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Science & ResearchAug 19, 2026

Observation of conformal field theory spectra in a quantum simulator

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10904-x Measurements on an array of optically trapped neutral atoms at a quantum phase transition provide a direct observation of the universal excitation spectrum predicte…

Nature, Published online: 19 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10904-x Measurements on an array of optically trapped neutral atoms at a quantum phase transition provide a direct observation of the universal excitation spectrum predicted by conformal field theory.

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