Google’s Quantum AI team has used their quantum simulators to challenge long-standing physics theories by studying one-dimensional quantum magnets, specifically spin-1/2 particles. They explored whether these magnets conform to the KPZ universality class, which describes the behavior of growing interfaces like snow clumping. Using a chain of 46 superconducting qubits, they found that while some behaviors matched the KPZ class, others did not, suggesting the need for further research. This work demonstrates the growing capabilities of quantum processors in addressing complex physical phenomena.
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