Summary
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for their work on quantum mechanic tunnelling. Their research showed that quantum properties can work on a large scale and may help develop future quantum technologies.
Key Facts
- The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
- John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis received the prize.
- They were awarded for discovering quantum mechanical tunnelling in an electric circuit.
- Their experiments showed that quantum properties can work on a large scale.
- Their work could help in developing quantum cryptography, computers, and sensors.
- The prize money of 11 million Swedish kronor ($1.17 million) will be shared equally.
- All three scientists are based in the United States.
- The King of Sweden will present them with gold medals.
