New Horizons in Quantum Physics: Detecting the Unruh Effect
September 29, 2025
In a significant advancement, researchers from Hiroshima University have proposed a practical method to detect a decades-old theoretical phenomenon known as the Unruh effect. This effect suggests that acceleration can transform quantum vacuum fluctuations into observable particles. By leveraging superconducting Josephson junctions, the team aims to achieve the necessary extreme accelerations, potentially transforming both fundamental physics and quantum technologies.