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Related: About this forumTime Crystals to Tetraquarks: Quantum Physics on 2017
By Rafi Letzter, Staff Writer | December 23, 2017 02:40pm ET
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Quantum Physics in 2017
The year 2017 was wild and unpredictable. And what science is better-suited for a weird year than quantum physics?
This year ushered in astonishing quantum discoveries from all corners deep-buried neutrino labs in Antarctica, quantum-computing labs at major universities and even thunderstorms rumbling over Japan. From time crystals to the elusive tetraquark, here are 15 of the most amazing quantum discoveries of the past 12 months.
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Time Crystals to Tetraquarks: Quantum Physics on 2017 (Original Post)
Judi Lynn
Dec 2017
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Angry Dragon
(36,693 posts)1. I am glad someone knows about these things..........for my mind is lost
lastlib
(23,309 posts)2. Tetraquarks sound fascinating!
I'll have to delve into them some more.
longship
(40,416 posts)3. You'll need a honking big particle collider to do that.
The neighbors will likely complain as it will be undoubtedly bigger than your backyard.
Don't even ask about the required power lines. Your homeowners association will get out the pitchforks and torches and the tar and feathers.
Alas, the price of tetraquarks.
Quantum chromodynamics is big science. Very big science! And it's getting larger every moment... just like Leon.
Merry Merry and Happy Happy to you and yours.
lastlib
(23,309 posts)4. Santa? Are you listening?
always wanted to play with subatomic particles......(there's prolly a good reason they don't let me........... )