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- 1Free mobile game Qookies teaches quantum physics to teens●heise+ | Quantiges Krümelchaos: Ein Handyspiel erklärt die Quantenwelt Das kostenlose Handyspiel Qookies von Forschenden
Researchers in Munich have released Qookies, a free mobile game that introduces young people to the quantum world through a secret cookie recipe, without requiring any formulas. German tech outlet heise covered the project, describing it as 'quantum crumb chaos' and highlighting how the playful approach makes an abstract field accessible to teenagers.
- 2Do quantum fields carry enough energy to be real?●Quantum fields carry energy. Does that prove that they’re real? In quantum physics, we often argue over "what is real?"
Astrophysicist Ethan Siegel argues that quantum fields deserve to be considered physically real because they carry energy, not merely serve as mathematical tools. Writing on Big Think, he situates the question within the long-running debate in quantum physics over what counts as real, such as the wavefunction or eigenstates. The piece offers a philosophical and physical case for treating fields as concrete entities rather than abstractions.
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Physicists report a tabletop experiment using ultracold atoms to simulate the creation of particles, mimicking processes that normally occur in extreme environments such as the early universe or strong quantum fields. By controlling cold atomic gases, researchers can model quantum field behavior in the lab, offering a new way to test ideas that are otherwise out of reach of direct experiments.
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The US National Security Agency has published a primer explaining post-quantum cryptography, the field of encryption methods designed to withstand attacks by future quantum computers. The document outlines why currently widely used cryptographic algorithms could eventually be broken by quantum machines and what organisations should do to prepare for the transition to quantum-resistant standards.
- 5UCR physicist wins five-year Moore Foundation quantum funding▼Quantum Leap For UCR Physicist With 5-year Moore Foundation Funding
A physicist at the University of California, Riverside has received a five-year grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to support quantum research. The award is being described as a quantum leap for the university's physics programme, providing sustained long-term backing for work in quantum science at the Riverside campus.
- 6Chattanooga hosts quantum technology convention led by EPB▼EPB hosts Chattanooga quantum technology convention as leaders discuss future uses
EPB is hosting a quantum technology convention in Chattanooga, bringing together leaders to discuss potential future uses of quantum technology. The gathering highlights the utility's role in positioning the city as a hub for emerging tech, with discussions focused on how quantum applications could be developed and deployed in the years ahead.
- 7Quantum fields make a strong case for being real, physicist argues●In quantum physics, we often argue over "what is real?" Is the wavefunction? Are eigenstates? Quantum fields have a comp
A science writer is revisiting the long-running debate over what counts as real in quantum physics. While interpretations argue over whether the wavefunction or eigenstates are physically real, quantum fields have a stronger claim: they carry energy, making them hard to dismiss as mere bookkeeping. The argument is drawing engagement from physics enthusiasts and prompting familiar debates over interpretation versus measurement.
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Researchers report a new method for generating photons that are nearly indistinguishable from one another, a key requirement for quantum communication technologies such as quantum key distribution and quantum networks. The advance is being reported in physics and photonics circles as a step toward more reliable quantum information systems.
- 9Scientists Watch Particles Pop Into Existence on Quantum Computer●Scientists Watch New Particles “Pop Into Existence” on a Quantum Computer
Researchers report simulating quantum vacuum conditions on a quantum computer, observing particle pairs appear to pop into existence in real time. The demonstration offers a way to visualize effects that are normally impossible to observe directly, and physicists say such simulations could deepen understanding of quantum field theory and the fundamental nature of empty space.