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Physicists have created a new family of exotic “cat states” in the quantum realm, nearly a century after Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment.
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Oxford University, U.K.
Who
Sebastian Saner, physicists at Oxford University
What
Physicists have created a new family of exotic “cat states” in the quantum realm, nearly a century after Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:30:41 GMT · 3h 31m ago
Where
Oxford University, U.K. ·
Why
This development utilizes a new method to create and control quantum superpositions in the motion of a trapped ion system.
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This advancement gives researchers greater freedom in working with the quantum world and could impact quantum computing, simulations, and sensing systems by offering precise and versatile ways to manipulate quantum systems.
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4 events in this thread- Health & Science3h 31m agoPhysicists have developed a new method to create and control quantum superpositions in the motion of a trapped ion system, leading to new "cat states."Open article
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- Health & Science3h 31m agoPhysicists have developed a new method to create and control quantum superpositions in the motion of a trapped ion system.Open article