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  2. Year: 2026
  3. Month: February

Month: February 2026

Machine Learning Gains from Data Compression Technique

Researchers have developed a new 46-dimensional representation of particle collision data, named RMM-C46, which compresses complex information while maintaining accuracy and compatibility with emerging quantum computing technologies.

Read the full article at: https://quantumzeitgeist.com/machine-learning-gains-data-compression-technique/
Posted in In the News

Governor gets firsthand look at future of nuclear energy at UW–Madison

The visit follows a partnership announcement between the Public Service Commission and UW's Department of Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics to study nuclear energy opportunities in the state.

Read the full article at: https://news.wisc.edu/governor-gets-firsthand-look-at-future-of-nuclear-energy-at-uw-madison/
Posted in PlasmaTagged Big Red Ball, fusion, MST, WHAM

Mark Eriksson is named WQI Director

Mark Eriksson, Steenbock Professor of Physical Sciences and John Bardeen Professor of Physics, has been named Director of the Wisconsin Quantum Institute. Eriksson will succeed Mark Saffman, the inaugural WQI director and the Johannes Rydberg …

Read the full article at: https://wqi.wisc.edu/blog/2026/02/24/mark-eriksson-is-named-wqi-director/
Posted in Quantum ScienceTagged QIS, QISE, quantum, WQI

Infleqtion, using Saffman Group tech, becomes first neutral atom quantum computing company to be publicly traded

Read the full article at: https://infleqtion.com/infleqtion-becomes-first-neutral-atom-quantum-company-to-go-public/
Posted in In the News

IceCube Neutrino Observatory gets a major upgrade beneath the ice

Posted on February 12, 2026
Read the full article at: https://icecube.wisc.edu/news/press-releases/2026/02/the-icecube-neutrino-observatory-gets-a-major-upgrade-beneath-the-ice-2/
Posted in Astrophysics, High Energy, Research, WIPAC

The Wonders of Physics video contest winners featured in the Daily Jefferson County Union

Read the full article at: https://www.dailyunion.com/news/local/wonders-of-physics-jefferson-students-grads-teacher-to-be-honored-at-uw-conference/article_eb8eca40-68bd-4c4a-b2b6-6180de9c1195.html
Posted in In the News

A Path to Scalable Quantum Computing with Faster Qubit Measurements and 99.93% Reliability

Read the full article at: https://infleqtion.com/infleqtion-and-university-of-wisconsin-madison-demonstrate-path-to-scalable-quantum-computing-with-faster-qubit-measurements-and-99-93-reliability/
Posted in AMO, Quantum Computing, ResearchTagged industry partners, Infleqtion, neutral atoms

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