Physics

When we think of hearing loss, we often associate it with loud machinery and excessively noisy environments. However, a recent study published in Physics of Fluids highlights the lesser-known risk of hearing loss in public environments such as theaters and concert halls. The authors of the study aim to not only make these spaces safer

The CMS experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has made a groundbreaking step in the search for new physics. In its first study using data from Run 3, the experiment focuses on the possibility of “dark photon” production in the decay of Higgs bosons. Dark photons, unlike the particles found in the Standard Model,

Spintronics, a promising field of research aiming to revolutionize information and communication technologies, is now one step closer to becoming a reality. Researchers at RIKEN have made significant strides by investigating the dynamics of nanoscale magnetic whirlpools known as skyrmions. With their ability to be controlled by smaller currents or electric fields, skyrmions hold immense

Quantum mechanics governs the behavior of electrons within magnetic materials, with their spins dictating the magnetic properties of the material. Now, a team of researchers from JILA, led by Margaret Murnane and Henry Kapteyn, has made a groundbreaking breakthrough in controlling these spins with exceptional precision. By harnessing the power of extreme ultraviolet high-harmonic generation

Quantum materials are hailed as the key to unlocking a future of lightning-speed and energy-efficient information systems. However, harnessing their transformative potential has proven to be a challenge. In solid materials, the vast number of atoms often masks the exotic quantum properties that electrons carry. But now, researchers at Rice University have discovered a fascinating

Researchers from the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI) have made significant progress in the development of quantum sensors, paving the way for the creation of highly sensitive monitoring devices. These quantum sensors have the potential to revolutionize various fields, including medical examinations and gravitational wave detection, by offering unprecedented accuracy and precision. Led by Professor Eugene

Microscopes have long been used to study materials by irradiating them with light or electrons. However, a research group from the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo is challenging this traditional approach. They are pioneering a new method that leverages the faint light emitted by materials themselves, generated by heat. This innovative

When someone performs a belly flop into a swimming pool, the result is a loud splat, a huge splash, and a painful sting. But have you ever wondered why belly flops are so painful? According to Daniel Harris, an assistant professor in Brown University’s School of Engineering, the physics behind belly flops are not as

Researchers in Germany and the U.S. have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of material physics. They have demonstrated that the magnetic state of an atomically thin material, α-RuCl3, can be controlled solely by placing it into an optical cavity. This means that the cavity vacuum fluctuations alone are enough to change the material’s

Harnessing and controlling light is essential for the advancement of technology in various fields such as energy harvesting, computation, communications, and biomedical sensing. However, the complex behavior of light poses challenges for its efficient control. In a recent study published in Nature Physics, researchers at the CUNY Graduate Center have developed a new platform that

In the realm of scientific advancements, optical tweezers have emerged as a groundbreaking technology with numerous applications in fields like cancer therapy and environmental monitoring. These devices, which utilize lasers to manipulate tiny particles such as cells and nanoparticles, were even honored with a Nobel Prize in 2018. Now, a team of scientists has taken

In the realm of unconventional computing technologies, a team of physicists has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of room-temperature quantum fluids of light. This advancement in spatial manipulation and energy control of polariton condensates showcases the potential for high-speed, all-optical polariton logic devices, which have long been seen as the key to next-generation