Quantum spin liquids are fascinating states of matter where magnetic spins stay disordered, defying the usual rules of magnetism. Professor Yasuyuki Ishii and his team have made an exciting discovery about one such material, β’-EtMe₃Sb[Pd(dmit)₂]₂. Instead of acting like a 2D system as expected, it behaves like a 1D system. This breakthrough changes how we understand these mysterious materials, offering new insights into magnetism and opening doors to advances in quantum materials and technology.

Rice University physicist Emilia Morosan is part of an international research collaboration that has been awarded multimillion-dollar funding from The Kavli Foundation to develop and test next-generation superconductors through artificial intelligence and quantum geometry. This global initiative, spearheaded by Päivi Törmä of Aalto University in Finland, seeks to push the boundaries of quantum materials science and superconductivity.

Quantum Coast Capital (QCC) is pleased to announce that Dmitry Green, PhD has joined the firm as Chief Science Officer and General Partner. With more than two decades of original research in quantum physics and extensive experience in financial strategy, Green brings an unmatched combination of expertise to QCC’s efforts to accelerate innovation and drive value in the rapidly evolving quantum technology sector.

A research team from the Department of Physics at The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and their collaborators have recently developed a novel algorithm in quantum physics known as ‘entanglement microscopy’ that enables visualisation and mapping of this extraordinary phenomenon at a microscopic scale. By zooming in on the intricate interactions of entangled particles, one can uncover the hidden structures of quantum matter, revealing insights that could transform technology and deepen the understanding of the universe.

An international team of researchers led by the Strong Correlation Quantum Transport Laboratory of the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) has demonstrated, in a world’s first, an ideal Weyl semimetal, marking a breakthrough in a decade-old problem of quantum materials.

On January 21, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) announced funding for quantum science projects, including six initiatives at uOttawa. These awards reinforce the University’s commitment to exploring quantum science and driving innovation in Canada.

Over $4 million in Federal investment will allow researchers from the UBC Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute to form collaborations in quantum materials and computing, advancing innovative technologies such as quantum light sources for applications in computing, sensing, and communications.

On the occasion of the extension of the program, a signing ceremony took place on January 20, 2025. Prof. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President of UBC, Prof. Peter Middendorf, Rector of the University of Stuttgart, and Prof. Bernhard Keimer, Director of the MPI-FKF, attended the event.

A team of researchers from the University of Ottawa has developed innovative methods to enhance frequency conversion of terahertz (THz) waves in graphene-based structures, unlocking new potential for faster, more efficient technologies in wireless communication and signal processing.

Canada has announced over CA$74 million (approximately $52 million) in funding for 107 quantum science projects, in order to advance quantum technologies in areas like quantum computing, communications, encryption, materials, and sensing. The funding aligns with Canada’s National Quantum Strategy and includes partnerships with private, public, and international organizations.