Quantum Sensing & Metrology: Atomic Clocks & Quantum Sensors
Quantum sensing news: quantum metrology, atomic clocks, quantum gravimetry, magnetometers. Quantum imaging & positioning applications.
Quantum sensing exploits quantum superposition and entanglement to achieve measurement precision beyond classical limits, offering orders-of-magnitude improvements in timing, navigation, magnetic field detection, and gravitational sensing.
Core technologies include atomic clocks achieving precision of 10^-18 (losing 1 second over 30 billion years); quantum magnetometers detecting femtotesla magnetic fields; and quantum gravimeters measuring gravitational acceleration for underground infrastructure mapping.
India's Quantum Sensing and Metrology Initiatives
India's National Quantum Mission includes quantum sensing and metrology as one of four verticals with dedicated funding. The Qmet Tech Foundation at IIT Bombay serves as the Thematic Hub on Quantum Sensing, Imaging, and Metrology under NQM. Established as a Section-8 not-for-profit company, Qmet brings together 16 premier institutions and 40+ researchers across India.
Key Qmet technologies include the portable magnetometer and quantum diamond microscope developed at IIT Bombay's Photonics and Quantum Sensing Technology Lab (P-Quest Lab). The quantum diamond microscope uses nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond as ultra-sensitive magnetic field sensors for applications including non-destructive testing of semiconductor chips and biological sensing of neuronal cultures.
The Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) in Ahmedabad develops atomic clocks for ISRO's navigation satellites (NavIC). The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) develops quantum sensors for defense applications including submarine detection and navigation in GPS-denied environments.
The NQM targets developing magnetometers with high sensitivity in atomic systems and atomic clocks for precision timing, communications, and navigation. The ₹720 crore quantum fabrication facility investment includes quantum sensing infrastructure at IIT Bombay and IIT Kanpur.
quantum-computingQuantum Sensing and Quantum Error Correction: Two Sides of the Same Coin
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2605.24120 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 22 May 2026] Title:Quantum Sensing and Quantum Error Correction: Two Sides of the Same Coin Authors:Zhuoran Bao, Daniel F. V. James View a PDF of the paper titled Quantum Sensing and Quantum Error Correction: Two Sides of the Same Coin, by Zhuoran Bao and Daniel F. V. James View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:Quantum metrology has been making amazing progress in the past decades. It is always in researchers' interest to search for new optimal states that improve parameter estimation. In this paper, we point out a connection between the code's error correcting capacity and its ability to act as a sensor. We backed our claim by providing an example that relates the Absorption emission code to the sensor state for arbitrary state rotation. It is hoped that, in building such a unified theory, one can draw inspiration from error correction to develop promising quantum sensors. Comments: Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Optics (physics.optics) Cite as: arXiv:2605.24120 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2605.24120v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2605.24120 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration) Submission history From: Zhuoran Bao [view email] [v1] Fri, 22 May 2026 18:25:54 UTC (17 KB) Full-text links: Access Paper: View a PDF of the paper titled Quantum Sensing and Quantum Error Correction: Two Sides of the Same Coin, by Zhuoran Bao and Daniel F. V. JamesView PDFHTML (experimental)TeX Source view license Current browse context: quant-ph < prev | next > new | recent | 2026-05 Change to browse by: physics physics.optics References & Citations INSPIRE HEP NASA ADSGoogle Scholar Semantic Scholar export BibTeX citation Loading... BibTeX formatted citation × loading... Data provided by: Bookmark Bibliographic Tools Bibliographic and Citation Tools Bibliographic Explorer Toggle Bibliographic Explorer (What is the
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quantum-computingAI-Run Robot Lab Creates Graphene And Builds Quantum Devices
Insider Brief An autonomous quantum materials research system has taken a step toward turning AI from a digital assistant into a physical laboratory scientist by autonomously creating graphene and fabricating atomically thin transistors inside a robotic mini-lab, according to a new study from researchers at Princeton University and collaborators. The system, described in a paper […]
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quantum-computingScientists Crack Key Mystery Behind High-Temperature Superconductors
Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Telegram Email Reddit Nodeless superconducting gap and electron-boson coupling in (La,Pr,Sm)3Ni2O7 films. Credit: Image by the research teamNew measurements of nickelate superconductors reveal clues about their hidden electronic behavior.The mechanism behind high-temperature (TC) superconductivity remains one of condensed matter physics’ major unsolved problems. Chinese researchers have now made important progress in studying high-TC nickelate superconductors.For the first time, scientists identified a nodeless superconducting gap and detected electron-boson coupling by examining the electronic structures of Ruddlesden-Popper bilayer nickelate superconducting thin films. The findings offer important evidence related to two central questions in high-TC nickelates: “superconducting gap symmetry” and “superconducting pairing mechanism.”The study was led by Junfeng He of the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with teams led by Qikun Xue and Zhuoyu Chen of the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). It was published in Science on May 21, 2026.Searching for the Superconducting GapSuperconductivity, discovered in 1911, is known for its unusual electromagnetic properties and has become a major focus of physics research. Over the past century, scientists have discovered copper-based and iron-based high-TC superconductors, but the mechanism behind high-TC superconductivity is still not fully understood. Nickel-based high-TC superconductors (nickelates) offer a new way to investigate the problem.In high-TC superconductors, “superconducting gap symmetry” is considered a key clue to how superconductivity works. One especially important question is whether the superconducting gap contains “nodes” (points where the superconducting gap is zero) in momentum space. Using angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), the team studied Ruddlesden-P
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quantum-computingEPB and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Launch $6.8 Million Quantum Workforce Initiative
EPB and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Launch $6.8 Million Quantum Workforce Initiative The Board of Directors for EPB has approved a formal resolution establishing a $6.8 million USD joint funding partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). The matching investment allocates $850,000 annually from each institution over a four-year operational term. The programmatic mandate expands regional academic infrastructure, funds applied research tracks, and builds commercialization pathways for emerging quantum hardware and software protocols. The initiative leverages Chattanooga’s existing municipal infrastructure, centering its operational workflows around the EPB Quantum Center. Technical Architecture & Specifications / Operational Implementation The technical framework builds directly upon the regional fiber-optic distribution grid, expanding academic access to the EPB Quantum Network. Launched commercially in 2023, the software-managed network provides programmable channels for quantum key distribution (QKD) and quantum networking experimentation, with UTC operating an active, on-campus network node. The newly expanded funding expands this physical testbed to integrate upcoming EPB Quantum Computing cloud-service resources slated for rollout later in 2026. The capital injection funds active research programs across four core technical disciplines: quantum algorithm design, quantum machine learning (QML) data models, multi-node quantum networking protocols, and nitrogen-vacancy or atom-based quantum sensing systems. Strategic Positioning & Ecosystem Integration The strategic investment aims to capture localized economic value from the commercialization of frontier technologies, aligning with long-term regional macro-projections. According to data from the McKinsey Quantum Technology Monitor 2026, the commercial scaling of quantum computing use cases is projected to generate up to $2.7 trillion in global economic value by 2035. On a
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quantum-computing'Designer' superconducting diamond: Researchers uncover path to multi-modality quantum chips
Diamond is extremely valuable to science and technology not for its sparkle but for its extreme hardness, high thermal conductivity, transparency to a large fraction of the light spectrum, and a host of other exceptional properties. Two decades ago, scientists discovered another advantage: under the right conditions, diamond can become a superconductor—allowing electricity to flow through it with zero resistance.
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quantum-computingSuperconducting vortices moonlight as controllable qubits, turning a disruption into a resource
Vortices in superconductors have so far been considered a disruption, as they can impair the superconducting properties. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have proved in experiments that magnetic vortices can be used as controllable quantum systems in certain materials. This means that a previously unwanted phenomenon is becoming a potential resource in quantum technologies, opening up new avenues for the development of quantum computers, highly sensitive sensor systems, and innovative approaches in materials research. These results are published in Nature.
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quantum-computingNanosys Receives $2M to Develop Heavy-Metal-Free Quantum Dots
Nanosys Inc. has been awarded $2,000,001 to develop quantum dot technology for solid-state lighting, addressing limitations of current cadmium-based materials. The project, a collaboration with University of California, Merced, will focus on creating heavy-metal-free quantum dots capable of maintaining performance under demanding conditions for high-performance LEDs, specifically temperatures up to 150°C and a light flux of 1 W/mm². Nanosys, a leading supplier of quantum dots to the display industry, intends to apply its expertise to this new application, potentially expanding the use of quantum dots beyond displays. The goal is to create non-toxic quantum dot materials that maintain functionality for the entire lifespan of an LED, prioritizing structural attributes that improve performance and increase lifetime under these conditions. Cadmium-Free Quantum Dot Synthesis for Solid State Lighting Nanosys Inc. and University of California, Merced are collaborating on a $2,000,001 project funded by the Department of Energy to address a critical limitation in solid-state lighting: current quantum dot technology relies heavily on cadmium, a toxic material subject to increasing regulation. This research, scheduled from April 1 to December 31, seeks to develop heavy-metal-free quantum dots capable of functioning as efficient down-converters in LED environments, absorbing high-energy light and re-emitting it at lower wavelengths to produce white light. Researchers aim to achieve a 100-fold increase in quantum dot lifetime under these stresses, prioritizing structural attributes that enhance both performance and longevity. According to project documentation, “The goal for lifetime increase is 100-fold,” with the ultimate objective being a non-toxic, durable material that matches the lifespan of the LED itself. Characterization of these heavy-metal-free quantum dots will focus on both structural and photophysical properties, informing strategies to optimize material performanc
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quantum-computingJourney in quantum metrology and sensing from foundations to applications: a review
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2605.21702 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 20 May 2026] Title:Journey in quantum metrology and sensing from foundations to applications: a review Authors:Priya Ghosh, Tanoy Kanti Konar, Debraj Rakshit, Aditi Sen De, Ujjwal Sen View a PDF of the paper titled Journey in quantum metrology and sensing from foundations to applications: a review, by Priya Ghosh and 4 other authors View PDF Abstract:We present a review on quantum metrology and sensing, from its foundations to current applications. Highlights of the review include consideration of both frequentist and Bayesian approaches to parameter estimation; single as well as multiparameter estimation; estimation for different encoding processes comprising unitary as well as noisy channels, quantum thermometry, and channels involving indefinite causal order; different estimation strategies incorporating also recent advances like quantum error correction-aided methods and reservoir engineering; usefulness of quantum Fisher information to detect resources; applications of quantum metrology in diverse arenas covering quantum many-body sensors, sensing protocols in atomic ensembles, atom-photon systems, and continuous-variable systems, quantum imaging, quantum illumination, atomic clocks and atom interferometry, etc; and experimental realizations of quantum sensors in different physical platforms. Comments: Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Quantum Gases (cond-mat.quant-gas); Statistical Mechanics (cond-mat.stat-mech); Strongly Correlated Electrons (cond-mat.str-el); High Energy Physics - Experiment (hep-ex) Cite as: arXiv:2605.21702 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2605.21702v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2605.21702 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration) Submission history From: Priya Ghosh [view email] [v1] Wed, 20 May 2026 20:05:01 UTC (3,591 KB) Full-text links: Access Paper: View a PDF of the paper titled Journey in quantum metro
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quantum-computingAquark Becomes First UK Company Registered at Niels Bohr Institute
Insider Brief Aquark Technologies established a Danish subsidiary and became the first UK company registered at the Niels Bohr Institute. The expansion strengthens Aquark’s presence in the Nordic and European quantum ecosystem through participation in Quantum Denmark. Aquark said the move supports commercialization of its cold-atom quantum sensing and timing technologies and broader European collaboration efforts. PRESS RELEASE — Aquark Technologies, the specialists in miniaturizing deployable quantum sensing and timing technologies, today announced its expansion into Europe with the launch of its Danish subsidiary, Aquark Technologies ApS. As the first UK company to be registered at the prestigious Niels Bohr Institute, the launch of Aquark Technologies ApS builds on a long history of collaboration between the British and Nordic quantum ecosystems and positions Aquark in esteemed company as a UK-founded European quantum entity. Aquark has a deep-rooted relationship with Denmark. In 2023, the company was selected as one of 44 participants in the inaugural cohort of the NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA). As part of the 6-month Phase 1 of the programme, Aquark was assigned to BII Quantum Lab in Copenhagen, the Danish DIANA Accelerator partner, where it participated alongside five other quantum companies from across NATO. Following the completion of Phase 2 of the DIANA programme in 2025, Aquark has continued to strengthen its ties with the Danish ecosystem. Expansion into the Danish quantum ecosystem As part of its expansion, Aquark has joined Quantum Denmark, a flagship initiative of the Danish National Quantum Strategy. Quantum Denmark is a commercialisation hub for quantum companies from around the world to co-locate and build within the vibrant quantum ecosystem in Innovation District Copenhagen. Aquark will join the startup companies located in Quantum Denmark, which have access to resources for derisking technology in a nat
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quantum-computingInfleqtion Signs Letter of Intent with the U.S. Department of Commerce for $100 Million to Accelerate U.S. Leadership in Quantum Computing
CHIPS Incentive would advance quantum computing technologies critical to U.S. economic competitiveness and national security Summary Advances domestic quantum manufacturing, supply chain and workforce capabilities needed to support the next generation of computing technologies Supports a milestone-based program designed to accelerate Infleqtion’s neutral-atom technology roadmap across quantum hardware, photonics and full-stack system development, while further supporting the company’s long-term government and national security initiatives Infleqtion’s quantum technologies are already supporting operational programs across national security, energy and scientific research, including DARPA, the U.S. Department of Energy, NASA and the U.S. Department of War The company has an ongoing collaboration with NVIDIA that includes demonstrating the industry’s first logical-qubit-powered materials science application using Infleqtion’s Sqale neutral-atom quantum computer LOUISVILLE, Colo.–May 21, 2026– Infleqtion (NYSE: INFQ), a global leader in quantum computing and quantum sensing powered by neutral-atom technology, announced it signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s CHIPS Research and Development Office for $100 million in proposed funding contingent on achievement of certain development milestones to accelerate U.S. based quantum computing technologies. The investment will accelerate Infleqtion’s development of neutral-atom quantum systems as the United States expands domestic computing capabilities critical to economic competitiveness and national security. “Quantum computing is emerging as a foundational technology for economic competitiveness, technological leadership, and national security,” said Matt Kinsella, Chief Executive Officer of Infleqtion. “This investment reflects the transformative potential of quantum innovation, and we’re honored to work with the Department of Commerce to accelerate U.S. leadership in quantum com
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quantum-computingRecruitment of Post Doctoral Fellows for research project on quantum computing and quantum information/communication.
Recruitment of Post Doctoral Fellows for research project on quantum computing and quantum information/communication. Application deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2026Employer web page: https://www.tcgcrest.org/institutes/cquere/Job type: PostDocTags: quantum computingquantum informationpostdocThe Centre for Quantum Engineering, Research and Education (CQuERE) is one of the centres at TCG CREST, Kolkata, India. The theoretical areas of research currently being pursued at CQuERE are quantum computation, quantum algorithms, quantum machine learning, quantum information, quantum communication, and quantum cryptography. In addition, there are experimental activities in the areas of quantum sensing and superconducting-qubit-based quantum computing. CQuERE has openings for postdoctoral positions in the areas of theoretical quantum computing, quantum information, and quantum communication, with emphasis on translational research. These positions are for one year and can be extended to a second year depending on the performance of the candidates. The remuneration for this position will be at par with the other research institutes in India. Eligibility: PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science or Engineering. Eligible candidates can send a cover letter, research plan, curriculum vitae, and two reference letters to cquere.applications@tcgcrest.org with the subject “Application for a post-doctoral position”. Reference letters should be sent directly by the referees. The deadline for the receipt of applications and reference letters is 30th June 2026. Job Requirement: Strong background in theoretical quantum physics and /or quantum chemistry with a background in quantum computing and quantum information/communication. Non Indian citizens are also eligible to apply. No. of posts: 1 or 2 (One or Two) Salary: The remuneration for this position will be at par with the other research institutes in India. Tenure: These positions are for one year and can
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quantum-computingOrbital-Angular-Momentum Entangled Photon Emission from Circular Currents in Semiconductor-Superconductor Structures
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2605.20329 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 19 May 2026] Title:Orbital-Angular-Momentum Entangled Photon Emission from Circular Currents in Semiconductor-Superconductor Structures Authors:Avi Koriat, Ankit Kumar, Alex Hayat View a PDF of the paper titled Orbital-Angular-Momentum Entangled Photon Emission from Circular Currents in Semiconductor-Superconductor Structures, by Avi Koriat and 2 other authors View PDF Abstract:We theoretically demonstrate that a superconducting circular current induced in a semiconductor results in emission of orbital-angular-momentum (OAM) entangled photon pairs upon carrier recombination. Combining the macroscopic Ginzburg-Landau theory and the microscopic Bardeen-Cooper-Schrieffer (BCS) theory, we investigate the emission of a superconducting light-emitting diode (SLED) with a spatially varying phase profile in the superconducting order parameter. We show that in the active region of the SLED with a circular supercurrent, radiative recombination processes inherit the order parameter phase and result in photon pairs emitted into modes of different OAM quantum numbers. We demonstrate that coherent superposition of superconducting qubit eigenstates can also be mapped onto a coherent superposition of emitted photon states. We also show that other recombination processes due to thermally excited quasi particles do not significantly degrade the state purity. Our results introduce an original scheme for generating OAM-entangled photons enabling a new method of transmitting superconducting qubit information to photonic channels thereby bridging the gap between solid-state and photon-based platforms for quantum communications and information processing. Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Superconductivity (cond-mat.supr-con) Cite as: arXiv:2605.20329 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2605.20329v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2605.20329 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pendin
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quantum-computingPrecision and Privacy in Distributed Quantum Sensing: A Quantum Fisher Information Duality
--> Quantum Physics arXiv:2605.20765 (quant-ph) [Submitted on 20 May 2026] Title:Precision and Privacy in Distributed Quantum Sensing: A Quantum Fisher Information Duality Authors:Farhad Farokhi View a PDF of the paper titled Precision and Privacy in Distributed Quantum Sensing: A Quantum Fisher Information Duality, by Farhad Farokhi View PDF HTML (experimental) Abstract:We establish a quantum Fisher information (QFI) duality for distributed quantum sensor networks with local phase encoding. For any $N$-qubit probe state, where $N$ denotes the number of sensors, $F_Q(\boldsymbol{w}^\top \boldsymbol{\theta}) + F_Q(\boldsymbol{v}^\top \boldsymbol{\theta}) \leq N$ for all unit orthogonal sensing directions $\boldsymbol{w}$ and $\boldsymbol{v}$, with equality for all equatorial states when $N=2$ and for Greenberger--Horne--Zeilinger (GHZ) states when $N\geq 2$. Heisenberg-limited precision for direction $\boldsymbol{w}$, $F_Q(\boldsymbol{w}^\top \boldsymbol{\theta})=N$, saturates the bound and simultaneously forces zero QFI for all other independent directions. This can be interpreted as the condition for parameter privacy in distributed quantum sensing: attaining Heisenberg-limited precision for the sensing target renders all alternative privacy-intrusive estimations impossible. Subjects: Quantum Physics (quant-ph); Cryptography and Security (cs.CR); Information Theory (cs.IT) Cite as: arXiv:2605.20765 [quant-ph] (or arXiv:2605.20765v1 [quant-ph] for this version) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2605.20765 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration) Submission history From: Farhad Farokhi [view email] [v1] Wed, 20 May 2026 06:07:19 UTC (12 KB) Full-text links: Access Paper: View a PDF of the paper titled Precision and Privacy in Distributed Quantum Sensing: A Quantum Fisher Information Duality, by Farhad FarokhiView PDFHTML (experimental)TeX Source view license Current browse context: quant-ph < prev | nex
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quantum-computingNew quantum sensor could count individual photons and hunt dark matter
Science News from research organizations New quantum sensor could count individual photons and hunt dark matter Scientists just detected one of the tiniest energy signals ever measured — a breakthrough that could transform quantum computing and dark matter searches. Date: May 20, 2026 Source: Aalto University Summary: Researchers have built an ultra-sensitive sensor capable of detecting unimaginably small amounts of energy — below one zeptojoule. The breakthrough relies on fragile superconducting materials that react to even the slightest temperature change. This level of precision could improve quantum computers, enable photon counting, and even help scientists detect elusive dark matter particles from space. Share: Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIN Email FULL STORY The zeptojoule pulse traveled through a combination of superconducting and regular metals. Credit: Ella Maru Studio Researchers in Finland have achieved a major advance in ultra-sensitive measurement technology by detecting an amount of energy smaller than one zeptojoule, less than a trillionth of a billionth of a joule. The breakthrough could improve quantum computing technology, support the search for dark matter, and eventually make it possible to count individual photons. Quantum mechanics operates on incredibly tiny scales, and scientists are constantly developing more precise tools to measure and control phenomena such as photons, the particles that carry light. Greater precision can open the door to more powerful quantum devices and new ways of studying some of the universe's biggest mysteries. A zeptojoule is an almost unimaginably small quantity of energy. It is roughly equivalent to the amount of work needed to move a red blood cell upward by one nanometer in Earth's gravity. The research team was led by Academy Professor Mikko Möttönen at Aalto University in collaboration with quantum computing company IQM and the Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT). Their findings were published in
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quantum-computingQuantum sensors use atoms, electrons and light as ultra‑steady rulers
Quantum computers get a lot of attention, even though they are not ready for prime time, but quantum sensors are already doing useful work. These sensors measure fields, forces and motion so small that ordinary background noise can drown them out. Some sensors are already in daily use, while others are moving from research labs into flight tests, hospitals and field instruments.
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quantum-computingTwisted WSe₂ reveals elusive charge-neutral quantum modes
Quantum materials, materials with properties that are influenced by the laws of quantum mechanics, have attracted considerable attention over the past few decades. Their unique properties make these materials advantageous for the development of numerous cutting-edge technologies, including quantum computers, highly sensitive sensors and energy-efficient electronics.
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quantum-computingPhysicists Observe Strange Quantum Rotation Effect That Defies Intuition
Like on a Ferris wheel, a powerful terahertz laser drives the atoms of a crystal along precise circular paths. The resulting collective oscillation of the crystal lattice was traced stroboscopically using ultrashort laser pulses; the blue lines show the measured data. Surprisingly, the oscillation rotates in the opposite direction. Credit: O. Minakova/ S.F. Maehrlein/ B. Schröder/ HZDRResearchers discovered that atomic rotations inside a crystal can unexpectedly flip direction while still obeying the laws of angular momentum conservation.An international team of researchers, including scientists from the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) and the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society, has directly observed for the first time how angular momentum moves and remains conserved inside a crystal lattice. By using powerful terahertz laser pulses, the team was able to precisely manipulate these motions and discovered an unexpected effect: during the transfer process, the direction of rotation flips because of the material’s rotational symmetry.The study, published in Nature Physics, offers new insight into the origins of magnetism and could help researchers develop more precise ways to control quantum materials.Understanding Angular Momentum in SolidsQuantities such as energy, momentum, and angular momentum are governed by conservation laws, meaning they cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system. Instead, they can only be transferred or converted into other forms. Although angular momentum is commonly associated with spinning objects like bicycles or carousels, it is also fundamental to quantum physics and plays a key role in magnetism.More than a century ago, Albert Einstein and Wander Johannes de Haas showed that altering a material’s magnetization could produce measurable mechanical rotation. Their experiment demonstrated that magnetic and mechanical angular momentum are closely connected. Since then, scientists have tried to determine exactly
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quantum-computingNSF Launches $1.5 Billion Independent X-Labs Initiative Targeting Quantum and Sensing Technologies
NSF Launches $1.5 Billion Independent X-Labs Initiative Targeting Quantum and Sensing Technologies The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has allocated $1.5 billion over a ten-year period to establish the NSF X-Labs initiative. Managed by the NSF Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP), the program funds independent, interdisciplinary teams consisting of researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs operating outside conventional academic and industry structures. The initiative utilizes milestone-based federal funding to transition technology from early-stage prototypes into commercial platforms. The program’s design, initially introduced via a Request for Information (RFI) in December 2025 under the provisional name Tech Labs, aligns with directives from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy to implement alternative funding models for high-value research infrastructure. Technical Architecture & Specifications / Operational Implementation Funding under the NSF X-Labs initiative is executed via the Other Transactions Agreement (OTA) Solutions Offering mechanism, allowing the agency to distribute multiyear awards across targeted technical areas via rolling topic announcements. The initial funding cycle designates two specific technical tracks. The first track, Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging, focuses on the integration of quantum sensing, artificial intelligence-driven computational imaging, and novel chemical modalities to build advanced diagnostic tools. The second track, Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics, requires the development of hardware components capable of transferring quantum information between heterogeneous quantum architectures. This includes optimizing optical interfaces, improving interconnect fidelity, and engineering integrated photonic circuits to mitigate coherence losses during state transfer across distinct quantum computing platforms. Strategic Positioning &
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quantum-computingNSF Announces $1.5 Billion X-Labs Initiative to Pursue Generational Breakthrough Science Efforts
Insider Brief The U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $1.5 billion, decade-long NSF X-Labs initiative aimed at funding independent, milestone-driven research teams focused on high-priority scientific and technological challenges, including quantum systems and advanced sensing technologies. The first NSF X-Labs funding opportunities target next-generation scientific instrumentation using quantum sensing and AI-driven imaging, as well as quantum interconnects and integrated photonics designed to support future quantum computing systems beyond classical architectures. The program is intended to create commercially viable technology platforms through interdisciplinary research teams operating outside traditional academic and industrial structures, with additional challenge topics expected in the coming weeks. PRESS RELEASE — The U.S. National Science Foundation announced $1.5 billion over the next decade toward the NSF X-Labs initiative to tackle pressing scientific challenges through novel and innovative research partnerships. This substantial long-term investment underscores NSF’s commitment to new models of research outside of traditional institutions, reflecting the truly interdisciplinary nature of today’s modern science ecosystem. NSF X-Labs are independent teams of researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs pursuing milestone-based federal funding to solve specific scientific challenges. The first round of NSF X-Labs funding opportunities invites proposals on two topics: Scientific Instrumentation for Sensing and Imaging — NSF is seeking X-Labs to build the next generation of scientific instruments, drawing on quantum sensing, artificial intelligence-driven computational imaging and entirely new chemical modalities. Quantum Systems: Interconnects and Integrated Photonics — NSF is seeking X-Labs to develop novel components to transfer quantum information and integrate heterogeneous quantum systems — key enablers of the computing frontier beyond classical sy
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quantum-computingInfleqtion: Emerging Leader In Quantum Navigation
Sean Daly1.96K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(14min)Comment(1)SummaryInfleqtion is driven by rapid adoption of its neutral atom quantum technology and its commercial traction with elite clients.INFQ's differentiated product suite—including Tiqker atomic clocks and advanced quantum sensors—addresses critical defense, aerospace, and AI infrastructure needs, generating meaningful revenue ahead of most peers.The company is well-capitalized post-SPAC, with $540M raised, $29M TTM revenue, $50M in booked business, and FY26 revenue guidance of $40M.I recommend INFQ as a speculative buy for risk-tolerant investors, given its scalable architecture, commercial momentum, and leadership in quantum navigation, a new "must-have" for Western militaries. MF3d/iStock via Getty Images When I first reported on Infleqtion (INFQ) in mid-March, my argument was three-fold: That quantum computing was being embraced by elite institutions faster than expected. That the company’s tech was differentiating, and its diverse product line This article was written bySean Daly1.96K FollowersFollowSean Daly writes on ETFs, biotech and FINTECH solutions in the banking space. He teaches international finance and financial risk management at Pace University and was a visiting lecturer at Princeton University from 2005 to 2009. He was educated at Columbia University. He has also written extensively on real estate and economic development, exploring issues as diverse as Chinese urbanization, CMI multilateral currency swap arrangements, energy geopolitics, and Asia's sovereign wealth funds. Global strategy and private equity background. Equity Approach: long/short, event-driven, with a focus on small cap biotech and the emerging markets.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of INFQ either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receivin
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