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Quantum year launches in style

Matin Durrani

Published Apr 1, 2025• 0 citations

Abstract

The International Year of Quantum Science and Technology got under way at an event at UNESCO headquarters in Paris last month. Matin Durrani reports from Paris.

DOI: 10.1088/2058-7058/38/03/04

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