoppers, that retailer was Ikea.While today Ikea is known for its furniture and Swedish meatballs, the company began in 1943 as a business selling pens and wallets, founded by 17-year-old Ingvar Kamprad in Älmhult, Sweden. Ikea transitioned to furniture in 1948, a move that would make it the global brand it is today and lead it to operate more than 500 stores across 63 markets worldwide.Known for its affordability, minimalist designs, and compact convenience, Ikea became a go-to for small apartments and starter homes alike. Now, the company is preparing to leave a community without its only physical store and has not indicated plans to return anytime soon.Ikea is closing its only Memphis locationIkea confirmed it will close its Memphis store at 7900 Ikea WayCordova, Tennessee, on May 3, 2026, eliminating the company's sole brick-and-mortar presence in the state, where it has operated since 2016, according to its store locator."The decision to close the Memphis store was made following a comprehensive review, and considering several factors including market share, business performance, cost structure, and overall optimization of physical assets," said Ikea in a company press release.While the physical location will shut down, Memphis-area customers will continue to have access to Ikea products through the company's e-commerce platform. Home delivery services and FedEx pickup points in the Cordova area will remain available.

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In a leap forward for topological quantum computing, researchers at QuTech have demonstrated real-time readout of fermionic parity – a critical step towards building stable and scalable Majorana qubits. Published in Nature on February 12, 2026, the breakthrough enables the initialization and tracking of quantum states encoded in these exotic qubits, which promise resilience against environmental noise. The team achieved this by utilizing quantum capacitance to measure parity, overcoming the challenge that “the parity states are effectively charge-neutral, so the standard charge-sensor approach…cannot, by itself, provide a robust readout,” according to Nick van Loo. This “measurement primitive protected qubits have been missing,” concludes Francesco Zatelli, paving the way for future operations and bringing fault-tolerant quantum computation closer to reality. Majorana Qubit Parity Readout via Quantum Capacitance Unlike conventional qubits vulnerable to disturbances, Majorana qubits store information non-locally, spread across separated modes, but this distribution presented a significant measurement challenge. A standard probe targeting only one end of the device couldn’t reveal the qubit’s parity state. The QuTech team fabricated a minimal Kitaev chain—comprising two quantum dots linked by a superconducting segment—to create two Majorana modes, then employed quantum capacitance for readout. This involved an RF resonator connected to the superconductor, sensing charge flow and revealing the joint state of the two-dot system. “Getting this to work required us to tune the device into the regime where Majorana modes form and then isolate it so the parity is not constantly disturbed by the leads,” explains Nick van Loo. The team confirmed that standard charge sensors proved ineffective due to the parity states being charge-neutral, but the quantum capacitance method successfully discriminated parity in single shots, achieving millisecond-scale parity lifetimes. Measurem

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Scientists have demonstrated a method for compressing quantum Fisher information, a crucial metric for precision measurements, paving the way for more efficient quantum technologies. Rui Jie Tang, Jeremy Guenza Marcus, and Noah Lupu-Gladstein, alongside Arthur O.T. Pang, C. Pria Dobney, and Giulio Chiribella et al., from institutions including the University of Toronto and the National Research Council of Canada, show that this information can be faithfully reduced to a single qubit with only a logarithmic overhead in classical bits. Their research details how this compression can be sequentially implemented using identical quantum states, and importantly, they experimentally verified this process using two distinct compression strategies based on fusion gates and postselected CNOT operations. This advance significantly reduces the resources needed for quantum parameter estimation, representing a substantial step towards practical quantum sensing and communication protocols. This breakthrough addresses a fundamental challenge in quantum metrology, namely the efficient transfer and storage of information gleaned from quantum sensors. The research details a protocol capable of faithfully compressing the quantum Fisher information associated with any phase parameter encoded in a family of pure quantum states. This compression is achieved without necessarily preserving the original quantum state, focusing instead on retaining the information vital for precise parameter estimation. The study focuses on a specific scenario involving multiple identical copies of a qubit state residing on the equator of the Bloch sphere, a configuration frequently employed in precision measurements like magnetometry and interferometry. Researchers reveal that compression can be implemented sequentially, iteratively merging pairs of qubits into a single qubit. This process effectively reduces the quantum information needed to represent the phase parameter while maintaining accuracy. The core

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Article content(Bloomberg) — The Bank of Canada’s second-in-command is warning of future inflation risks if investment in artificial intelligence is concentrated among the country’s big companies.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentSenior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers said that while large firms have the scale and capacity to make “big bets on technology,” the country’s ailing productivity is more likely to be repaired if there’s broader adoption of AI across small- and medium-sized companies.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentThat’s because large businesses — many of which face limited competition — are less likely to pass savings from productivity gains into higher real wages or lower prices, she said Thursday at an AI conference in Toronto.&nbsp;Article contentArticle content“You also don’t want things concentrated in big firms. That’s not good for productivity either,” Rogers said in a fireside chat at the event hosted by the University of Toronto. “If all of the gains are concentrated in big firms, they aren’t likely to translate to gains across the economy.”Article contentTop StoriesGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentIn 2023, 98% of businesses in Canada were defined as “small,” employing one to 99 paid employees, according to government data. Medium-sized firms, which have 100 to 499 paid employees, represent 1.5% of the total.Article contentJust 0.3% of Canada’s b

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Brookfield Corp. reported distributable earnings of US$1.5 billion, or 63 cents U.S. a share, excluding gains on asset sales. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National PostArticle contentBrookfield Corp.’s profit rose in the fourth quarter as the company reported record earnings from its asset manager and strong growth in its wealth business.Sign In or Create an AccountEmail AddressContinueor View more offersArticle contentThe money manager, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, also said it will now pay a quarterly dividend of seven U.S.cents per share, up from six U.S. cents per share.Article contentWe apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Article contentBrookfield reported distributable earnings of US$1.5 billion, or 63 cents U.S. a share, excluding gains on asset sales, according to a statement Thursday.Article contentArticle contentThe financial results were “supported by our asset management business recording US$112 billion of inflows, the continued growth of our wealth solutions business, and our operating businesses generating resilient and growing cash flows,” Brookfield Corp. president Nick Goodman said in the statement.Article contentPosthasteBreaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.There was an error, please provide a valid email address.Sign UpBy signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.Thanks for signing up!A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againInterested in more newsletters? Browse here.Article contentThe parent company owns a majority stake in Brookfield Asset Management Ltd. The asset manager’s distributable earnings grew 7.5 per cent during the quarter to US$746 million, with the wealth unit’s profit jumping 24 per cent, “supported b

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