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The famous double-slit experiment brings into question the very nature of matter. Its cousin, the quantum eraser experiment, ...

A new article examines the history of computing to help outline the direction of quantum research. It reports that quantum technology is advancing quickly, and that the major obstacles now involve ...

Wall Street's high-water price targets call for triple-digit upside in quantum computing stocks in the new year -- but these pie-in-the-sky predictions are likely unrealistic.

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C&EN’s latest podcast, Inflection Point, leans on our 100-year archive to trace headline topics in science today back to their disparate and surprising roots. In each episode, we explore three ...

In the 1920s, when quantum mechanics was young, physicists Jane Dewey and Laura Chalk performed some of the first experimental tests of the theory, based on a phenomenon called the Stark effect. Later ...

Fin-de-siècle physics: a world picture in flux -- The world of physics -- Discharges in gases and what followed -- Atomic architecture -- The slow rise of quantum theory -- Physics at low temperatures ...

Back in the 1920s, quantum mechanics, which is the theory that underpins everything from how atoms behave to how quantum computers work, was well on the way to gaining mainstream acceptance. But one ...

Companies announce first quantum computer in the Middle East dedicated to industrial applications Technological milestone will accelerate development of quantum applications in the energy, materials ...