SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 14, 2025Scientific American

Quantum Computers Simulate Particle 'String Breaking' in a Physics Breakthrough

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Physicists have made a breakthrough in quantum computing, simulating particle 'string breaking' for the first time. Two teams used different quantum computers to mimic the phenomenon of quarks linked by force fields, observing the process in real time. This achievement brings researchers closer to simulating complex particle interactions beyond classical computing capabilities.

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