Quantum
Physics World is celebrating the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), which aims to raise global awareness of quantum physics and its applications. Stayed tuned to Physics World and our international partners throughout the year for our coverage of the IYQ. You can also see how IOP Publishing's quantum-related journals are marking the year through ongoing activities.
Yale researcher says levitated spheres could spot neutrinos ‘within months’
David Moore claims his table-top set-up is on the cusp of detecting ghostly particles, reports Matin Durrani
Quantum island: why Helgoland is a great spot for fundamental thinking
Matin Durrani explains why delegates at Helgoland 2025 are discussing foundational questions in quantum mechanics
Superconducting innovation: SQMS shapes up for scalable success in quantum computing
Fermilab’s SQMS Center is on a mission to realize inherently scalable “qudit-based” quantum computing and quantum communication systems
People in quantum science and technology
Quantum jobs and careers
Here are some of the many quantum careers we have featured on Physics World. For more jobs and career information, check out the new Physics World Jobs hub.
Preparing the next generation of US physicists for a quantum future
Emily Edwards and Claudia Fracchiolla discuss challenges and opportunities in quantum education
Taking the leap – how to prepare for your future in the quantum workforce
Katherine Skipper and Tushna Commissariat interview three experts in the quantum arena, to get their advice on careers in the quantum market
Physics World Quantum Briefing
Take a look at our free-to-read digital issue of Physics World Quantum Briefing, which commemorates the centenary of quantum mechanics and celebrates the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology with a selection of articles on the history, mystery and industry of quantum mechanics.
Latest quantum research
Read article: Quantum physics guides proton motion in biological systems
Quantum physics guides proton motion in biological systems
A central mechanism behind information transfer in living cells depends on the transfer of electrons with a specific spin
Read article: Majorana bound states spotted in system of three quantum dots
Majorana bound states spotted in system of three quantum dots
System benefits from ease of characterization
Read article: Subtle quantum effects dictate how some nuclei break apart
Subtle quantum effects dictate how some nuclei break apart
Asymmetric fission landscape emerges from nuclear shell effects
Read article: Quantum effect could tame noisy nanoparticles by rendering them invisible
Quantum effect could tame noisy nanoparticles by rendering them invisible
Theoretical proposal suggests a way of eliminating backaction noise in nanoparticles levitated with light
Read article: New research suggests gravity might emerge from quantum information theory
New research suggests gravity might emerge from quantum information theory
Theoretical study offers novel insights into the nature of spacetime and matter interactions
Read article: Quantum transducer enables optical control of a superconducting qubit
Quantum transducer enables optical control of a superconducting qubit
Physicists create the first device that can control a superconducting microwave qubit using only light
Explore more in quantum science and technology
Read article: Helgoland: leading scientists reflect on 100 years of quantum physics and look to the future
Helgoland: leading scientists reflect on 100 years of quantum physics and look to the future
This podcast comes from the birthplace of modern quantum mechanics
Read article: Laser World of Photonics showcases cutting-edge optical innovation
Laser World of Photonics showcases cutting-edge optical innovation
Attendees at this year’s Laser World of Photonics trade show can discover the latest trends in photonics technology, attend workshops and technical presentations, and interact with industry professionals
Read article: Quartet of Nobel laureates sign Helgoland’s ‘gold book’
Quartet of Nobel laureates sign Helgoland’s ‘gold book’
Matin Durrani explains the unexpected message left by Anton Zeilinger
Read article: Conference marking 100 years of quantum mechanics starts in Hamburg
Conference marking 100 years of quantum mechanics starts in Hamburg
Matin Durrani reports from the first day of the Helgoland 2025 meeting
Read article: Teaching quantum physics to everyone: pictures offer a new way of understanding
Teaching quantum physics to everyone: pictures offer a new way of understanding
We talk about a new way of describing quantum mechanics
Read article: The quantum eraser doesn’t rewrite the past – it rewrites observers
The quantum eraser doesn’t rewrite the past – it rewrites observers
Maria Violaris looks to the past and future of quantum observers and measurements
Read article: Quantum computing for artists, musicians and game designers
Quantum computing for artists, musicians and game designers
James Wootton of Moth Quantum is our podcast guest
Read article: Delta.g wins IOP’s qBIG prize for its gravity sensors
Delta.g wins IOP’s qBIG prize for its gravity sensors
Portable instrument detects underground infrastructure using quantum interference
Read article: ‘We must prioritize continuity and stability to maintain momentum’: Mauro Paternostro on how to ensure that quantum tech continues to thrive
‘We must prioritize continuity and stability to maintain momentum’: Mauro Paternostro on how to ensure that quantum tech continues to thrive
Quantum physicist Mauro Paternostro shares his views on the quantum future
Read article: Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?
Alternate quantum realities: what if Heisenberg stayed at home?
Kevlin Henney discusses his new quantum-themed flash fiction and the power of short stories
Read article: Curiouser and curiouser: delving into quantum Cheshire cats
Curiouser and curiouser: delving into quantum Cheshire cats
Iulia Georgescu tumbles down the rabbit-hole to explore the curiosity that is a quantum Cheshire cat
Read article: India must boost investment in quantum technologies to become world leader, says report
India must boost investment in quantum technologies to become world leader, says report
First report by the National Quantum Mission also warns that India needs to improve its quantum security
Read article: Could an extra time dimension reconcile quantum entanglement with local causality?
Could an extra time dimension reconcile quantum entanglement with local causality?
“Toy model” could be tested using photons
Read article: Grete Hermann: the quantum physicist who challenged Werner Heisenberg and John von Neumann
Grete Hermann: the quantum physicist who challenged Werner Heisenberg and John von Neumann
Sidney Perkowitz pays tribute to the pioneering contributions to quantum physics by Grete Hermann
Read article: Strange metals get their strangeness from quantum entanglement
Strange metals get their strangeness from quantum entanglement
Physicists use the concept of quantum Fisher information to explain poor electrical conductivity in these unusual materials
Read article: On the path towards a quantum economy
On the path towards a quantum economy
Feasibility studies are enabling industry experts to collaborate with quantum specialists to discover the potential benefits of quantum computing for their businesses and their cus...
Read article: Schrödinger cat states like it hot
Schrödinger cat states like it hot
Superpositions persist at temperatures up to 1.8 K – practically oven-like by quantum standards
Read article: Bilayer optical lattices could unravel the secret of high-temperature superconductivity
Bilayer optical lattices could unravel the secret of high-temperature superconductivity
Proposal would explore macroscopic quantum phenomena in many-body systems
Related jobs
-
Montréal | INRS
Canada Excellence Research Chair
-
Beijing | Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Faculty Positions at Institute of Physics (IOP), Chinese Academy of Sciences
-
Beijing | Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Faculty Positions in Quantum Computing at Institute of Physics (IOP)
Related events
- Quantum | School Boulder Summer School: Dynamics of Strongly Correlated Electrons 30 June — 25 July 2025 | Boulder, US
- Quantum | Workshop AQuTe25 21—25 July 2025 | Dresden, Germany
- Quantum | Workshop New frontiers in out-of-equilibrium quantum many-body dynamics 11—15 August 2025 | Dresden, Germany
Copyright © 2025 by IOP Publishing Ltd and individual contributors