Scientists split a single photon, confirming quantum mechanics.

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🚀 A one-in-a-billion breakthrough in quantum physics! Scientists at Tampere University, together with collaborators in Germany and India, have successfully split a single photon—and in doing so, confirmed that even at the tiniest quantum scale, nature strictly obeys the conservation of angular momentum. 📖 Published in Physical Review Letters (2025), the study shows that when one photon divides into two, their orbital angular momentum (OAM) values perfectly cancel out. This required an experiment of extraordinary precision: only one in a billion photons underwent the nonlinear optical conversion needed, making detection like finding a needle in a haystack. ✨ Why it matters: Reinforces a cornerstone of quantum mechanics. Opens the door to next-gen quantum technologies—from ultra-secure communication to advanced quantum computing and sensing. Early signs of quantum entanglement in the split photon pairs point toward building more complex multidimensional entangled states. This is not just a validation of physics’ deepest rules—it’s a glimpse into the future of quantum innovation. 🔗 Source: Kopf, Barros, Prabhakar, Giese & Fickler. Physical Review Letters, 2025. #QuantumPhysics #Photonics #QuantumComputing #QuantumCommunication #Innovation #Research

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