Quantum Physics
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'God Plays Dice with the Universe,' Einstein Writes in Letter About His Qualms with Quantum Theory
By Mindy Weisberger published
Three letters written by Einstein are up for auction, and they offer an intriguing view of his thoughts on quantum physics.
What is cryptography?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
From ancient Greece to the age of quantum computers, cryptography continues to keep our secrets safe.
There's a Brand-New Kilogram, And It's Based on Quantum Physics
By Rafi Letzter published
The kilogram isn't a thing anymore. Instead, it's an abstract idea about light and energy and fundamental universal constants.
Last-Ditch Hack Led to the Invention of Quantum Mechanics
By Paul Sutter published
Max Planck had no idea where his solution would lead
This Quantum Computer Can See the Future — All 16 of Them
By Brandon Specktor published
This quantum computer can see many futures at once.
Truly Spooky: How Ghostly Quantum Particles Fly Through Barriers Almost Instantly
By Mindy Weisberger published
Scientists recently unraveled a physics puzzle that has stymied experts since the dawn of quantum mechanics.
More Than One Reality Exists (in Quantum Physics)
By Mindy Weisberger published
Can two versions of reality exist at the same time? Physicists say they can — at the quantum level, that is.
Physicists Reverse Time for Tiny Particles Inside a Quantum Computer
By Meredith Fore published
The "arrow of time" went backward inside this tiny quantum computer.
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