SMRTR Science & EngineeringSep 28, 2025Live Science

Physicists find a loophole in Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle without breaking it

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Physicists at the University of Sydney discovered a clever workaround to measure both position and momentum of particles simultaneously by focusing on relative shifts rather than absolute values, effectively sidestepping Heisenberg's uncertainty principle without violating it. Using a trapped ion in a quantum grid state and precisely tuned lasers, they detected forces as small as 10 yoctonewtons, demonstrating that extremely sensitive quantum sensors could be built with simple setups to revolutionize navigation, medical imaging, and scientific measurement.

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