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ETH Zurich

ETH Zurich is a Swiss public university conducting quantum computing research on multiple hardware platforms, including superconducting circuits, spin qubits in silicon, and photonics. Its Quantum Center coordinates efforts in quantum communication and quantum algorithms, and the institution runs several joint labs with industry and national research programs.

AI-written profile · not yet reviewed · 30 August 2026

Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Status
Private
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Quantum Zeitgeist

Paul Scherrer Institute PSI & ETH Zurich observe surprising quantum effect

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), ETH Zurich, and the University of Amsterdam have reported the first direct observation of the optical Magnus effect. The effect was demonstrated by directing a laser beam at a single trapped ion. The team notes it is relevant to quantum computing because it can influence the precise control of qubits.

OutlookPlausible

Characterising the optical Magnus effect across ion species and beam parameters could lead to new calibration models that compensate for the induced displacement, improving single-qubit gate fidelity in trapped-ion quantum computers within two years.

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