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Researchers Establish New Basis for Quantum Sensing and Communication

MIT Laboratory for Information and Decision Systems

New theoretical approach for generating quantum states could lead to improved accuracy and reliability of information and decision systems.

Two views of the silicon chip

Chip-based System for Terahertz Waves could Enable more Efficient, Sensitive Electronics

Adam Zewe | MIT News

Researchers developed a scalable, low-cost device that can generate high-power terahertz waves on a chip, without bulky silicon lenses.

3D rendering shows yellow energy shooting across layers of a graphene lattice laid out on a flat surface. White energy appears from another segment.

Physicists Measure a Key Aspect of Superconductivity in “Magic-angle” Graphene

Jennifer Chu | MIT News

By determining how readily electron pairs flow through this material, scientists have taken a big step toward understanding its remarkable properties.

MIT Engineers Grow “High-Rise” 3D Chips

Jennifer Chu | MIT News

An electronic stacking technique could exponentially increase the number of transistors on chips, enabling more efficient AI hardware.

A unique computer chip has red and blue light on grid-like pathways.

Quantum Simulator Could Help Uncover Materials for High-performance Electronics

Adam Zewe | MIT News

By emulating a magnetic field on a superconducting quantum computer, researchers can probe complex properties of materials.

close up of a quantum computer made of gold toned metal

Toward a Code-breaking Quantum Computer

Adam Zewe | MIT News

Building on a landmark algorithm, researchers propose a way to make a smaller and more noise-tolerant quantum factoring circuit for cryptography.

The colorful assemblage of cables and circuits that make up a quantum computer are shown in close detail.

Testing Spooky Action at a Distance

School of Engineering | Department of Mathematics | Department of Physics | Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

A quantum computing research collaboration connects MIT with the University of Copenhagen.

Two schematics of the crystal structure of boron nitride, one slightly slightly different. An arrow with

New Transistor’s Superlative Properties Could Have Broad Electronics Applications

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory

Ultrathin material whose properties “already meet or exceed industry standards” enables superfast switching, extreme durability.

Quantum Explained

MIT News

Professor of physics and director of the MIT Center for Quantum Computing, Will Oliver, explains quantum technology.

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