Physics & Quantum · Projected milestone
Quantum materials by design
50% by 2047 · including earlier years
The year is an editorial timing estimate. The percentage applies to occurrence by the stated deadline. These estimates are not calibrated odds.
Materials with chosen quantum properties, such as exotic magnetism, are designed by computer and made to order.
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Milestone stage: milestone (legacy definition)
Completion criteria: Legacy milestone: refine the observable threshold before resolving.
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Dataset updated 2026-10-18. This individual record has not been separately re-reviewed.