Why This Universe? Maybe It’s Not Special—Just Probable
Two physicists find that our universe has a higher entropy—and is therefore more likely—than alternative possible universes. ..
Two physicists find that our universe has a higher entropy—and is therefore more likely—than alternative possible universes. ..
The past and future are tightly linked in conventional quantum mechanics. A tweak could let quantum possibilities increase as space expands. ..
A team of physicists has entangled three photons over a considerable distance, which could lead to more powerful quantum cryptography. ..
The key to understanding the origin and fate of the universe may be a more complete understanding of the vacuum. ..
A series of recent experiments between quantum and classical computers shows the term’s ever-evolving meaning. ..
NASA’s Cold Atom Laboratory runs super-low-temperature experiments in near-zero gravity that would be impossible to accomplish on Earth. ..
By resolving a paradox about light in a box, researchers hope to clarify the concept of energy in quantum theory. ..
A new analysis of W bosons suggests these particles are significantly heavier than predicted by the standard model of particle physics. ..
Physicists are devising clever ways to exploit the extreme sensitivity of gravitational wave detectors like LIGO. But they’ve seen no signs of exotica ..
How might our universe emerge like a hologram out of a two-dimensional sheet? An infinitely distant “celestial sphere” could hold answers. ..