The article discusses the concept of false vacuum decay, a theoretical event that could obliterate our universe by rewriting its fundamental laws. Jaka Vodeb, a physicist, explains how this phenomenon may annihilate reality by creating a bubble of destructive energy that spreads instantaneously through spacetime. Over decades, theoretical inquiries have attempted to determine if the universe is stable or metastable. Recent experiments, documented in Nature Physics, have simulated cosmic bubbles using a powerful quantum annealer, lending insights into the behavior of such systems and the implications for our universe's stability.
Jaka Vodeb, a physicist, explains that a bubble of false vacuum decay could obliterate our reality, rewriting the fundamental laws of physics in the process.
Decades of inquiry into the universe's stability has led to experimental simulations of cosmic bubbles, highlighting the potentials and dangers of a false vacuum.
The simulation involved using a 5,564-qubit quantum annealer to mimic the dynamics of cosmic bubbles, providing insights into this theoretical scenario.
The research published in Nature Physics sheds light on the implications of a false vacuum decay, revealing the delicate nature of our universe's energy state.
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