A quantum prediction from 1931 just came to life

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What happened

Nearly a century after physicist Hans Bethe predicted them, scientists have created and directly observed unusual quantum states known as “Bethe strings” in an ultracold gas.

Key facts

  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:25:24 UTC.

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