• Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have observed what may be one of the strangest quantum events ever recorded — a new tetraquark particle that appeared to exist in two separate detector locations simultaneously. The discovery hints at a bridge between quantum mechanics and classical physics, shaking the foundations of modern science.

    Unlike protons and neutrons, which are made of three quarks, tetraquarks contain four, forming exotic states of matter rarely seen in nature. During experiments, researchers noticed something unprecedented: the same tetraquark seemed to register 1.4 meters apart at the exact same moment — suggesting quantum superposition on a much larger scale than previously thought possible.

    This finding challenges the long-held idea that superposition only applies to microscopic particles. If confirmed, it could revolutionize how we understand space, time, and causality — even paving the way for quantum computers that operate at room temperature and unhackable communication systems based on entangled states.

    The particle itself existed for only 10⁻²³ seconds, but in that brief instant, it may have rewritten the rules of reality. CERN’s follow-up experiments aim to verify whether this was a measurement anomaly or the first glimpse of a quantum-classical overlap — a discovery Einstein himself once thought impossible.

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    Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider have observed what may be one of the strangest quantum events ever recorded — a new tetraquark particle that appeared to exist in two separate detector locations simultaneously. The discovery hints at a bridge between quantum mechanics and classical physics, shaking the foundations of modern science. Unlike protons and neutrons, which are made of three quarks, tetraquarks contain four, forming exotic states of matter rarely seen in nature. During experiments, researchers noticed something unprecedented: the same tetraquark seemed to register 1.4 meters apart at the exact same moment — suggesting quantum superposition on a much larger scale than previously thought possible. This finding challenges the long-held idea that superposition only applies to microscopic particles. If confirmed, it could revolutionize how we understand space, time, and causality — even paving the way for quantum computers that operate at room temperature and unhackable communication systems based on entangled states. The particle itself existed for only 10⁻²³ seconds, but in that brief instant, it may have rewritten the rules of reality. CERN’s follow-up experiments aim to verify whether this was a measurement anomaly or the first glimpse of a quantum-classical overlap — a discovery Einstein himself once thought impossible. #CERN #QuantumPhysics #Tetraquark #Superposition #QuantumMechanics #Scrolllink
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  • Scientists may have just taken a giant leap toward interstellar navigation.

    How? By bending, but not breaking, the rules of quantum physics.

    In two groundbreaking studies, researchers developed new methods for dramatically improving atomic clocks, which are already accurate to within a second every 10 million years.

    These clocks are essential for GPS, scientific research, and, potentially, future space travel. But until now, their precision has been limited by quantum “noise” and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, which restricts how precisely certain atomic properties can be measured.

    The breakthroughs come from MIT and the University of Sydney. At MIT, physicists entangled ytterbium atoms with high-frequency laser light, doubling the precision of an ultra-stable optical atomic clock. Meanwhile, Australian researchers developed a technique that allows simultaneous measurement of both position and momentum—but only for tiny changes—effectively sidestepping quantum limits without violating them. This could revolutionize quantum sensing and allow for even more accurate timekeeping. Such advancements may someday support autonomous spacecraft navigation or unlock deeper understanding of dark matter, making these clocks not just tools of measurement, but keys to exploring the universe.

    Source: Wells, S. (2025, November 6). Scientists Just Discovered a Quantum Physics Loophole—And It Could Finally Unlock Interstellar Travel. Popular Mechanics.

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    Scientists may have just taken a giant leap toward interstellar navigation. How? By bending, but not breaking, the rules of quantum physics. In two groundbreaking studies, researchers developed new methods for dramatically improving atomic clocks, which are already accurate to within a second every 10 million years. These clocks are essential for GPS, scientific research, and, potentially, future space travel. But until now, their precision has been limited by quantum “noise” and Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle, which restricts how precisely certain atomic properties can be measured. The breakthroughs come from MIT and the University of Sydney. At MIT, physicists entangled ytterbium atoms with high-frequency laser light, doubling the precision of an ultra-stable optical atomic clock. Meanwhile, Australian researchers developed a technique that allows simultaneous measurement of both position and momentum—but only for tiny changes—effectively sidestepping quantum limits without violating them. This could revolutionize quantum sensing and allow for even more accurate timekeeping. Such advancements may someday support autonomous spacecraft navigation or unlock deeper understanding of dark matter, making these clocks not just tools of measurement, but keys to exploring the universe. Source: Wells, S. (2025, November 6). Scientists Just Discovered a Quantum Physics Loophole—And It Could Finally Unlock Interstellar Travel. Popular Mechanics. #QuantumComputing #quantumentanglement #quantumloop #Astronomy #quantumphysics #scrolllink
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  • क्या इस दुनिया में कुछ भी ठोस नहीं है?

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    क्या इस दुनिया में कुछ भी ठोस नहीं है? #quantumphysics #physics #quantum #science #space #universe #brahmand #scrolllink
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