Science magazine Scientific American has announced the Quantum Shorts 2013 competition, in partnership with Tor Books, a science fiction and fantasy publisher, and the Centre for Quantum Technologies at the National University of Singapore. The Quantum Shorts contest encourages readers to submit a short story that is inspired by quantum theory. Entries can be submitted now through December 1, 2013 at http://shorts.quantumlah.org.
Quantum theory states that particles can be in more than one place at the same time, or exhibit a strange, almost telepathic link called entanglement.
A panel of judges will select the winners and runner-ups in three different categories: Open International, Student International and Student Singapore. The public will vote and decide the People's choice prize in the Open International category. Winners will receive a trophy, a cash prize and a one-year digital subscription to ScientificAmerican.com. The winner of the Open International category will be featured on ScientificAmerican.com.
The short story submissions are limited to 1,000 words in length, in English. Entries must be uploaded to the Quantum Shorts website at http://shorts.quantumlah.org, which also features a full set of rules and guidelines.
