Quantum Physics
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Quantum PhysicsAtomic clock sets world records for precision, stability
The strontium atomic clock is about 50 percent more precise than the previous record holder made of a single charged aluminum atom and rivals the ytterbium atomic clock for the title of most stable.
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Quantum PhysicsGell-Mann, Hartle spin a quantum narrative about reality
The “consistent histories” approach to quantum physics removes any role for people in creating “quasiclassical” reality.
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Quantum Physics‘QBists’ tackle quantum problems by adding a subjective aspect to science
Advocates of a program called “Quantum Bayesianism” take a subjective approach to resolving the paradoxes of quantum physics.
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Particle PhysicsElectrons’ roundness frustrates researchers
Experiment finds no signs of asymmetry, which would point to undiscovered particles.
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Quantum PhysicsQuantum information storage that lasts and lasts
Physicists have stored a snippet of quantum information at room temperature for more than 1,000 times the previous record.
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PhysicsSingle atoms hold on to information
Minutes-long data storage by individual atoms beats previous record of tiny fraction of a second.
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Quantum PhysicsElectron makes ultracold atoms move as one
Harnessing the strong particle-gas interaction is early step toward quantum optics applications.
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Quantum PhysicsSingle electron caught in action
Researchers have found a way to isolate the behavior of one particle.
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Quantum PhysicsHeisenberg’s instinct was accurate
Scientists develop mathematical proof of quantum physics feature first suggested more than 80 years ago.
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PhysicsNew limit placed on physics constant
An analysis of how much the fine structure constant varies with the density of matter may help scientists determine whether the parameter changes with time.
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ChemistrySimulating reactions in cyberspace earns Nobel Prize in chemistry
Computer models that meld quantum and classical calculations have earned three scientists the 2013 Nobel Prize in chemistry.
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Quantum PhysicsQuantum teleportation approaches the computer chip
Researchers speedily transmit information from one tiny circuit to another on solid-state device.
By Andrew Grant