Nobel Prize in Physics for researchers from the US, UK and France specializing in quantum mechanics
All three awardees are affiliated with the University of California
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to three researchers: John Clarke (United Kingdom), Michel H. Devoret (France/USA) and John M. Martinis (USA), for their work in quantum mechanics, as announced this Tuesday by the Swedish Academy.
The scientists were awarded for their research and experiments, conducted mainly since the 1980s, which led to the discovery of macroscopic quantum tunneling and the quantization of energy in an electrical circuit.
His work demonstrated that quantum effects, such as the “tunneling” of a particle through a barrier, can occur in a system large enough to be observed in an electrical circuit.
This research is fundamental to understanding how quantum mechanics works and is the basis of all digital technologies.
The Nobel Committee noted that his discoveries pioneered “the next generation of quantum technologies,” including the development of quantum computers, quantum cryptography and quantum sensors.
All three awardees are affiliated with the University of California, and Devoret also works at Yale University.
The announcement follows the announcement of the Medicine Prize on Monday, and will be followed by the Chemistry, Literature, Peace and Economics prizes.
The prizes, each valued at 11 million SEK, will be awarded on December 10th.
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