Exciting news from the world of quantum physics! A team of brilliant scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has made a groundbreaking achievement in quantum simulation technology.
Led by Pan Jianwei and Lu Chaoyang, the researchers successfully replicated the fractional quantum anomalous Hall state using photons instead of electrons. This remarkable feat was accomplished with their newly developed superconducting qubit, Plasmonium, a game-changer in quantum computing.
Published in the prestigious journal Science on May 2, the study addresses two major challenges in realizing the fractional quantum anomalous Hall effect with photons. By introducing Plasmonium, which offers higher anharmonicity, the team achieved stronger repulsion between photons and created an artificial magnetic field using AC coupling. This innovation allows photons to accumulate Berry phase as they move around the lattice structure.
Pan Jianwei emphasized the potential of this breakthrough to propel advancements in quantum physics research and quantum computing. Chang Jin, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), highlighted the significance of international cooperation in transforming basic research into key technologies that drive social and economic progress.
Esteemed physicists like Peter Zoller, winner of the Wolf Prize in Physics, and Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek have lauded the study as a significant step forward in quantum information processing.
This achievement not only marks a scientific milestone but also inspires the next generation of researchers and tech enthusiasts around the globe.
A team of brilliant scientists at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has made a groundbreaking achievement in quantum simulation technology.
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