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Universal quantum control of an atomic qubit on a surface
Our paper demonstrates universal quantum control of an atomic spin qubit on surface using vector microwave control technique. We were able to control and measure an arbitrary superposition state of the spin, a significant step towards quantum applications of spin architectures at the atomic scale.
Mechanism for Fluctuating Pair Density Waves
Pair density waves (PDWs) and `fluctuating' PDWs (FPDWs) are modulated superconducting states that manifest in novel quantum materials. We provide a unified theoretical framework that explains the FPDW, PDW and ordinary (uniform) superconducting phases under a single paradigm.
Scientists discover light conversion in free space: a manifestation of the quantum van Cittert-Zernike theorem
A new article published in Nature’s npj Quantum Information demonstrates the possibility of producing different kinds of light through propagation in free space.
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The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows.
Universal quantum control of an atomic qubit on a surface
Our paper demonstrates universal quantum control of an atomic spin qubit on surface using vector microwave control technique. We were able to control and measure an arbitrary superposition state of the spin, a significant step towards quantum applications of spin architectures at the atomic scale.
On Your Wavelength podcast: Let's do the time warp again
A temporal version of the double-slit experiment
On Your Wavelength
A place for the physics community to exchange ideas, discuss and learn.
On Your Wavelength podcast: Let's do the time warp again
A temporal version of the double-slit experiment
Ultrasmall Through Ultrafast
I asked Dr. Razvan Stoian and Dr. Jörn Bonse, editors of a landmark new book on Ultrafast Laser Nanostructuring, to describe how their involvement in the race to the ultimate limits of laser materials processing inspired them to compile this comprehensive volume. This is what they wrote...
On the Road
Updates from conferences, field work, lab visits, and vacations around the world.
Attending the APS March Meeting 2021
Guest post by Andrea Richaud, recipient of the Communications Physics 2020 Early Career Researcher grant which enabled him to attend a conference or scientific school of his choice.
What’s the difference between a supernova and a fork?
Francesca Chadha-Day is a Junior Research Fellow at the University of Cambridge, studying particle astrophysics and axion phenomenology. She is also a comedian. Here, Fran writes for us about her experience of stand-up comedy.
