Researchers have, for the first time, identified the conditions for theories of quantum gravity to be compatible with one of the paramount predictions of quantum theory and relativity: The Unruh effect.
Une expérience vient de montrer qu’une intrication parfaite à l’aide d’une boîte quantique est possible — à condition d’avoir le bon photodétecteur. Des détecteurs plus rapides ayant une gigue temporelle et des bruits de comptage ultrafaibles pourraient bientôt ouvrir la voie à des applications pratiques de l’intrication.
Les prix du doyen de la Faculté des sciences récompensent des étudiants de maîtrise à la Faculté des sciences qui ont un rendement exceptionnel.
The Physics of Information lab, led by Professor Achim Kempf, was awarded one of the 2018 Google Faculty Research Awards. Kempf’s lab focuses on the physics of information, a wide research field that ranges from general relativity and quantum theory to information theory and artificial intelligence (AI).
An experiment has discovered that perfect entanglement with a quantum dot is possible – with the right photodetector. Faster detectors with ultra-low timing jitter and dark counts may soon pave the way to practical entanglement applications.
“Quantum physics” has taken its position with “rocket science” in pop culture as a shorthand for frighteningly complicated science. Quantum physics has also taken on a sort of magical connotation in fiction, with features like entanglement, superposition, and tunneling, spurring imagination. But where does the science draw the line? How much is joyful speculation, and how much is disregard for reality? And if it’s always seen as either magical or scary, how does that affect the perception of quantum science?
A festival for quantum-inspired films
The Quantum Shorts festival called for short films inspired by quantum physics and the universe answered. Filmmakers all over the world responded with their movies.
The Quantum Cryptography School for Young Students (QCSYS) will run August 9-16, 2019 with students arriving August 8 and departing August 17. Apply for QCSYS and discover how the physics and mathematics of quantum mechanics and cryptography merge into one of the most exciting topics in contemporary science – quantum cryptography.
“Quantum physics” has taken its position with “rocket science” in pop culture as a shorthand for frighteningly complicated science. Quantum physics has also taken on a sort of magical connotation in fiction, with features like entanglement, superposition, and tunneling spurring imagination. But where does the science draw the line? How much is joyful speculation, and how much is disregard for reality? And if it’s always seen as either magical or scary, how does that affect the perception of quantum science?
Thursday, November 1
7:30 pm
Patent Social - 17 Erb Street East, Waterloo
Experience the unique combination of quantum physics and craft beer and learn how they are anecdotally intertwined.