The field of electronics is constantly evolving, with the demand for smaller, faster devices ever-increasing. However, one of the main challenges faced by researchers is the ability to analyze the materials used in these devices with a high level of precision. A recent breakthrough by physicists at Michigan State University has provided a new technique
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Dark matter, an invisible substance that makes up approximately 80% of the matter in the universe, has long puzzled scientists. While its existence is inferred through the effects of its gravity, detecting dark matter has proven to be a challenging task. Despite numerous experiments and observations, dark matter continues to elude direct detection. Advancements in
Recent research has shed light on the physical mechanisms of fracture in soft materials, offering a promising path towards the development of new, defect-free materials. The groundbreaking study, titled “Elastic instability behind brittle fracture,” was published in Physical Review Letters and has the potential to revolutionize various technological sectors. Crucial Discoveries The study conducted by
Innovations in the field of materials research have led to remarkable advancements in utilizing synchrotron radiation for various applications. One such groundbreaking discovery was made by physicist Alexander Chao and his doctoral student Daniel Ratner in 2010, where they found a solution to the challenge of enhancing the power of emitted radiation from storage rings.
Supersymmetry (SUSY) has been a subject of great interest in the realm of particle physics. It proposes the existence of superpartners for known particles, offering solutions to some of the mysteries that have eluded scientists for years. One particular superpartner, the top squawk or “stop,” has been a focus of research within the CMS collaboration.
The potential for quantum computers to revolutionize the world of computing is undeniable. One of the key components needed to make an effective quantum computer is a reliable quantum bit, or qubit, that can exist in a simultaneous 0 or 1 state for a sufficiently long period, known as its coherence time. One promising approach
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. This groundbreaking discovery has the potential to revolutionize the field of quantum computing and electronic devices by enabling new forms of technology that
Quantum computing has been a topic of interest for physicists for many years, with the goal of simulating quantum particles using a computer made up of quantum particles itself. Recently, scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich, in collaboration with colleagues from Slovenia, have made significant strides in this area. By utilizing a quantum annealer, they were able
Recent research by a team of scientists from the University of Waterloo and Universidad Complutense de Madrid has shed new light on the existence of “kugelblitze,” a type of black hole speculated to be caused by extremely high concentrations of light. This groundbreaking research challenges long-standing theories and demonstrates that kugelblitze are impossible in our
Recent research conducted at Legnaro National Laboratory has shed light on the transfer of neutrons in weakly bound nuclei. The study, focusing on the one-neutron stripping process in reactions involving lithium-6 and bismuth-209, has been published in the journal Nuclear Science and Techniques. Contrary to previous beliefs, the research findings have shown that the one-neutron
In a recent study published in Physical Review Letters (PRL), researchers delve into the realm of quadratic electron-phonon coupling and its potential to boost superconductivity by forming quantum bipolarons. Electron-phonon coupling signifies the interaction between electrons and lattice vibrations known as phonons. This interaction plays a pivotal role in enabling superconductivity in certain materials, as
Photonic alloys have shown great promise in controlling the propagation of electromagnetic waves, offering new opportunities for the development of waveguides. However, a critical limitation of these materials is the phenomenon of light backscattering, which hinders the efficient transmission of data and energy. Researchers are constantly exploring new ways to reduce or eliminate this issue
Finding not just one Higgs boson, but two at the same time, is an exceptionally challenging task. Known as di-Higgs production, this process is about 1,000 times rarer than the production of a single Higgs boson. With only a few thousand di-Higgs events expected during the entire Run 2 of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC),
Scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics have embarked on an ambitious mission to trap dark matter using a specially designed 3D printed vacuum system. By detecting domain walls, they hope to unlock some of the mysteries surrounding the universe. This groundbreaking research has been published in Physical Review D and promises to
A groundbreaking experiment led by Philip Walther and his team at the University of Vienna has delved into the intricate relationship between Earth’s rotation and quantum entangled photons. This study, published in Science Advances, represents a monumental leap in rotation sensitivity within entanglement-based sensors, hinting at the potential for further exploration of the convergence between