Physics

The Higgs boson, a mysterious particle that has captivated scientists and researchers for over a decade, has become a crucial element in the quest to understand the fundamental nature of the universe. Recently, the ATLAS collaboration announced a groundbreaking achievement in measuring the mass of the Higgs boson, surpassing all previous measurements in precision. This

Pulsed laser scanning lidar technology has revolutionized the field of autonomous driving and robotic mobility. This technology utilizes direct time-of-flight (d-ToF) measurements to enable three-dimensional imaging of complex scenes. However, there are still several challenges to overcome for its widespread industrial application. These challenges include enhancing the observation field of view (FoV) with high angular

The electromagnetic spectrum holds vast potential for technological advancements, and researchers from Rice University have recently discovered a previously unexplored portion of this spectrum. While visible light has been extensively studied, frequencies beyond human vision have largely remained untapped. This untapped area, commonly referred to as the “new terahertz gap,” encompasses frequencies of 5-15 terahertz

Quantum mechanics, with its peculiarities and counterintuitive properties, continues to captivate scientists and researchers worldwide. Among the bewildering phenomena in quantum physics, quantum contextuality stands out as a unique characteristic that challenges our understanding of reality. A team of researchers from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and other collaborating institutions recently

The quest to understand the enigmatic dark matter particles and their interactions with visible matter has long eluded physicists worldwide. Traditional experimental methods have proven ineffective in detecting these elusive particles that neither emit, reflect, nor absorb light. However, a team of researchers from TRIUMF, the University of Minnesota, the University of California Berkeley, and

Scientists from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with the Materials Science Institute of Madrid, have made significant progress in the field of quantum physics. Their groundbreaking study, published in Physical Review Letters, introduces a new response theory that revolutionizes the understanding of

In the world of light science and technology, the idea of confining light to subnanometer scales has long been a dream. However, recent advancements by researchers at Zhejiang University have brought us closer than ever to achieving this extraordinary feat. Traditional methods of localizing light, such as dielectric confinement and plasmonic confinement, have faced challenges

A recent white paper, written by a group of experts from renowned organizations such as CERN, DESY, and IBM Quantum, sheds light on the potential benefits of quantum computing in the field of particle physics. The paper, available on arXiv, identifies specific areas within particle physics where quantum computing can address computing challenges. This groundbreaking

Fusion energy has long been considered the ultimate solution for clean and sustainable power generation. The ability to replicate the same reaction that powers the sun holds the promise of safe, cheap, and reliable energy. Although significant progress has been made in the field of fusion research, numerous challenges still obstruct the commercial viability of

The field of particle physics is continually advancing, and the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) plays a vital role in this pursuit. Among its many intriguing phenomena, the LHC explores the interactions between highly energetic proton and lead beams, which produce a flux of photons as they travel through the accelerator. Recently, the ALICE collaboration, a

Quantum physics has always been a topic of intrigue for scientists and researchers. Its unique and complex nature has led to numerous breakthroughs and discoveries over the past century. In a recent study conducted by a team of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), a groundbreaking achievement has been made in the control

A recent study published in the journal Nanophotonics has unveiled a groundbreaking discovery in the field of light science – the ability to generate photonic time crystals (PTCs) in the near-visible spectrum. This achievement has immense implications for the future, with the potential to revolutionize the science of light and pave the way for disruptive