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An existing Qubitekk prototype will leverage ORNL’s single-photon source approach, bringing the device closer to generating pairs of quantum light particles in a controlled, deterministic manner that is useful for quantum encryption. Image by Qubitekk.

Qubitekk licenses ORNL single-photon source approach for quantum encryption

July 25, 2017

Qubitekk has non-exclusively licensed an Oak Ridge National Laboratory-developed method to produce quantum light particles, known as photons, in a controlled, deterministic manner that promises improved speed and security when sharing encrypted data. Curr

Controlling a single brain chemical may help expand window for learning language and music

July 10, 2017

ORNL researchers have been assisting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with imaging data analysis for the past eight years.

Dr. Schaake!

July 7, 2017

Left to right: ORNL’s Derek Rose, Matthew Eicholtz, Philip Bingham, Ryan Kerekes, Shaun Gleason

ORNL researchers apply imaging, computational expertise to St. Jude research

July 6, 2017

In the quest to better understand and cure childhood diseases, scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital accumulate enormous amounts of data from powerful video microscopes. To help St.

Computing – Data-driven healthcare for veterans

July 5, 2017

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has partnered with the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop methods and algorithms to mine the VA’s health data more efficiently.

ORNL Researchers Preparing to Revolutionize Health Care, Computing via VA Data

July 5, 2017

A combination of X-ray and neutron scattering has revealed new insights into how a highly efficient industrial enzyme is used to break down cellulose. Knowing how oxygen molecules (red) bind to catalytic elements (illustrated by a single copper ion).

'On your mark, get set'

June 27, 2017

Producing biofuels like ethanol from plant materials requires various enzymes to break down the cellulosic fibers.

ORNL’s Vineyard Wins International Heat Pump Award

May 26, 2017

Bredesen Center Director Lee Riedinger, from left, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School Dixie Thompson, former Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen, and UT Knoxville Chancellor Beverly Davenport gather together as the sc

ORNL, University of Tennessee launch new doctoral program in data science

May 15, 2017

The Tennessee Higher Education Commission has approved a new doctoral program in data science and engineering as part of the Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education. The Bredesen Center unites resources and capabilities from

When two objects approach each other, an interfacial interaction force becomes significant. By using this force, one may utilize quantum effects to advantageously control the motion of the probe.

Sensors – Novel ‘squeezing’ technique

May 2, 2017

By taking advantage of a phenomenon known as “quantum mechanical squeezing,” researchers have conceptually designed a new method of applying atomic force microscopy.

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