A Quantum Pioneer Unlocks Matter’s Hidden Secrets
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This article tells the story of physicist John Clauser, one of the pioneers in the field of quantum mechanics. Clauser's groundbreaking experiments in the 1970s played a key role in confirming the strange properties of entangled particles, known as quantum entanglement. The article explains how quantum entanglement allows particles to be connected in such a way that the state of one particle instantly affects the state of another, regardless of the distance between them. It also discusses how Clauser's work paved the way for further research in quantum mechanics and quantum information science, leading to potential applications such as quantum computing and quantum cryptography. The article highlights the profound impact that Clauser's discoveries have had on our understanding of the fundamental nature of matter.