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Quantum navigation could transform how we travel. So what is it, and how does it work?

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Quantum technology is no longer confined to the lab—it's making its way into our everyday lives.

It's about to transform something even more fundamental: how we navigate the world.

Quantum science describes the behavior of particles at scales smaller than an atom.

Quantum sensors are so sensitive because quantum particles react to tiny changes in their environment.

They are extremely good at detecting even the smallest changes in things like time, gravity or magnetic fields.

If these challenges can be overcome, quantum navigation could reshape everyday life in subtle but profound ways. While quantum navigation won't replace GPS overnight, it could become an essential part of the infrastructure that keeps the world moving. This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Provided by The ConversationThis story was originally published on Tech Xplore . Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates..