SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 24, 2026Interesting Engineering

US scientists observe quantum heat waves at room temperature in a world first

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UCLA physicists have, for the first time, observed quantum heat wave behavior at room temperature, a breakthrough that could reshape how future computers manage heat. Using boron arsenide, a strong heat-conducting semiconductor, and a nanoscale gold probe, researchers directed heat in focused wave patterns rather than letting it spread randomly. This could make room-temperature quantum computing far more practical.

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