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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their pioneering experiments demonstrating macroscopic quantum tunneling in superconducting circuits, laying the groundwork for quantum technologies like quantum cryptography and quantum computers.
Louis de Broglie's pilot wave theory, which suggests quantum particles are guided by a wave, was initially abandoned by de Broglie due to its abstract nature and complexity. Despite this, the theory was later revived by David Bohm and continues to challenge traditional quantum interpretations like the Copenhagen interpretation. De Broglie's work remains influential, with ongoing research into both his pilot wave theory and his later "double solution theory," which aimed for a more intuitive understanding of quantum phenomena.
Scientists have made a major breakthrough in measuring gravity at the quantum level, using a new technique to detect weak gravitational pull on a tiny particle, the smallest mass at which gravitational signals have ever been recorded. This discovery brings scientists closer than ever to understanding how forces at this scale work and potentially unlocking a 'theory of everything'. The method could pave the way for further advancements in measuring quantum gravity, offering new insights into the mysterious forces that govern the Universe.