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Imaginary Numbers May Not Be Necessary | Science News
Scientists may have cracked a big one: quantum mechanics might not need imaginary numbers after all. A new study shows that by relaxing a key assumption, real numbers alone can describe quantum phenomena — including quantum computing — with identical experimental predictions. This flips a decades-old debate, suggesting imaginary numbers might just be a mathematical convenience, not a fundamental feature of the universe. The discovery could reshape how we build future quantum tech — and simplify the math behind reality itself. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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