Curiouser and curiouser: the strange case of quantum Cheshire cats
Continuing our celebration of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, this month’s cover feature by Iulia Georgescu looks at one of the weirdest effects in quantum physics – the notion of “quantum Cheshire cats”. Sidney Perkowitz, meanwhile, examines the life and work of Grete Hermann, who was one of the pioneers of the philosophical implications of quantum mechanics. Finally, Mauro Paternostro – editor-in-chief of the IOP Publishing journal Quantum Science and Technology – speculates on where the field is going next.
Expand to full screen, bookmark pages or download a PDF to read offline using the icons beneath the screen. You can access the videos and audio clips if you read the e-magazine online. Read it now
Get more from Physics World without waiting for the next issue. The same great journalism, but delivered to you daily. Read updates on the latest research as soon as they happen and access 20 years of online content, organized across 13 dedicated scientific areas. Visit the homepage to start exploring.
