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research quantum

British  

noun

  1. the standard by which the contribution to a university of individual academics is measured and on the basis of which universities receive government funding and academics are promoted

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The hope is that, after several more years of research, quantum teleportation will be viable across many miles.

From New York Times • May 25, 2022

Jariatou Jarra wanted to research quantum mechanics when she started her physics degree at Imperial College London.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2021

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