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John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis have been awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking research into quantum mechanical tunneling, a fundamental phenomenon in quantum physics. The Nobel Committee announced the award on Tuesday, recognizing their work as a key advancement in understanding and utilizing quantum systems.
Quantum tunneling is the process by which particles pass through energy barriers that would be insurmountable under classical physics. The laureates’ contributions have deepened the scientific community’s understanding of this behavior and laid the foundation for emerging technologies, including quantum computing and superconducting circuits.
Their work has not only advanced theoretical physics but also had practical implications for the development of ultra-sensitive sensors and the realization of qubits—the building blocks of quantum computers.
The trio will be formally awarded their Nobel Prize on December 10, during the annual Nobel Prize ceremony in Stockholm, Sweden. The date marks the anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite and founder of the prestigious prizes.
The 2025 award reflects the growing importance of quantum technologies in science and industry and honors decades of pioneering research by Clarke, Devoret, and Martinis.
