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Quantum MechanicsQuantum ComputingMacroscopic Quantum Tunneling
An Interview with the Winner of the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics, John Martinis
Nobel laureate John Martinis unpacks the profound implications of macroscopic quantum tunneling, revealing how his work enables quantum computers to perform parallel computations exceeding the number of atoms in the universe, and challenging long-held beliefs about quantum tunneling's instantaneous nature.
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AstrophysicsPhysicsGravity
Confronting Neil with Our Burning Questions… Yet Again!
Neil deGrasse Tyson tackles fundamental physics questions, from the true nature of gravity to the emergent property of free will and the practical implications of cosmic rays on modern technology.
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