Researchers at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding top quarks, revealing a property known as 'magic' that could significantly advance quantum computing.

The findings highlight the LHC's unique role as a platform for exploring advanced concepts in quantum theory, particularly the relationship between quantum information theory and high-energy physics.

The study emphasizes the importance of 'magic' in measuring the complexity of quantum systems, indicating that higher magic values suggest a greater need for quantum computing.

Quantum computers, which utilize qubits that can represent both 0 and 1 simultaneously, have the potential to revolutionize industries such as drug discovery and materials science.

This research, co-led by twin professors Martin and Chris White, shifts the focus from traditional studies on quantum entanglement to examining how suitable particles, like top quarks, can enhance quantum computing capabilities.

The LHC has previously demonstrated its capability to observe complex quantum behaviors, including evidence of quantum entanglement, at unprecedented energy levels.

As the world's largest particle accelerator, the LHC features a 27-kilometre ring that accelerates particle beams to nearly the speed of light, facilitating groundbreaking research in particle physics.

Looking ahead, the High Luminosity-LHC is set to enhance the facility's capabilities by 2029, allowing for a tenfold increase in Higgs boson studies.

Since resuming operations in 2022 after extensive upgrades, the LHC has continued its research into dark matter candidates, including dark photons.

In light of these findings, Arthur C. Clarke's famous quote about advanced technology being indistinguishable from magic resonates strongly with the implications of this research.

The study, published in Physical Review D on December 18, 2024, underscores the collaborative efforts of the White brothers, who aim to unlock the potential of advanced computing paradigms.

Recent advancements in quantum computing, such as Quantinuum's announcement of a computer outperforming Google's quantum supremacy result by 100-fold, highlight the rapid progress in this field.