Quantum
Photons in witness detection program
26 May 2015Experiments show that the careful choice of witnesses makes it easier to detect entangled quantum states
The seeing power of frogs
13 Jan 2015A quantum light source proves that light-sensitive cells in frog eyes can detect single photons
Quantum effects bridge the gap
21 Oct 2014Quantum effects in nanometer-scale metallic structures provide a platform for combining molecular electronics and plasmonics
Light finds the right mix
3 Dec 2013Quickly switching the orientation of a laser beam enables control over the quantum properties of light
Light’s improbable connection mapped
8 Oct 2013Ultrafast laser pulses and precisely cut optical crystals could control the quantum properties of light
Statistics light the way
21 May 2013Revelation of how photoreceptive cells in the eye distinguish between different light sources could pave the way for a novel class of optical devices
Spotting a molecular mix-up
18 Dec 2012Information within the bonds of molecules known as super benzene oligomers pave the way for new types of quantum computers
A coating protocol
28 Feb 2012A robust approach for preparing polymer-coated quantum dots may find use in a wide range of applications
In the crossfire
25 Oct 2011The elimination of detrimental cross-talks in single-photon detectors pushes quantum optics to new limits
A quantum leap
16 Feb 2010Modeling of nanowire transistors shows that quantum effects must be taken into account in their design