Read our interview with #LeibnizPrize winner Frank Pollmann, in which he explains why matter sometimes follows its own laws, what that means for #quantumcomputers, and how #quantumresearch is perceived by the public: http://go.tum.de/878278

📷A.Heddergott

The order of the quantum world

Physicist Prof. Frank Pollmann was awarded the 2026 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize on March 18. In this interview, he explains why matter sometimes…

IBM outlines quantum-centric supercomputing architecture

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://nerds.xyz/2026/03/ibm-quantum-centric-supercomputing/

Breaking physics boundaries! 🔬 A groundbreaking neutrino experiment challenges our understanding of subatomic particles, potentially reshaping quantum physics theories. Researchers investigate mysterious sterile neutrinos, pushing the limits of particle physics research. Curious about the latest scientific frontier? Dive into this fascinating exploration of fundamental physics! #SterileNeutrino #ParticlePhysics #QuantumResearch #NeutrinoScience

🔗 https://aidailypost.com/news/neutrino-experiment-challenges-hopes-solving-fundamental-physics

New UCSB research shows p-computers can solve spin-glass problems faster than quantum systems

Researchers in Kerem Çamsari's lab and ECE professor Luke Theogarajan have demonstrated that their p-computer design can outperform a leading quantum annealer on the same “spin-glass” benchmarks commonly used to evaluate hard optimization problems.

The Current

What’s a “cluster”? Oak Ridge National Laboratory has installed the presumably-first on-premises commercial quantum computer cluster, consisting of 3 quantum dragons... I mean computers... from Quantum Brilliance, and that could mean a few different things. So, I asked for clarification.

https://bsiegelwax.substack.com/p/ornls-dragon-cluster

#QuantumComputing #QuantumBrilliance #ORNL #HybridQuantum #DistributedQuantum #QuantumCluster #OnPremQuantum #NVC #QuantumHardware #QuantumAlgorithms #QuantumResearch #FutureOfComputing

Italian scientists have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully freezing pure light and converting it into a solid for the first time.

Traditionally, light exists as an intangible wave or particle, making its solidification seemingly impossible.

However, researchers have managed to manipulate photons—the fundamental particles of light—by confining them within a carefully structured environment at ultra-low temperatures.

Through advanced quantum physics techniques, the scientists controlled and slowed down photon movement, compelling them to behave like a solid object.

This breakthrough holds immense potential for future technologies, particularly in quantum computing, optical communication, and advanced materials science.
By solidifying light, researchers can develop innovative methods for storing and processing information at unprecedented speeds, reshaping data transmission and computational capabilities.

This discovery extends beyond theoretical significance, marking a pivotal step in understanding the fundamental nature of light and matter.

The ability to freeze and manipulate light in a solid state could lead to transformative advancements in energy-efficient computing, ultra-fast processors, and cutting-edge optical technologies.

As exploration of this phenomenon continues, it may unveil new frontiers in physics, revolutionizing how light is harnessed for technological innovation.

Core discovery & science
#QuantumPhysics #Photonics #LightSolidification #PhysicsBreakthrough #FutureOfScience #QuantumResearch

Technology & applications
#QuantumComputing #OpticalCommunication #AdvancedMaterials #NextGenTech #DataTransmission #PhotonControl

Impact & inspiration
#InnovativeScience #CuttingEdgeTech #EnergyEfficientComputing #TechRevolution #ScientificDiscovery

Scientists discovered a successful new approach for research of out-of-equilibrium matter, showing that #quantumcomputers offer an unparalleled way to explore those exotic states of matter: http://go.tum.de/674744

#exoticmatter #quantumresearch

📷Google Quantum AI

Exotic Phase of Matter realized on a Quantum Processor

Exotic states of matter described in theory can actually be created on quantum computers.