Recent research published in Nature Communications by a team of scientists led by Rice University’s Qimiao Si has shed light on the potential existence of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level in quantum materials. This groundbreaking discovery could pave the way for the development of new forms of quantum computing and electronic devices, with
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Advancements in quantum computing have opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for scientists and researchers. The idea of simulating quantum particles using a computer made up of quantum particles has long been a goal in the field of physics. Recent breakthroughs by scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich and their colleagues from Slovenia have brought
In a groundbreaking new study by researchers at the University of Waterloo and Universidad Complutense de Madrid, the long-standing theory of kugelblitze, black holes formed by concentrated light, has been brought into question. The research, titled “No black holes from light,” challenges the existing notions of black hole formation and sheds light on the limitations
The recent research conducted at Legnaro National Laboratory has shed light on the transfer of neutrons in weakly bound nuclei. Specifically, the focus was on the one-neutron stripping process in interactions involving lithium-6 and bismuth-209. Published in the journal Nuclear Science and Techniques, the study has unveiled new insights into how these reactions unfold. Contrary
Superconductivity is a phenomenon that has intrigued researchers for decades due to its potential applications in various fields. A recent study published in Physical Review Letters delves into the realm of quadratic electron-phonon coupling and its impact on superconductivity through the formation of quantum bipolarons. This study sheds light on a less explored aspect of
Photonic alloys, a combination of multiple photonic crystals, are seen as a breakthrough in controlling the propagation of electromagnetic waves. However, a major limitation with these materials is the phenomenon of light backscattering, which hinders the transmission of data and energy through them. Researchers at Shanxi University and the Hong Kong University of Science and
The search for di-Higgs production presents a significant challenge for physicists compared to the already difficult task of finding a single Higgs boson. Di-Higgs production, where two Higgs bosons are found at the same place and time, is about 1,000 times rarer than the production of a single Higgs boson. During the Run 2 of
In a groundbreaking new development, scientists from the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics have devised an innovative method to capture dark matter using a specifically designed 3D printed vacuum system. This cutting-edge technology aims to detect domain walls and potentially unlock some of the universe’s most perplexing mysteries. According to Professor Clare Burrage, one
In a groundbreaking experiment conducted by a team of researchers led by Philip Walther at the University of Vienna, the impact of Earth’s rotation on quantum entangled photons was measured. This pioneering work, which was recently published in Science Advances, represents a significant advancement in the field of rotation sensitivity in entanglement-based sensors. By utilizing
In a groundbreaking study led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, a significant advancement has been made in enabling and harnessing ultra-fast spin behavior in ferromagnets. Published in Physical Review Letters and recognized as an editors’ suggestion, this research opens the door to achieving terahertz frequencies using conventional ferromagnets, potentially revolutionizing communication and
A recent study published in Nature Communications by physicists from Singapore and the UK has unveiled an optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS). This discovery sheds light on the intriguing parallels between fluid dynamics and the energy flow of structured light. The lead author of the study, Yijie Shen, highlights the resemblance between
The field of microscopy has seen significant advancements in recent years, with researchers constantly striving to improve the clarity and sharpness of imaging techniques. A team of researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus has taken a unique approach by adapting techniques commonly used in astronomy to enhance microscopy images. Their findings, published in the journal
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has made a groundbreaking achievement in the field of optical imaging technology. A new all-optical complex field imager has been developed, which has the capability to capture both amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for digital processing. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize
The recent discovery of a time crystal on a microscale semiconductor chip has opened up a new realm of possibilities in the field of quantum physics. Researchers have observed the chip oscillating at a rate of several billion times per second, revealing exceptionally high non-linear dynamics in the GHz range. This groundbreaking experiment, published in
In a recent study published in Advanced Science, a research group successfully developed a giant magneto-superelasticity of 5% in a Ni34Co8Cu8Mn36Ga14 single crystal. This breakthrough was accomplished by introducing arrays of ordered dislocations that led to the formation of preferentially oriented martensitic variants during the magnetically induced reverse martensitic transformation. Elasticity, the ability of materials