Hey tech fam! 🎉 The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics went to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for discovering macroscopic quantum mechanical tunneling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. In simple terms: they showed that even in larger circuits, particles can tunnel through barriers like magic doors, and energy comes in tiny packets instead of a smooth flow. 💡
Why's that a big deal? The Nobel Committee says these insights lay the groundwork for next-gen quantum tech—think unhackable quantum cryptography 🔒, mind-blowing quantum computers 💻, and super-precise quantum sensors. It’s basically the sci-fi level upgrade our gadgets have been craving. 🚀
Plus, 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of quantum mechanics. Olle Eriksson, chair of the committee, highlighted how this century-old theory still amazes us—and forms the backbone of all digital tech today.
To all you young changemakers in South Asia and Southeast Asia: whether you’re coding in Chennai, running labs in Ho Chi Minh City, or dreaming up quantum startups in Kuala Lumpur, now’s your moment. The quantum frontier is wide open—let’s dive in! 🌏✨
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