Quantum computing is nearing the point of practical use, but scientists still need to make some specific breakthroughs.

Quantum computing and its threat to current encryption and the unknown threat of powerful quantum automated by advanced AI.

Quantum computing uses qubits in superposition, enabling exponential processing power for complex problems. AI could benefit from quantum’s ability to accelerate model training and optimize algorithms ...

Quantum mechanics is underpinned by a variety of models that elucidate the interplay between particles and potentials. Among these, point interactions – often mathematically represented by Dirac delta ...

Figure 1. (A) Lattice model for realising the deconfined quantum phase transition. (B) The phase diagram for the square lattice SU(N) model. Dots represent the quantum phase transition points. Red ...