The Jarzynski equality is a fundamental law connecting equilibrium processes with nonequilibrium fluctuations. Experiments, for the first time, test it in the quantum many-body regime.
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The wave function of fermions always acquires a minus sign when particles trade places. But an experiment shows that fermions confined to a quasi-one-dimensional space seem to circumvent this exchange symmetry.
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In certain magnetic systems, one superposition of quantum eigenstates leads to a particular classical order, demonstrating that quantum-classical connections can be made via not only observables but also quantum states.
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A theory that proves the eigenstate thermalization hypothesis - a cornerstone of nonequilibrium quantum physics - provides a framework for analytical solutions of the long-time dynamics of quantum many-body systems.
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A framework for describing phase transitions generalizes the usual statistical mechanics approach to include systems that are out of equilibrium, extending such study to a wide range of applications.
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A new, compact laser-driven particle accelerator achieves electron energies of 5 GeV in just 20 cm—about 40% of the acceleration possible at the kilometer-long Linac Coherent Light Source. Read
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A new, unified thermodynamic theory reveals an intimate relationship between optimal transport distances and stochastic and quantum thermodynamics in discrete-state systems.
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Researchers have measured short-timescale fluctuations in metastable systems, uncovering information about failed attempts to cross the barriers that define the metastable state.
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A new multiscale approach allows for estimating high-dimensional probability distributions and fast sampling of many-body systems in various domains, from statistical physics to cosmology.
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A proposed model unites quantum theory with classical gravity by assuming that states evolve in a probabilistic way, like a game of chance.
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Models of systems in physics usually start with elementary processes. New work with a neural network shows how models can also be built by observing the system as a whole and deducing the underlying interactions.
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New theoretical work establishes an analogy between systems that are dynamically frustrated, such as glasses, and thermodynamic systems whose members have conflicting goals, such as predator–prey ecosystems.
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A wide class of physical systems could be turned into learning machines, thanks to a new general approach to training them based entirely on physical dynamics combined with a time-reversal operation.
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A new algorithm for fast Monte Carlo simulations of long-range interacting systems provides speedup factors of up to several thousand, thanks to a hierarchical and dynamical organization of the interactions.
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Identification of a large class of Hamiltonians that are easy to solve on quantum computers but difficult on classical ones provides a possible path to practical quantum advantage in the simulation of quantum systems.
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An exact algorithm to calculate process tensors - compact representations of environmental influences - provides a scaling advantage over previous algorithms and enables tackling problems in open quantum systems that are currently out of reach.
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A novel description of black-hole microstates as quantum superpositions of objects with geometric semiclassical descriptions explains the origin of black-hole entropy.
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Observation of a time crystal - a periodically driven state that breaks time-translation symmetry - at room temperature bolsters the case for using the state as a near-term robust quantum memory.
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A minimal model describes the emergence of traveling and oscillating states, unifying a broad range of multicomponent systems where effective interactions violate Newton’s third law.
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An analysis of relationships between topology, quantum geometry, and optical absorption reveals an upper bound on the energy gap of topological insulators.
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A novel technique reveals a high-fidelity local distortion of the atomic lattice in the charge-density-wave state of a cuprate, providing the first direct evidence of electron-lattice coupling in real space.
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A new method for fast entangling operations on quantum states does so 100 times faster than previous approaches and requires only a single control element, offering a fast control platform for quantum information processing.
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The recently discovered class of unconventional antiferromagnets called altermagnets has a ferroic order parameter, the magnetic octupole, and the related order breaks time-reversal symmetry.
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An algorithm for simulating coupled classical oscillators on a quantum computer offers a new example of quantum advantage, requiring far fewer resources than simulations on a classical computer.
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First observation of Cherenkov radiation emitted into 2D light modes, achieving a unity free-electron–photon coupling strength, paving the way for unexplored phenomena in free-electron quantum optics.
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The first demonstration of optical coherent feedback in an optomechanical system controls the motion of a mechanical oscillator and cools it by more than 4 orders of magnitude, a prerequisite for quantum applications.
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A new approach to solving physics problems described by high-dimensional integrals or sums avoids catastrophic issues that arise when doing so with commonly used Monto Carlo techniques. Read
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A new theoretical framework for plastic neural networks predicts dynamical regimes where synapses rather than neurons primarily drive the network’s behavior, leading to an alternative candidate mechanism for working memory in the brain.
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Strongly coupling chiral molecules to circularly polarized light in an optical cavity give their mirror-image forms different energies, suggesting a viable way to differentiate between them.
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Researchers have demonstrated an unprecedentedly low-frequency superconducting “fluxonium” qubit, which could facilitate experiments that probe macroscopic quantum phenomena.
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A new theory for how neural networks detect phase transitions from data reveals that popular methods rely on changes in probability distributions rather than recognizing prevalent patterns. Read
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In some topological states of matter, a surface-bulk connection called spectral flow underpins many of the material’s unusual properties. A new analysis, however, shows that most 3D topological phases do not actually possess spectral flow.
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A technique for compressing a quantum program into a small number of qubits pushes quantum computing closer to its goal of solving meaningful problems that cannot be solved on classical computers.
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Theoretical analysis reveals how monopoles in quantum spin liquids behave at quantum phase transitions and supports a duality that connects unrelated transitions. Read
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Magnetic phases are traditionally ferromagnetic or antiferromagnetic. An analysis of spin symmetries reveals a third phase: altermagnetism, opening new fronts in magnetism and spintronics research. Read
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A new test for determining whether time-series data is Markovian overcomes limitations of existing techniques and lays a foundation for the simple classification of diverse nonequilibrium systems.
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A proposed mechanism for efficiently coupling optical photons and nuclear spins opens the door to hybridizing these two building blocks of quantum technology and to a number of novel device applications.
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Periodic driving of a chain of 20 trapped ions realizes a model of quantum spins allowing an experimental demonstration of bound magnon states in the presence of long-range spin interactions.
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A formalism for computing nonlinear conductivities in quantum materials extends existing theoretical work to include spatially varying currents and voltage profiles.
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A new framework for approximate evaluation, or contraction, of a tensor network greatly expands the range of problems in quantum physics and computer science that may be accurately approximated by tensor network methods.
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Synchronized bursts of light in a system where each atom emits light only to the right and absorbs light only coming from the left show that atoms can synchronize their emission without having to interact symmetrically.
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A new approach to computing optimal nonequilibrium controls applicable to complex systems far from equilibrium, providing a tool for expanded studies into optimized nanotechnology and the evolution of biomolecular systems.
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Compressing the spectral content of quantum interference features in Schrödinger cat states to lower frequencies protects them against photon loss and preserves the most valuable characteristics that enable many quantum technologies.
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A method for treating lattice dynamics in a magnetic crystal on an equal footing with spin dynamics opens the door to systematic investigations of vibrational modes in a wide variety of magnetic systems.
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Phys. Rev. X 11, 021045 (2021) - “Supervised Learning in Physical Networks: From Machine Learning to Learning Machines” presented at the first plenary session of
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Generation of quantum states of light most suitable for robust quantum computing draws on one of the most basic interactions in physics - the interaction between free electrons and photons.
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Two superconducting qubits coupled to an array of resonators are dressed by two photonic clouds. An architecture that could be used for quantum simulation of spin models. Read
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Researchers have realized a qubit in which the errors mostly involve erasure of the qubit state, potentially leading to simplifying the architecture of fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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Phys. Rev. X 13, 021038 (2023) - “Emergence of Geometric Turing Patterns in Complex Networks” presented in the Interdisciplinary and Complex System session at
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High-precision measurements of the absolute frequency of a forbidden optical transition in ytterbium sets the stage for a new clock standard and investigations into fundamental physics.
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An error-correction method for large-scale neutral atom quantum simulators using optical lattices can distinguish correlated particle-hole pairs from uncorrelated holes in the Mott insulator.
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Certain motional modes in trapped-ion crystals are hard to cool. A technique to do so indirectly involves transferring motional quanta from these modes to ones that cool more efficiently.
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A connection between a subclass of quantum circuits and existing frameworks of statistical mechanics allows one to extract genuine quantum-mechanical properties from the boundary of a classical model.
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A proposed multimode optical cavity capable of realizing a quantum spin glass offers a practicable platform for developing a comprehensive understanding of such systems.
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Experiments in atomic Fermi superfluids demonstrate fast and on-demand generation of persistent ring currents, opening a new platform for quantum technology applications.
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A proposed technique to test for slight differences in symmetry between the mirror-image arrangements of chiral molecules opens the door to probe for tiny parity violations.
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A theoretical framework for topological phases provided the first systematic classification of non-Hermitian systems, those that exchange matter and energy with their environment.
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A simple scheme to convert amplitude-damping noise in superconducting circuits to easier-to-correct heralded erasure noise overcomes conventional limits on quantum information fidelity.
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Weyl fermions possess exotic properties and can act like magnetic monopoles. Researchers showed that TaAs is a Weyl semimetal, demonstrating for the first time that Weyl semimetals can be identified experimentally.
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Engineered non-Hermiticity, which effectively controls the interaction between a quantum system and a bath along with the bath itself, gives rise to novel quantum phenomena.
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A new quantum-mechanical theory predicts that a neutral liquid can generate an electric current in the solid wall along which it flows. The current in turn reduces the friction at the liquid-solid interface.
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Tantalum-based superconducting qubits have shown great promise in extending qubit lifetimes. New systematic measurements identify the key sources of loss and noise in this material system.
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Symmetry - protected topological phases: quantum states typically defined by some exact symmetry - are also well defined for average symmetries, where disorder locally breaks the symmetry but restores it on average.
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A new mechanism to enhance the Nernst effect - wherein heat flow in a solid is converted to voltage - via magnetic fluctuations may lead to new applications in energy-harvesting devices.
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Observations of pressure-driven motion of cells reveal a novel type of cell migration and cooperation between cellular- and tissue-level forces, with implications for cancer cell movement and early organism development. Read
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Non-Abelian frame charges - mathematical entities used to describe certain topological properties - can also help understand band degeneracies in ordinary optical media.
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Rigorous analysis of the finite-size error in quantum chemistry methods for periodic systems toward the thermodynamic limit reveals surprising theoretical properties.
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A new analytic theory of a monitored 1D free-fermion system shows the absence of a measurement-induced entanglement phase transition conjectured in recent studies.
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A new way to compare numerical simulations of gravitational waves with observations removes existing limitations, enabling the study of new astrophysical phenomena.
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All types of single lenses produce inverted images and must be center-aligned with the object being imaged. A new type of lens circumvents both limitations by shifting light rays rather than bending them
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