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NASA telescope spots possible proof of a 90-year-old quantum theory
Key Takeaways
- NASA says IXPE may have captured the strongest evidence yet for vacuum birefringence.
- The observation came from a coordinated radio and X-ray study of magnetar 1E 1547-5408.
- The result could help confirm a quantum electrodynamics prediction first proposed about 90 years ago.
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DT Editorial Team··via science.nasa.gov