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The word: Zitterbewebung

We don't generally think of electrons as nervous, yet observe one closely enough and that is exactly how it might appear

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Particle smasher aims for May 2008 switch-on

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Quantum states undergo natural selection

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Quantum states undergo natural selection

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The second quantum revolution

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The second quantum revolution

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Atom trap is a step towards a quantum computer

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String theory: It's not dead yet

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String theory: It's not dead yet

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Curiosity doesn't have to kill the quantum cat

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Curiosity doesn't have to kill the quantum cat

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Impossible things for breakfast, at the Logic Café

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Impossible things for breakfast, at the Logic Café

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Electrons caught tunnelling out of atoms

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Superconductors inspire quantum test for dark energy

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Superconductors inspire quantum test for dark energy

Below a certain frequency threshold, the quantum fluctuations of empty space may contribute to dark energy, as some materials become superconductors below a critical temperature

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Outside of time: The quantum gravity computer

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Physics

The illusion of reality in a quantum world

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Physics

Quantum rebel wins over doubters

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New particle accelerator could rule out string theory

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