Bessel Function: A solution to Bessel’s differential equation, these functions commonly arise in problems exhibiting cylindrical symmetry in quantum and wave physics.

By resolving a paradox about light in a box, researchers hope to clarify the concept of energy in quantum theory.

For a century, quantum theory has passed every experimental test, but physicists can’t agree on how to use it to paint a ...

IBM has launched the Qiskit Functions Catalog to promote faster development of quantum algorithms and applications by both quantum specialists and other developers.

Physics World Quantum Briefing 2025 Welcome to the latest Physics World Quantum Briefing, which commemorates the centenary of quantum mechanics and celebrates the 2025 International Year of Quantum ...

Possible applications include basic research in physics to design experiments to investigate the relationship between gravity and quantum mechanics.

Research suggests that quantum effects influence biological functions, including regulating enzyme activity, sensing magnetic fields, cell metabolism, and electron transport in biomolecules.

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded Tuesday to Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger as joint winners for their work in quantum computing, an emerging field that promises to solve ...

IBM has teamed with organizations around the world to create a quantum computing working group for high-energy physics research.

Walliman then goes on to look at the map – and quantum mechanics – in much more detail. “Could we hear the pop of a wave-function collapse, and if so, what would it sound like?” asks Antoine Tilloy of ...