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Quantum device simulates matter popping into existence

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What happened

A research team led by faculty at the Duke Quantum Center (DQC) has observed string-breaking dynamics related to particle-antiparticle formation on a quantum simulator, among the first such observations in quantum physics.

Key facts

  • A research team led by faculty at the Duke Quantum Center (DQC) has observed string-breaking dynamics related to particle-antiparticle formation on a quantum simulator, among the first such observations in quantum physics.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:40:01 UTC.

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