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Researchers open a path toward quantum computing in real-world conditions

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The quantum computing market is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, a hot topic for investors and scientists alike because of its potential to solve incomprehensibly complex problems.

Aug 20, 2021

Opening a path toward quantum computing in real-world conditions: Quantum computing platform accelerates transition from bulk optics to integrated photonics on a silicon chip smaller than a penny

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The quantum computing market is projected to reach $65 billion by 2030, a hot topic for investors and scientists alike because of its potential to solve incomprehensibly complex problems. Drug discovery is one example. To understand drug interacti...

Aug 20, 2021

Highly durable biomimetic nanotrough electrodes for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

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Membrane electrode assembly is the core part of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, the high consumption of platinum and poor durability of carbon supported platinum nanoparticles (Pt/C) in the conventional cathode prohibit the ...

Aug 20, 2021

Scientists Develop New Model to Trace Atomic Movements in Nanoparticles

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In the past few years, a research group with expertise in electron microscopy and catalysis has been involved in identifying the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in nanoparticle catalysts in chemical processes. The research has merged experi...

Aug 20, 2021

Manufacturing the nanoparticle ingredient for Australian-made COVID tests

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As Australia's national COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues and the threat of new and existing global variants looms, rapid testing remains essential for identification, contact tracing and containment of infection.

Aug 20, 2021

Photonics News: Week in Brief: 08/20/21

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BALTIMORE — Pixelligent and the University of Massachusetts Amherst were awarded a grant from the National Science Foundation to support their collaborative project titled “Research Partnership for Scalable Metalens Fabrication.” The grant, worth ...

Aug 20, 2021

Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors: Next big thing in blood flow measurement: Novel detector system improves sensitivity for measurement of cerebral blood flow

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Diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS) is used for noninvasive detection of blood flow. However, current DCS devices need to be improved to increase the signal-to-noise ratio for more accurate measurements. Now, researchers have developed a superc...

Aug 19, 2021

Quantum Optical Computer | NextBigFuture.com

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Xanadu Quantum Technologies is a Canadian quantum computing hardware and software with US$145 million of funding. In May, 2021, they raised US$100M in Series B financing. Bessemer Venture Partners led the round with participation from Capricorn, T...

Aug 19, 2021

Superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors: Next big thing in blood flow measurement

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In order to function properly, the brain requires a steady flow of blood through the cerebral arteries and veins, which deliver oxygen and nutrients and also remove metabolic byproducts. Therefore, cerebral blood flow is considered a vital and sen...

Aug 19, 2021

Partition function zeros are ‘shortcut’ to thermodynamic calculations on quantum computers

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A study has developed a new method that enables quantum computers to measure the thermodynamic properties of systems by calculating the zeros of the partition function.

Aug 19, 2021

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