Three physicists win Nobel for discovering strange properties of quantum

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics honors groundbreaking discoveries in quantum tunneling that open a new era for quantum computers.

Three scientists - John Clarke (UK), Michel Devoret (France) and John Martinis (USA) - have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their discovery of the phenomenon of “quantum tunneling” in electrical circuits. This breakthrough lays the foundation for quantum computing technology and other practical applications.

John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics. (Source: CNN)

Quantum tunneling allows a particle to pass through a barrier that would otherwise be impassable. What's remarkable is that the team has shown that this phenomenon can happen on a large scale, in a system large enough to hold in your hand - something that was previously thought impossible.

According to physicist Jonathan Bagger, this work extends the scope of quantum mechanics from the microscopic world to the observable world. Clarke said their research has even contributed to the development of mobile phones.

Shimon Sakaguchi, Mary E. Brunkow and Fred Ramsdell won the Nobel Prize in Medicine. (Source: Yahoo)

Previously, the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists: Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K. Barry Sharpless for groundbreaking contributions in the fields of click chemistry and biochemistry.

Click chemistry is a simple and efficient way to connect molecules together – like “clicking” Lego pieces together. It creates new compounds quickly, precisely, and with little waste.

Carolyn Bertozzi has extended click chemistry to study biomolecules in living cells without damaging them. This has major implications for developing drugs to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases.

The Nobel Prize is awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, with a value of 11 million Swedish kronor (about 1 million USD) for scientists in the fields of Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Peace and Economics. The official award ceremony will take place on December 10, 2025.

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