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
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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
In a groundbreaking study conducted by an international team led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, a significant breakthrough was achieved in the realm of ultra-fast spin behavior in ferromagnets. The research, titled “Spin inertia and auto-oscillations in ferromagnets,” sheds light on the potential of utilizing conventional ferromagnets to reach terahertz frequencies, paving
In a groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Communications, physicists from Singapore and the UK have unveiled an optical analog of the renowned Kármán vortex street (KVS). This optical KVS pulse showcases a striking resemblance between fluid dynamics transport phenomena and the flow of structured light. The lead author of the study, Yijie Shen, hailing
In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus has revolutionized the field of microscopy by adapting astronomy techniques to enhance the clarity and sharpness of images of biological samples. This innovative approach, detailed in the journal Optica, promises to provide biologists with a more efficient and cost-effective way to obtain
The recent development by researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) of an all-optical complex field imager marks a significant milestone in optical imaging technology. This innovative device is capable of capturing both amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for digital processing, promising to revolutionize various fields including biomedical
The recent experiment conducted by researchers from the Paul-Drude-Institute for Solid State Electronics (PDI) in Berlin, Germany, and the Centro Atómico Bariloche and Instituto Balseiro (CAB-IB) in Argentina, has unveiled groundbreaking discoveries in the realm of time crystals. By observing a time crystal on a microscale semiconductor chip oscillating at several billion times per second,
In a groundbreaking study published in Advanced Science, a research group managed to achieve a remarkable giant magneto-superelasticity of 5% in a single crystal composed of Ni34Co8Cu8Mn36Ga14. This achievement opens up new possibilities in the field of material science by introducing arrays of ordered dislocations to shape preferentially oriented martensitic variants during a magnetically induced
Quantum computing has long been hailed as the future of technology, promising the ability to solve complex problems in a fraction of the time it would take traditional computers. One of the key challenges in achieving this potential lies in the creation and control of qubits, the building blocks of quantum computers. Researchers at MIT
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Materials, researchers have unveiled a new oxide material, Ca3Co3O8, that challenges traditional understandings of material properties. By manipulating correlated oxides with atomic precision, the team has achieved a remarkable combination of ferromagnetism, polar distortion, and metallicity in a single material, sparking widespread scientific interest in the field of
Understanding how electrons interact and move within new materials is crucial for materials scientists and engineers. The behavior of devices made with these materials depends on factors such as the flow of electrical current, superconductivity, and the preservation of electron spin. In a recent development, a team at Caltech has discovered a method that simplifies