For decades, scientists have puzzled over the rapid rise in ocean temperatures an alarming trend that defies predictions from existing climate models. Now, Australian scientist Professor Smith believes quantum physics holds the key to understanding this phenomenon.
Drawing from 70 years of ocean temperature data, Professor Smith highlights a troubling acceleration in heat absorption. This year, the world surpassed a sobering milestone: a record global average sea surface temperature of 21.1°C. Despite the wealth of data, traditional models, even when accounting for rising greenhouse gases, have struggled to explain this intensifying trend.
“The answer lies in the quantum realm,” Professor Smith explains. “Oceans store energy not just as heat but as a unique blend of thermal and quantum energy pairs of photons coupled to vibrating water molecules.” These hybrid pairs, he notes, are a natural form of quantum information distinct from the data used in quantum computing. Historically, this energy form contributed to oceanic thermal stability, particularly before 1960.
However, the delicate balance has been disrupted. The additional heat trapped by greenhouse gases has overwhelmed the ocean’s ability to release stored energy overnight, amplifying the warming effect. “This dual energy storage, though a natural mechanism, is now driving an unprecedented rise in ocean temperatures,” Smith warns.
The implications are profound. If non-thermal quantum energy is accelerating ocean heating, it must be incorporated into climate models. This refinement could improve our understanding of not only oceanic changes but also the thermal behavior of buildings, ecosystems, and infrastructure in an increasingly warmer world.
Yet, Professor Smith’s message is clear: adjusting models is not enough. “The only way to halt this dangerous trend is by addressing its root cause curbing the rise in atmospheric greenhouse gases,” he emphasizes.
As the quantum layer of ocean dynamics comes to light, it underscores both the complexity of Earth’s systems and the urgent need for decisive climate action.
