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Scientists Just Captured Quantum Jumps in Sound
Researchers at Stanford University have observed quantum jumps in sound in real time for the first time.
Using a microscopic mechanical resonator linked to a superconducting qubit, they captured sound energy changing in discrete steps called phonons. The experiment confirms decades-old predictions and could help improve quantum computers, error detection, and ultra-precise sensors.
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