Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 18 hours ago

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The word “quantum” is thrown around a lot these days, an exemplar of weirdness and a harbinger of wonderful technology. But quantum mechanics is weird, and we do have high hopes it will help build better computers and communication systems. So, what exactly is weird about quantum mechanics and how far can we push this weirdness?

Hear from UQ's Dr Fabio Costa on the core feature of quantum theory—superposition. Find out more: bit.ly/BrisScience