Scientists have finally unlocked a way to identify the elusive W state of quantum entanglement, solving a decades-old problem ...

In theory, quantum physics can bypass the hard mathematical problems at the root of modern encryption. A new proof shows how.

For many business leaders, quantum computing feels like science fiction—a technology that’s exciting, but distant. That’s a ...

Since the 1990s, evidence has been growing that quantum computers should be able to solve a range of particularly complex ...

Researchers have successfully used a quantum algorithm to solve a complex century-old mathematical problem long considered ...

The researchers have explored various AI methods, including deep learning and language models, revealing the potential of these technologies in predicting system characteristics and constructing ...

Recent advances in photonic technology are redefining decision-making processes by integrating quantum dots with bandit problem algorithms. Quantum dots – nanoscale semiconductor particles – ...

The concept of quantum entanglement is emblematic of the gap between classical and quantum physics. Referring to a situation ...

Strongly interacting systems play an important role in quantum physics and quantum chemistry. Stochastic methods such as Monte Carlo simulations are a proven method for investigating such systems.

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