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The University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) is a national research university in Hefei, Anhui, China, under the direct leadership of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). It is a member of the C9 League, China's equivalent of the Ivy League. It is also a Chinese Ministry of Education Class A Double First Class University. Founded in Beijing by the CAS in September 1958, it was moved to Hefei in the beginning of 1970 during the Cultural Revolution.

New Design for Rechargeable Hydrogen−Chlorine Battery in Wide Temperature Range

“A research team led by Prof. CHEN Wei from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Science (CAS) designed a rechargeable hydrogen-chlorine (H2-Cl2) battery which can operates in a wide temperature ranging from …

One Step Closer to Mars Immigration

“Immigration and living on Mars have long been depicted in science fiction works. But before dream turns into reality, there is a hurdle man has to overcome — the lack of essential chemicals such as oxygen for long-term survival on the …

Record-breaking number of qubits entangled in a quantum computer (New Scientist)

“A record-breaking number of quantum bits, or qubits, have been proven to be entangled inside a quantum computer. There have been previous attempts to achieve this with a relatively large number of qubits, but none have been able to verify …

Quantum Hacking Alert: USTC Uncovers Critical Vulnerabilities in Quantum Key Distribution

“The team led by academician GUO Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China of the Chinese Academy of Sciences made progress in the practical security of quantum key distribution (QKD). Researchers identified a potential security vulnerability in …

USTC Realizes Ultrahigh-density 3D Dynamic Holographic Projection

“Since the invention of holography by Denis Gabor in 1956, it is widely believed that optical holography is an ideal way to achieve a naked-eye 3D display. Nonetheless, how to dynamically reconstruct a 3D holographic display of realistic and stereoscopic …

USTC Realizes Highly Bright and Stable Single-crystal Perovskite LEDs

“A research team led by Prof. XIAO Zhengguo from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has grown high-quality, large-area, ultra-thin perovskite single crystals (SCs) using space-confined inverse-temperature crystallization (SIC) method, creating a new type of highly bright …

Quantum breakthrough: Chinese scientists realize faster way of quantum key distribution

“Chinese scientists have successfully implemented a new way of quantum key distribution (QKD) which can boost the speed of intercity quantum networks. Quantum network is known for its strong resistance against eavesdropping – theoretically, it’s completely hacker-free. Data transferred through …

USTC Makes Progress in Ga2O3 Semiconductor Devices

“Recently, the 68th IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM) was successfully held in San Francisco, USA. As a flagship conference for microelectronics and nanoelectronics, IEEE IEDM is the world’s preeminent forum for reporting technological breakthroughs in semiconductor and electronic …

USTC Realizes On-demand Storage of Photonic Qubits at Telecom Wavelengths

“In a recent study published in Physical Review Letters, a research team led by Prof. GUO Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) achieved on-demand storage of photonic qubits …

Researchers Unveil Mystery Inside Li- O2 Batteries

“With a high energy density, Li-O2 batteries have become a state-of-the-art battery technology. Inside the Li-O2 battery, the generation and disintegration of the discharged product solid lithium peroxide (Li2O2) have a significant effect on the battery’s performance. Previous researches …