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Qudit Quantum Computer Simulates a “Pixel” of the Electromagnetic Vacuum

Publication: Simulating two-dimensional lattice gauge theories on a qudit quantum computer | Nature Physics

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• • Nature: Meet ‘qudits’: more complex cousins of qubits boost quantum computing
  • Scientific American: How ‘Qudits’ Could Boost Quantum Computing | Scientific American
  • American Physical Society: Physics – Quantum Computer Simulates a 2D Electromagnetic Vacuum
  • Gizmodo: What to Know about the ‘Qudit’—and How It Could Change Quantum Computing
  • The Quantum Insider: New Type of Quantum Computer Studies The Dance of Elementary Particles
  • ScienceDaily: New type of quantum computer studies the dance of elementary particles | ScienceDaily
  • Phys.org: How an unconventional type of quantum computer opens a new door to the world of elementary particles
  • Yahoo News: Hidden dance of subatomic particles revealed using new quantum computer
  • MSN: Breakthrough quantum computer unlocks hidden world of elementary particles
  • Interesting Engineering: Quantum computer delivers 2D-simulation of subatomic particles
  • SciTechDaily: This Quantum Computer Simulates the Hidden Forces That Shape Our Universe
  • Mirage News: Quantum Computer Unlocks Universe’s Deep Secrets | Mirage News
  • Newswise: Researchers Test New Type of Quantum Computing Protocol Using Qudits, Not Qubits. | Newswise
  • The Quantum Facts: Qudit Quantum Computing Breaks New Ground in Gauge Theory
  • Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC): New type of quantum computer studies the dance of elementary particles | Institute for Quantum Computing | University of Waterloo
  • University of Waterloo: Unconventional quantum computer can help unveil fundamental mysteries of the universe | Waterloo News | University of Waterloo
  • Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics: Beyond Qubits | PI News
  • The Record: UW physicist part of breakthrough experiment
  • The Hamilton Spectator: UW physicist part of breakthrough experiment
  • Universität Innsbruck: New type of quantum computer studies the dance of elementary particles – Universität Innsbruck
  • EurekAlert!: Qudit quantum computer [VIDEO] | EurekAlert! Science News Releases
  • EurekAlert!: Neuartiger Quantencomputer beobachtet den Tanz der Elementarteilchen | EurekAlert!
  • Enerzine: Un nouvel ordinateur quantique observe la danse des particules élémentaires
  • Heise: Qudits statt Qubits: Neuartiger Quantencomputer simuliert Elementarteilchen | heise online
  • Spektrum.de: Neuartige Qudits könnten Quantencomputer revolutionieren – Spektrum der Wissenschaft
  • Innovation News Network: New computer advances our understanding of quantum fields
  • Innoreports: New Quantum Computer Analyzes Elementary Particle Dance – Innovations Report
  • Scienmag: Revolutionary Quantum Computer Explores the Intricacies of Elementary
  • idw: New type of quantum computer studies the dance of elementary particles
  • idw: Neuartiger Quantencomputer beobachtet den Tanz der Elementarteilchen
  • Brighter Side of News: Breakthrough quantum computer unlocks hidden world of elementary particles – The Brighter Side of News

Canadian researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons

Publication: SU(2) hadrons on a quantum computer via a variational approach

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• Physics World: Quantum computers take on quarks 
• Phys.org: Researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons
• Science Daily: First quantum simulation of baryons
• Institute for Quantum Computing: Canadian researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons
• University of Waterloo: Canadian researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons
• Perimeter Institute: Canadian researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons
• Times News Network: Quantum computing breakthrough may help us learn about the earliest moments of the universe
• Mirage News: Canadian researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons
• EurekAlert: Canadian researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons
• HPC Wire: U of Waterloo researchers achieve first quantum simulation of baryons
• Today News 24: First quantum simulation of baryons
• Tech Explorist: First-ever simulation of baryons performed on a quantum computer
• TechRadar: Quantum computing breakthrough may help us learn about the earliest moments of the universe
• Techtelegraph: Quantum computing breakthrough may help us learn about the earliest moments of the universe
• Gamers Grade: Quantum computing breakthrough may help us learn about the earliest moments of the universe
• News Nation USA: Quantum computing breakthrough may help us learn about the earliest moments of the universe
• Fuentitech: Breakthroughs in quantum computing may help us learn about the early moments of the universe

Quantum computer simulates fundamental particle interactions for the first time

Publication: Real-time dynamics of lattice gauge theories with a few-qubit quantum computer

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• Scientific American: In a first, quantum computer simulates high-energy physics
• Nature News and Views: Quantum simulation of fundamental physics
• Nature News: Quantum computer makes first high-energy physics simulation
• APS Physics: Highlights from DAMOP 2016
• Physics world: Quantum computer simulates fundamental particle interactions for the first time
• phys.org: Particle zoo in a quantum computer: First experimental quantum simulation of particle physics phenomena
• Science Daily: Particle zoo in a quantum computer – First experimental quantum simulation of particle physics phenomena
• EurekAlert: Particle zoo in a quantum computer
• Science@ORF: The quantum computer is picking up speed
• La Vanguardia: Scientists carry out an experimental quantum simulation of particle physics phenomena
• Scinexx: Particle phenomenon in the quantum computer – first quantum simulation of particle-antiparticle formation in vacuum
• Wiener Zeitung: The particle zoo in the quantum computer
• Tiroler Tageszeitung: Forscher simulieren elementarteilchen
• Trioler Tageszeitung: Triler physiker simulieren erstmals phänomen der teilchenphysik
• Wiener Zeitung Feuilleton: Der teilchenzoo im quantencomputer Innsbrucker und wiener forscher lassen erstmals teilchenpaare im vakuum entstehen – quantensysteme geben neue einblicke in die physik
• Jura Forum: Erste experimentelle quantensimulation eines phänomes der teilchenphysik
• Der Standard: Vom paarlaufen der teilchen

Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries

Publication: Measurement-based variational quantum eigensolver

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• American Physical Society: Upgrading a hybrid computing algorithm
• Phys.org: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• Science Magazine: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• Science Daily: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• Institute for Quantum Computing: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• University of Waterloo: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• EurekAlert: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries 
• 7thSpace: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• Mirage News: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• HPC Wire: Combining classical and quantum computing opens door to new discoveries
• Jioforme: Reintroduce a classic computer into a quantum system – science inquirer
• Tech Explorist: A new and more efficient computing method opens up possibilities for new discoveries

Quantum systems correct themselves

Publication: Dissipative quantum error correction and application to quantum sensing with trapped ions

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• Phys.org: Quantum systems correct themselves
• Der Standard: Physicists find new method for error correction at the quantum level
• Futurezone: Tyrolean physicists find new quantum error correction
• Science@ORF: Quantum system that corrects errors itself
• Innovations report: Quantensysteme können sich selbst korrigieren
• Primeur Magazine: Quantum systems correct themselves
• Pro-Physik: Quantensysteme mit Selbstkorrektur
• Monitor – das Fachmagazin für Innovation & Technologie: Fehlern wird man klug – Quantensysteme korrigieren sich selbst
• Die Presse: Autokorrektur mit Ionenfallen 
• Wiener Zeitung: Quantensysteme

Quantum optical link sets new time records

Publication: Entanglement generated by dissipation and steady state entanglement of two macroscopic objects

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• Forbes: New technique could pave the way for quantum information networks
• New Scientist: How to make entanglement last
• Phys.org: Quantum optical link sets new time records
• Science News: Making lemonade with quantum lemons

Quantum teleportation between distant large objects

Publication: Deterministic quantum teleportation between distant atomic objects

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• Nature News and Views: Quantum teleportation: Getting complicated
• Physics World: Quantum teleportation done between distant large objects
• SciTechDaily: Researchers demonstrate quantum teleportation between distant material objects
• Danish Prime TV news: Wild breakthrough: Researching teleported atoms
• Danish Magazine: Danish breakthrough in quantum teleportation
• Russian Media
• US network MarketPlace

Scaling up quantum simulations

Publication: Self-verifying variational quantum simulation of the lattice Schwinger model

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• Nature: Scaling up quantum simulations
• Science Daily: Quantum cloud computing with self-check
• Phys.org: Quantum cloud computing with self-check
• 5G Technology World: Quantum cloud computing with self-check
• EurekAlert: Quantum cloud computing with self-check
• Pro-physik.de: Quantum in the cloud
• Science@ORF: The quantum computer is growing up
• OE24: Quantum computer sensation
• Tiroler Tageszeitung: Quantum computers: Innsbruck physicists make a breakthrough

The secret of quantum remote control

Publication: Quantum teleportation of dynamics and effective interactions between remote systems

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• MIT technology review: Physicists discover the secret of quantum remote control
• Cool physics: Quantum remote control
• US radio program (Chicago)

QI Team Media Coverage

Institute for Quantum Computing: IQC researcher wins Dean of Science Award

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Newbit Magazine, Bridging Perspectives: IQC researcher Christine Muschik takes a quantum perspective on high-energy physics to answer some of science’s most elusive questions

Inside the Perimeter: Christine Muschik enjoys the best of both worlds

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