University of Chicago physicist Clay Córdova has been named a recipient of the 2026 New Horizons in Physics Prize for his work in quantum field theory.
EurekAlert!: Researchers uncover link between quantum information theory and particle and condensed matter physics
Theoretical physicists have established a close connection between the two rapidly developing fields in theoretical physics, quantum information theory and non-invertible symmetries in particle and ...
Researchers uncover link between quantum information theory and particle and condensed matter physics
Popular Mechanics: Your Consciousness May Emerge From a Mysterious Quantum Field, Radical New Theory Suggests
Your Consciousness May Emerge From a Mysterious Quantum Field, Radical New Theory Suggests
So, what is quantum? In a more general sense, the word “ quantum” can refer to the smallest possible amount of something. The field of quantum mechanics deals with the most fundamental bits of matter, energy and light and the ways they interact with each other to make up the world.
Quantum mechanics is the field of physics that explains how extremely small objects simultaneously have the characteristics of both particles (tiny pieces of matter) and waves (a disturbance or variation that transfers energy).
Quantum invariants have emerged as powerful algebraic and numerical tools that encapsulate the subtleties of topological structures. By drawing on quantum group theory and the constructs of ...
SciTechDaily: How Quantum Mechanics Went From Baffling Theory to Revolutionizing Modern Technology
Once a baffling theory, quantum mechanics has evolved into a driving force behind modern technology and frontier research.
A new study published in Nature Physics introduces a theory of electron-phonon coupling that is affected by the quantum geometry of the electronic wavefunctions. The movement of electrons in a lattice ...