For their work on quantum mechanics, which opens the door for a new generation of extremely powerful computers, John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. "There is no advanced technology used today that does not rely on quantum mechanics, including mobile phones, cameras... and fibre optic cables," according to the Nobel committee. At a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences making the announcement.
