A newly derived “q-desic” equation suggests that quantum effects may subtly alter particle trajectories across the universe.

A new three-volume study explores how quantum physics, gravitation and cosmology may be understood within a unified ...

A 2,000-page monograph series proposes a new conceptual framework connecting quantum physics, gravitation and cosmological evolution.

An international team of physicists has uncovered a subtle but important twist in how “memory” works in quantum systems.

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R.D. Ratna Raju highlighted the potential of quantum theory to drive progress in agriculture, medicine and metallurgy through innovative applications. Alumni of the physics department of Andhra ...

One of the biggest promises of quantum computing is the ability to simulate molecules ...

A hundred years ago, quantum mechanics was a radical theory that baffled even the brightest minds. Today, it's the backbone of technologies that shape our lives, from lasers and microchips to quantum ...

We’re celebrating 180 years of Scientific American. Explore our legacy of discovery and look ahead to the future. This year is the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, according to ...

Physicist Paul Davies looks back at the past century of quantum mechanics—the most disruptive theory in the history of modern science.

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