Quantum Physics
Latest about Quantum Physics
These Quantum Droplets Are the Most Dilute Liquids in the Known Universe
By Rafi Letzter published
A new form of liquid droplet, formed out of potassium "super-atoms," demonstrates strange and powerful quantum effects.
Quantum Computers Bust Problem Conventional Computers Can't Solve
By Rafi Letzter published
It's all about smearing your atoms.
The Subatomic Discovery That Physicists Considered Keeping Secret
By Rafi Letzter published
This subatomic reaction is eight times more powerful than the reaction at the core of hydrogen bombs.
There and Back Again: Scientists Beam Photons to Space to Test Quantum Theory
By Harrison Tasoff published
Quantum Communication Demonstrated in Real-Life City Conditions
By Tereza Pultarova published
A quantum-encrypted message containing more than one bit of information in each particle of light was beamed through the air between two buildings in a real-life city for the first time.
World's Most Precise Clock Powered by Supercold Strontium Atoms
By Jesse Emspak published
A new kind of atomic clock is more precise than any yet built, with the ability to tick smoothly for a thousand times the lifetime of the universe.
Is Space Full of Quantum Foam?
By Ross Pomeroy published
Here's what you would see if you were to gaze deeper and deeper into empty space until out of nothing, something suddenly appears.
'Atomic Fingerprinting' Tech Could End Counterfeit Goods
By Tracy Staedter published
Scientists have developed a new method that can stamp things with "atomic fingerprints" to keep phony products at bay.
Stay up to date on the latest science news by signing up for our Essentials newsletter.
Thank you for signing up to Live Science. You will receive a verification email shortly.
There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again.