The development of quantum theory in the early 20th Century brought about a revolution in our understanding of the universe. The theory defies intuition: it says that particles can be in more than one place at once, that the actions of separate particles can be strangely coordinated, and that measurements have inbuilt uncertainty, no matter how accurate our tools. CQT scientists explore this bizarre quantum world and attempt to turn its quirks to our advantage. Harnessing the quantum behaviour of photons and atoms, the particles of light and matter, could lead to new technologies for communication and computation.

 

Delve into quantum physics in more depth with these books by CQT's scientists and collaborators. You can find more recommendations for popular science books about quantum physics on our Quantum Shorts contest site. That also offers an A to Z quide to the quantum world.