The simulation of strongly interacting many-body systems is a key objective of quantum physics research, as it can help to ...

A theoretical study suggests that gravity could have quantum effects without itself being a quantum theory. Other researchers ...

This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to UNESCO, marking 100 years since quantum mechanics was proposed. The theory hardly needed the extra publicity, though ...

Detecting dark matter—the mysterious substance that holds galaxies together—is one of the greatest unsolved problems in ...

Quantum information systems, systems that process, store or transmit information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could ...

Quantum computers have the potential of outperforming classical computers in some optimization and data processing tasks. However, quantum systems are also more sensitive to noise and thus prone to ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to ...

Quantum computers hold great potential for solving many problems more quickly or efficiently than conventional computers, but ...

Boron nitride sensors enable quantum measurements under crushing pressure, redefining high-pressure physics. The quantum ...

Tohoku University researchers have found a way to make quantum sensors more sensitive by connecting superconducting qubits in ...

Researchers at Tohoku University have shown that linking quantum sensors in optimized networks can dramatically boost their sensitivity. Uncovering dark matter, the invisible substance thought to bind ...