Through stochastic resonance, noise-driven fluctuations make an otherwise weak periodic signal accessible. Experiments have now reported quantum stochastic resonance, which arises from intrinsic quantum fluctuations rather than external noise.
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Ludwig, S. Noise put to use. Nat. Phys. 15, 310–311 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41567-019-0442-7
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