Scientists just found a hidden 48-dimensional universe inside routine quantum light. 🤯
Researchers at the University of the Witwatersrand have discovered a vast, previously unseen "alphabet" for encoding quantum information, reaching a record 48 dimensions!
This "alphabet"… pic.twitter.com/tH0dpLqKIY— GP Q (@argosaki) March 22, 2026
Scientists just found a hidden 48-dimensional world in quantum light
- Date:
- March 21, 2026
- Source:
- University of the Witwatersrand
- Summary:
- A routine quantum optics technique just revealed an extraordinary secret: entangled light can carry incredibly complex topological structures. Researchers found these hidden patterns reach up to 48 dimensions, offering a vast new “alphabet” for encoding quantum information. Unlike previous assumptions, this topology can emerge from a single property of light—orbital angular momentum.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260321012705.htm