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John Nichol smiling against a white background next to a thought bubble that says "what is quantum" near text that reads "ever wonder" for an explainer about quantum computing.
Science & Technology
September 24, 2025 | 01:34 pm

Why the future of computing is quantum

The strengths and limitations of computing advances are pushing the boundaries of what quantum machines can do.

topics: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Eby Friedman, Ever Wonder, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, John Nichol, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, quantum science, School of Arts and Sciences, videos,
Image of a white puzzle against a yellow background with a final white piece just away from completing the puzzle.
Science & Technology
August 8, 2025 | 10:10 am

New theory may solve quantum ‘jigsaw puzzle’

The theory explains how quantum environments can steer chemical reactions—speeding them up or slowing them down without adding heat or light.

topics: Department of Chemistry, Frank Huo, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Joseph Eberly
Science & Technology
May 9, 2025 | 10:55 am

Pioneering physicist and optical scientist Joseph Eberly remembered

His serendipitous original foray into optics research would help advance the fields of quantum optics and optical physics.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, faculty, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, obituaries, quantum science, School of Arts and Sciences,
Interior of an ultra-high vacuum chamber of a scanning tunneling microscope.
Science & Technology
May 3, 2025 | 07:02 pm

New molecule could pave the way for more efficient computers

A team of scientists has developed the “world’s most electrically conductive organic molecule.”

topics: Department of Chemistry, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Ignacio Franco, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
University of Rochester graduate student smiles while manipulating the apparatus in an optics lab.
Science & Technology
March 15, 2025 | 03:02 pm

Twisting atomically thin materials could advance quantum computers

Placing two layers of special 2D materials together and turning them at large angles creates artificial atoms with intriguing optical properties.

topics: Department of Physics and Astronomy, Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Institute of Optics, Nick Vamivakas, quantum science, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences, URnano,