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Can entangled qubits be used to probe black holes? Demonstration of scrambling in quantum computer shows how to resurrect 'lost' information

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Information escapes from black holes via Hawking radiation, so it should be possible to capture it and use it to reconstruct what fell in: if given time longer than the age of the universe. However, if information is scrambled rapidly when it fall...

Mar 6, 2019

1 + 1 does not equal 2 for graphene-like 2-D materials

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Physicists from the University of Sheffield have discovered that when two atomically thin graphene-like materials are placed on top of each other their properties change, and a material with novel hybrid properties emerges, paving the way for desi...

Mar 6, 2019

Can entangled qubits be used to probe black holes? (Update)

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Physicists have used a seven-qubit quantum computer to simulate the scrambling of information inside a black hole, heralding a future in which entangled quantum bits might be used to probe the mysterious interiors of these bizarre objects.

Mar 6, 2019

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Zips on the nanoscale: New method of synthesising nanographene on metal oxide surfaces

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Nanostructures based on carbon are promising materials for nanoelectronics. However, to be suitable, they would often need to be formed on non-metallic surfaces, which has been a challenge - up to now...

Mar 6, 2019

New Approach to Measuring Large-Scale Photonic Correlation at Single-Photon Level

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

One challenge to making photon-based quantum computing practical is finding a way to manipulate and measure the thousands of qubits that are needed to process extremely large data sets. A multi-institutional research team has now demonstrated a wa...

Mar 6, 2019

The optomechanical Kerker effect: Controlling light with vibrating nanoparticles

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For the Kerker effect to occur, particles need to have electric and magnetic polarizabilities of the same strength. This, however, is very challenging to achieve, as magnetic optical resonances in small particles are relatively weak. Researchers a...

Mar 6, 2019

Healthier dairy products with bacterial films and nanofiber membranes

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Bacterial biofilms are typically the target of heavy-duty cleaning regimens, but these films aren't always bad news. In fact, growing them on thin sheets of nanofibers is a great way to produce a fermented milk product that can deliver hardy ...

Mar 6, 2019

Researchers Show the Importance of Nanoparticle Systems for New High-Speed Devices

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

For the first time, scientists have proved a new method to carry out functions vital to future computation three orders of magnitude faster than existing commercial devices. The team headed by...

Mar 6, 2019

Polymers join forces to deliver

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An affordable, heavy metal- and odor-free method for making hollow polymer nanostructures has been designed by A*STAR researchers. These structures could find use as delivery systems for personal care products, drugs and agrochemicals.

Mar 6, 2019

Researchers Develop Ultrafast Process for Producing Scalable Graphene-Based Yarns

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A research team, headed by Dr Nazmul Karim and Professor Sir Kostya Novoselov at The University of Manchester, has come up with a novel technique to create scalable yarns based on graphene. A...

Mar 6, 2019

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