Physics

Phonons, which are quasi-particles associated with sounds or lattice vibrations, have long been thought to possess negligible magnetic moments. However, a recent experiment conducted by researchers at Nanjing University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has challenged this notion. Their study, featured in Nature Physics, has uncovered giant phonon magnetic moments in Fe2Mo3O8, a polar

Advancements in quantum computing have revolutionized the field of problem-solving, addressing challenges that were once considered insurmountable for conventional computers. Quantum computers have the potential to tackle complex problems in cryptography, pharmacology, and the study of molecular and material properties. However, the current computational capabilities of quantum computers remain limited. QUBO: Uniting Quantum and Traditional

In a groundbreaking study, quantum physicists at Delft University of Technology have harnessed the power of superconductors to control and manipulate spin waves on a chip. This pioneering research sheds new light on the interaction between magnets and superconductors, offering a glimpse into the future of electronic alternatives. The study, published in Science, highlights the

Superconducting cameras have long held promise for the field of science and biomedical research due to their ability to capture very weak light signals. However, limitations in pixel count have hindered their widespread use. In a recent study published in Nature, researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have successfully built a

The field of quantum computing is rapidly advancing, and scientists from the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) are at the forefront of this revolution. QSA, a collaboration between Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), is dedicated to designing and building the next generation of programmable quantum devices. In

Investigating systems consisting of self-propelled particles, commonly referred to as active particles, has become a rapidly growing area of research. While theoretical models often assume that the swimming speed of these particles remains constant, it is crucial to consider scenarios where the propulsion speed depends on the orientation. This is especially relevant for particles generated

Whenever light interacts with matter, it has long been observed that light appears to slow down. This phenomenon has been explained by standard wave mechanics, which can describe most daily occurrences involving light. However, a recent study by researchers from the University of Eastern Finland and Tampere University has uncovered a new perspective on this

In the world of science, the principle that the brighter the light source, the brighter the resulting image seems intuitive. However, recent research has uncovered a counterintuitive effect in X-ray diffraction images. When silicon crystals are illuminated with ultrafast laser pulses of X-ray light, the initial diffraction images appear brighter as more photons fall on

Since Antonie van Leeuwenhoek’s discovery of bacteria through a microscope in the late seventeenth century, scientists have been eager to explore the world of the infinitesimally small. However, traditional optical methods have presented limitations in terms of how closely objects can be examined. These limitations, known as the diffraction limit, stem from the wave-like nature

We are currently living in an era where the amount of data being generated is growing exponentially. This data deluge has led to a surge in the number of data centers that are required to store and process this massive amount of information. However, the energy consumption of these data centers has become a cause

In a groundbreaking study published recently in the journal Physical Review A, a group of researchers has achieved a remarkable feat by manipulating the behavior of light as if it were subjected to the forces of gravity. These findings, which are expected to have significant implications in optics and materials science, also hold the potential

Superconductivity, the ability of certain materials to conduct an electrical current with little to no resistance, has become a highly sought after property in various technological fields. This capability has the potential to significantly improve the performance of electronic and energy devices. Scientists have been actively researching methods to enhance superconductivity in specific materials, including