Water absorption plays a key role in the performance of polymeric anion exchange membranes. It influences important properties such as ionic conductivity and mechanical s [...]

The effect of decoherence on topological order (TO) has been most deeply understood for the toric code, the paragon of Abelian TOs. We show that certain non-Abelian TOs c [...]

We present a biased atomic qubit, universally implementable across all atomic platforms, encoded as a “spin cat” within ground state Zeeman levels. The key characteris [...]

Quantum error-correction codes protect information from realistic noisy channels and lie at the heart of quantum computation and communication tasks. Understanding the op [...]

We theoretically propose a tunable implementation of symmetry-protected topological phases of matter in a synthetic superlattice, taking advantage of the long coherenc [...]

We analyze the impact of non-Markovian classical noise on single-qubit randomized benchmarking experiments, in a manner that explicitly models the realization of each gat [...]

Rapid progress in quantum technology has transformed quantum computing and quantum information science from theoretical possibilities into tangible engineering challen [...]

Radiative and nonradiative resonant couplings between defects are ubiquitous phenomena in photonic devices used in classical and quantum information technology applicatio [...]

Saddle points constitute a crucial challenge for first-order gradient descent algorithms. In notions of classical machine learning, they are avoided, for example, by m [...]

Designing organic fluorescent molecules with tailored optical properties has been a long-standing challenge. Recently, statistical models have opened new avenues for tack [...]

A gold complex, [(^tBuPCP)Au–H]⁺ (^tBuPCP = 2,6-bis(di-tert-butylphosphinomethyl)benzene), has been recently reported to insert O_{2 13 July 2025 | Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering | Article |}

We previously described our initial efforts to develop a model for small cell lung cancer (SCLC) derived from human embryonic stem cells (hESCs) that were differentiated [...]

Thermal regulation in warm clothing is essential for enhancing human comfort in cold environments. However, traditional warm clothing lacks the ability to adapt to dynami [...]

In materials, the ability to retain the memory of applied stresses or strains opens up new opportunities for enhancing their performance adaptively via training. In dense [...]

Structural materials with the capability for passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) show promise for the sustainable cooling of buildings. However, developing durable P [...]

Quantum neural networks, parameterized quantum circuits optimized under a specific cost function, provide a paradigm for achieving near-term quantum advantage in quantum [...]

Building new tools capable of studying phenomena beyond the reach of current technologies always brings exciting opportunities. In recent decades, quantum systems have em [...]

Quantum-enhanced spin sensing has advanced our capability to measure electromagnetic fields, temperature, and pressure at the nanoscale. The engineering of spin sensors h [...]

To expand the capabilities and broaden access to biologics in medicine, formulations for RNA and protein delivery must become streamlined for scalable manufacturing and c [...]

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, toxic environmental contaminants that pose significant threats to water systems and human health. Addressing th [...]

In Chapter 1, a review and background of stimuli-responsive materials is provided that identifies dynamic liquid crystal elastomers (LCEs) as a promising class of materia [...]

Stretchable electronics have been widely studied over the past decade because they offer excellent mechanical properties. This allows them to stay in stable integration w [...]

Mitigating carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions is a defining challenge of our time, demanding transformative solutions for sustainable energy and chemical manufactu [...]

Over the past century, people have observed the development of quantum mechanics from a conceptual mystery to a powerful framework for information processing. However, th [...]

Solid-state electrolytes enable next-generation batteries that can theoretically deliver higher energy densities while improving device safety. However, when fabricating [...]