Quantum technology

Quantum technology promises a new level of computing power, incredible sensors and unhackable communications—all under exploration at the University of Chicago’s Institute of Molecular Engineering and the Department of Computer Science.

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Quantum technology

Big Brains

Quantum technology: From sci-fi to reality with David Awschalom (Ep. 11)

Oct 15, 2018
Jovah Nelson

Northwestern University joins Chicago Quantum Exchange

Youpeng Zhong

Scientists connect quantum bits with sound and over record distances

Tail lights on highway

In quantum breakthrough, scientists demonstrate ‘one-way street’ for energy flow

Infrared tiling

Breakthrough could enable infrared cameras for electronics, self-driving cars

Abigail Shearrow

University of Wisconsin-Madison joins Chicago Quantum Exchange

X-Ray

Sound waves let quantum systems ‘talk’ to one another

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Scientists tap into open-access quantum computer to tease out quantum secrets

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Looking back at 2018

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Quantum sound waves to open doors for more powerful sensors

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New method could lead to more powerful quantum sensors