A simulation of false vacuum decay using a quantum annealer

IF 17.6 1区物理与天体物理 Q1 PHYSICS, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Nature Physics Pub Date : 2025-02-04 DOI:10.1038/s41567-024-02767-8

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Abstract

False vacuum decay is a process of fundamental importance in quantum field theory. Here, a 5,564-qubit quantum annealer is used to simulate the dynamics of false vacuum decay and observe the formation of bubbles of true vacuum. This approach could provide insight into the role of phase transitions in the early Universe.

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Nature Physics 物理-物理：综合

CiteScore

30.40

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2.00%

发文量

349

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

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