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In a new study published in Nature Physics, researchers have demonstrated that quantum light, particularly bright squeezed vacuum (BSV), can drive strong-field photoemission at metal needle tips.

World Quantum Day 2026, which takes place on April 14, is a global celebration all about recognizing how quantum science and technology shape everyday life.

April 14 is World Quantum Day. Learn about its significance here.

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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 ...

How quantum physics offers a possible path to a non-chemical battery. How a team fabricated such a battery. The results of ...

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World Quantum Day highlights the science behind technologies that already power your life and those that could reshape it ...