In an exciting and ground-breaking advancement in the field of fusion energy, the SMART tokamak has successfully generated its first tokamak plasma. This marks a crucial milestone in the global…
Category: Physics
Light Switches On Hidden Gap in Magnetic Topological Insulator
Topological insulators (TIs) are at the forefront of condensed matter physics research, captivating scientists due to their unique and puzzling characteristics. These materials are insulators at their core, yet their…
Researchers Enhance Terahertz Frequency Conversion in Graphene-Based Devices
The rapidly advancing field of terahertz (THz) technology stands at the threshold of transforming multiple industries, including wireless communication, medical imaging, security, and quality control. A groundbreaking study led by…
Molecules Finally Enter the Quantum Computing Race
Quantum computing has long been a field dominated by ions, neutral atoms, and superconducting circuits, where experiments have demonstrated remarkable potential. These quantum systems form the bedrock for what many…
Transient Ion Resonances Enhance X-ray Diffraction for Ultrafast Imaging
In 2023, attosecond science was honored with the Nobel Prize in Physics, highlighting the transformative power of attosecond-scale experiments in understanding the swift movements of electrons within atoms, molecules, and…
The Secrets of Infinite Layer Nickelates for High Temperature Superconductivity
Superconductivity, a phenomenon where materials conduct electricity without resistance, is one of the most promising areas of modern physics. First discovered over 100 years ago in mercury at extremely low…
Transforming Plasma Control for Fusion Power
In the quest for harnessing clean and limitless energy through nuclear fusion, Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has taken a significant step forward with its development of the SPARC tokamak, a…
Strong Electron Interactions Create “Umbilical Cord” Connection Between Energy Bands
Quantum mechanics, the realm of physics that governs the behavior of subatomic particles, often reveals surprising and counterintuitive phenomena. Among these is the concept of energy quantization, where certain physical…
Discovery of a New Superconducting Alloy with Potential for High-Temperature Applications
Superconductivity, the phenomenon in which materials conduct electricity with zero electrical resistance, is at the heart of cutting-edge technological innovations, ranging from medical MRI machines to magnetic levitation (maglev) trains.…
Ultrafast Laser Pulses Drive Ferroelectric Materials into Novel Metastable States
The materials we encounter in our everyday life are as varied as their functions. A dry material can make an excellent fire starter, whereas a soft material is well-suited for…
Nonlinear Chiral Metasurfaces Enable All-to-Circular Polarization Upconversion
Circularly polarized light—where the electric field of light spirals in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction as it travels—has become integral to several advanced applications, including in medical imaging, optical communications,…
The Unexpected Link Between Relativity and Superconductivity
Special relativity, first articulated by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century, fundamentally altered the way we understand space, time, and the very fabric of the universe. While this theory…
Fresh Evidence for Quark-Gluon Plasma in Small Nucleus Collisions
In an exciting new development at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory, an analysis of data from the PHENIX experiment has provided fresh evidence suggesting that…
Scientists Glimpse the “Shoreline” of the Island of Stability
A groundbreaking new study, published in Physical Review Letters, reveals a significant step forward in the quest to explore the “island of stability” within the realm of superheavy nuclei. A…
New X-ray Technology Sets Record for Brightness
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have made a groundbreaking achievement by using a combination of the National Ignition Facility (NIF) laser and ultra-light metal foams to produce…
Long-Lived Entanglement Demonstrated Between Molecules Using Magic-Wavelength Optical Tweezers
Researchers at Durham University have recently made a groundbreaking discovery that could potentially revolutionize quantum computing, sensing, and our fundamental understanding of physics. In a paper published in Nature, the…
Counterflow Superfluidity Observed in Ultracold Atomic System
In groundbreaking research, Chinese scientists have successfully observed a novel quantum state of matter known as counterflow superfluidity. This discovery was made during atomic ultracold quantum simulation experiments conducted by…
Simple Model Predicts Material Hardness
Researchers at Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) have developed a new, simple physical model to predict the hardness of materials. This groundbreaking model allows for the prediction of…
Fruit Flies Teach Us About the Physics of Life
During the past century, Drosophila melanogaster, commonly known as the fruit fly, has become one of the most widely used model organisms in scientific research. While fruit flies might seem…
Voltage-Induced Magnetic Phase Separation in Lanthanum Strontium Manganite
A groundbreaking study by a team of researchers has uncovered a novel way to manipulate the magnetic behavior of quantum materials using applied voltages, specifically focusing on lanthanum strontium manganite…