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Helgoland 2025: the quantum island of adventure

Matin Durrani

Published Aug 1, 2025• 1 citation

Abstract

More than 300 top quantum physicists gathered on Helgoland in June for a conference that was billed as a highlight of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Matin Durrani reveals what the meeting achieved.

DOI: 10.1088/2058-7058/38/08/28

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