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Scientists Attempted to Split a Photon in Half—Challenging the Rules of Physics

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In a newly published study, three physicists at the University of Oslo explored a fascinating quantum question: What happens if you “truncate” a photon? While an elementary particle cannot literally be cut in half, its light pulse can be partially blocked or reshaped, creating unusual quantum states. Their findings were published in the peer-reviewed journal […]

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New Electron Lighthouse Uses Light to Direct Electric Current

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The movement of electrons is the foundation of modern technology. From everyday appliances such as air fryers to the countless screens we use for professional tasks and entertainment, today’s electronic devices operate through the controlled movement of electrons. The Strange Quantum Behavior of Electrons However, electrons follow the unusual laws of quantum mechanics, exhibiting behaviors

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Researchers Improve AI Forecasting with a Quantum Computer

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Artificial intelligence has long been used to make predictions in fields such as healthcare, weather forecasting, and finance, helping professionals anticipate future outcomes. At the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre in Germany, researchers combined an AI model with a quantum computer to tackle complex prediction tasks beyond the capabilities of AI alone. In a study published Friday

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German firm unveils 100+ qubit diamond quantum processors

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German quantum technology company SAXON Q has developed a powerful quantum computer that operates without the need for specialized laboratories or large cryogenic cooling systems. On July 21, the company commercially launched its SXQ128 and SXQ512 systems, offering 128 and 512 qubits, respectively. These are the first quantum computers using diamond nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center technology

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Quantum Entanglement Detected in Visible Crystal

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Quantum entanglement ranks among the most fascinating and mysterious phenomena in physics. Traditionally, scientists believed this quantum behavior appeared only in tiny, isolated systems such as atoms, electrons, or photons. Now, new research shows that entanglement can also exist in objects large enough to see and hold by hand. Researchers at TU Wien (Vienna University

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The world’s first nuclear clock will enable even more precise communications

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An international team has successfully operated the first nuclear clock, potentially surpassing atomic clocks and improving navigation, communication, and dark matter research. The development involved experts from several institutions, including the Vienna University of Technology in Austria. Their findings were released as a preprint on arXiv on June 5. The Pinnacle of Precision Timekeeping Currently,

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Chinese scientists created new atomic nuclei, pushing scientific boundaries

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Chinese scientists have created two previously unobserved atomic nuclei—Berkelium-235 and Americium-231—that exist for only about 75 seconds, according to a study in Physics Letters B. The discovery extends knowledge of the periodic table and puts current nuclear theories to the test. The experiment was carried out at the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese

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Underground Detector Reveals First Ghost Particle Findings

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NEW YORK (AP) – Scientists operating a huge underground detector designed to study some of the universe’s most elusive particles announced their first major findings on Wednesday. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in China began gathering data in August to investigate neutrinos—tiny particles that have existed since the Big Bang. Invisible Particles Passing Through

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Microsoft’s quantum chip got an upgrade. Critics are still skeptical

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Errors remain a major obstacle for quantum computers, disrupting calculations and limiting their ability to surpass conventional machines. Microsoft’s latest quantum chip is presented as a potential step forward—though only for those willing to accept the company’s claims. The company has introduced an upgraded quantum chip intended to be more resistant to errors. However, the

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Physicists discovered something capable of traveling faster than light

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For the first time, physicists have directly observed that “holes” within light can travel faster than the light surrounding them. These features, called phase singularities or optical vortices, were predicted decades ago. Since the 1970s, scientists have suggested that, much like whirlpools in a river can move faster than the water itself, swirling gaps within

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