“In April 2021, Mourik sought answers from corresponding author Önder Gül, asking in an email: “Did you know about these undisclosed data manipulations prior to publication of the paper?” Gül responded, 1 day later: “Yes, I did.””
A Microsoft-funded 2017 paper behind its quantum chip used data from 4 of 21 devices tested. Its corresponding author said he knew about the undisclosed data handling before publication. Two co-authors want it retracted. The journal considers the matter closed.