quantum mechanics

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Giant atoms have defined energy levels and follow the rules of quantum mechanics, yet they can reach sizes of up to millimeters, making them visible to the naked eye.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Quantum batteries operate using core principles of quantum mechanics, including superposition and entanglement, rather than the chemical processes used in today's batteries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

"Similar to conventional batteries, quantum batteries charge, store and discharge energy. But while everyday batteries rely on chemical reactions, quantum batteries leverage properties of quantum mechanics," Associate Professor Hutchison said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

Scientists hope the particle -- which is similar to a proton but four times heavier -- will reveal more about the strange behaviour of quantum mechanics.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

In quantum mechanics, a zero is responsible for a bizarre source of energy—infinite and ubiquitous, present even in the deepest vacuum—and a phantom force exerted by nothing at all.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife