Contact: Kristin Roberts
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Here are five ways the MagLab is advancing quantum research.
- Identifying Materials for Quantum Computing
Researchers at the MagLab study how different materials behave under extreme conditions to find candidates that can store and process quantum information, including potential building blocks for quantum bits (qubits). By revealing which materials can reliably maintain delicate quantum states, they help lay the foundation for future quantum computers. - Developing Quantum Sensors
The MagLab is helping create ultra-sensitive sensors that rely on quantum effects to detect tiny changes in electronic signals, magnetic fields, temperature, or pressure. These sensors could enable breakthroughs in medicine, navigation, and materials science by measuring signals that were previously undetectable. - Defining the Quantum Limits of Superconductivity
Scientists use the lab’s powerful magnets to explore how and why certain materials conduct electricity with zero resistance and when and how superconductivity breaks down. Experiments at the lab have helped reveal unexpected behaviors—such as superconductivity disappearing and then reappearing at higher fields. This work helps determine the fundamental limits of superconductivity and could guide the development of more efficient energy systems and advanced technologies. - Confirming and Measuring Quantum Phenomena
The MagLab provides the tools needed to observe and verify unusual quantum behaviors, some of which have only been predicted in theory. For instance, recent work has revealed new particle-like behavior in insulating materials and uncovered 4D quantum electron tunneling in a material. By measuring these effects with high precision, researchers can deepen our understanding of how the quantum world really works. - Designing and Building New Tools for Quantum Exploration
Engineers and scientists at the MagLab continually develop cutting-edge magnets and experimental tools that make quantum discoveries possible. These innovations expand the range of conditions researchers can explore, opening the door to entirely new areas of quantum research.
The quantum future… brought to you by powerful magnets.
