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EPFL Breakthrough in Superconducting Phase Transitions Boosts Quantum Tech

3/31/2025

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EPFL researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing first- and second-order dissipative phase transitions in a superconducting Kerr resonator through a two-photon drive. Their findings, revealing phenomena like squeezing and hysteresis, not only validate theoretical predictions but also pave the way for advancements in quantum computing and ultra-sensitive sensors, highlighting the power of interdisciplinary collaboration.

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EPFL researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing first- and second-order dissipative phase transitions in a superconducting Kerr resonator through a two-photon drive. Their findings, revealing phenomena like squeezing and hysteresis, not only validate theoretical predictions but also pave the way for advancements in quantum computing and ultra-sensitive sensors, highlighting the power of interdisciplinary collaboration.