The task of magnetic classification suddenly looks easier

MIT undergraduate researchers Helena Merker, Harry Heiberger, and Linh Nguyen, and PhD student Tongtong Liu, exploit machine-learning techniques to determine the magnetic structure of materials.

Steve Nadis | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
Nov. 28, 2022 ~9 min

Liang Fu and Patrick Lee receive Larkin Awards in Theoretical Physics

Inaugural award goes to MIT condensed matter theory professors of physics.

Sandi Miller | Department of Physics • mit
Oct. 31, 2022 ~4 min


A faster experiment to find and study topological materials

Using machine learning and simple X-ray spectra, researchers can uncover compounds that might enable next-generation computer chips or quantum devices.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
Oct. 26, 2022 ~8 min

Physicists discover a “family” of robust, superconducting graphene structures

The findings could inform the design of practical superconducting devices.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
July 8, 2022 ~8 min

Quantum sensor can detect electromagnetic signals of any frequency

MIT engineers expand the capabilities of these ultrasensitive nanoscale detectors, with potential uses for quantum computing and biological sensing.

David L. Chandler | MIT News Office • mit
June 21, 2022 ~6 min

Seeing an elusive magnetic effect through the lens of machine learning

An MIT team incorporates AI to facilitate the detection of an intriguing materials phenomenon that can lead to electronics without energy dissipation.

Steve Nadis | Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering • mit
March 24, 2022 ~8 min

Making quantum circuits more robust

Researchers have developed a technique for making quantum computing more resilient to noise, which boosts performance.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
March 21, 2022 ~9 min

MIT.nano receives grant to acquire focused ion beam scanning electron microscope

National Science Foundation award will allow the VELION FIB-SEM to become a permanent instrument in MIT.nano’s characterization facility.

MIT.nano • mit
Feb. 9, 2022 ~4 min


Tiny materials lead to a big advance in quantum computing

Using ultrathin materials to reduce the size of superconducting qubits may pave the way for personal-sized quantum devices.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 27, 2022 ~9 min

Vibrating atoms make robust qubits, physicists find

The new qubits stay in “superposition” for up to 10 seconds, and could make a promising foundation for quantum computers.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 26, 2022 ~8 min

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