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
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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
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,