Breakthrough: Scientists Witness Quantum Superchemistry for the First Time

Researchers have observed "quantum superchemistry" for the first time, where atoms or molecules in the same quantum state chemically react more rapidly than those in different quantum states. By coaxing entire molecules into the same quantum state, the researchers observed collective chemical reactions that occurred more quickly with a greater density of atoms. This discovery could have applications in quantum chemistry and computing, as molecules in the same quantum state share physical and chemical properties. The next step is to attempt quantum superchemistry with more complex molecules.