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Oxford physicists achieve world-first breakthrough in quantum physics

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Physicists at the University of Oxford have accomplished a landmark achievement in quantum science, demonstrating for the first time a fourth-order quantum effect known as "quadsqueezing".The breakthrough, detailed in Nature Physics on May 1, was achieved using a single trapped ion confined between electrode structures and manipulated with precisely calibrated laser fields.Remarkably, the Oxford team generated this elusive quantum interaction more than 100 times faster than would be expected through conventional experimental approaches.The research opens significant new avenues for quantum simulation, sensing and computing technologies, marking a proud moment for British physics research.

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