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Quantum physics is the study of matter and energy at its most fundamental level.

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SLAC Public Lecture: Seeing the Universe through Quantum Eyes

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FACET-II will pave the way for a future generation of particle colliders and powerful light sources, opening avenues in high-energy physics, medicine, and materials...

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Researchers demonstrate a new ability to drive and track electronic motion, which is crucial to understanding the role of electrons in chemical processes and...

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Q-NEXT will tackle next-generation quantum science challenges through a public-private partnership, ensuring U.S. leadership in an economically crucial arena.

QIS public-private partnership.
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Discovered at SLAC and Stanford, this new class of unconventional superconductors is starting to give up its secrets – including a surprising 3D metallic...

Graphic showing electronic structure of nickelate superconductor
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It reveals an abrupt transition in cuprates where particles give up their individuality. The results flip a popular theory on its head.

Illustration of abrupt transition in normal state of a cuprate
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Computer simulations yield a much more accurate picture of these states of matter.

Illustration of a Monte Carlo simulation
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Two projects will look for ways to link individual quantum devices into networks for quantum computing and ultrasensitive detectors.

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Monika Schleier-Smith and Kent Irwin explain how their projects in quantum information science could help us better understand black holes and dark matter.

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The newly launched Quantum Fundamentals, ARchitecture and Machines initiative will build upon existing strengths in theoretical and experimental quantum science and engineering at Stanford...

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Ultrafast manipulation of material properties with light could stimulate the development of novel electronics, including quantum computers.

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SLAC receives three awards for the development of quantum technology for dark matter searches and quantum computing

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