Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in partnership with EPB of Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), recently made a groundbreaking advancement…
Category: Physics
Scientists Unravel Mystery of Cosmic Ray Acceleration
Scientists have made significant strides toward understanding how collisionless shock waves—phenomena found throughout the universe—can accelerate particles to extreme speeds. These shock waves, some of the most powerful natural particle…
Phase-Matching-Free Second-Order Nonlinear Optics Enables Efficient Octave-Spanning Light Generation in Ultrathin Crystals
Since the invention of the laser in 1960, nonlinear optics has advanced at a remarkable pace, seeking new methods to manipulate light and expand its spectral properties. A key goal…
Quantum Computers Simulate Particle Interactions
Science, particularly in the realm of computing, is constantly pushing boundaries in the search for faster, more powerful, and more efficient tools that can solve increasingly complex problems. One of…
New Advances in QCD Theory Improve Our Understanding of the Proton’s Structure
The study of the proton and other subatomic particles, particularly the quarks and gluons that constitute these particles, presents a unique and deeply challenging task in the field of particle…
New Approach to Detect Dark Matter Using Earth’s Ionosphere
Dark matter, an unseen substance that makes up the majority of the universe’s mass, remains one of the most intriguing mysteries in modern physics. For decades, scientists have sought to…
Hydrogen Ions Manipulate Weyl Nodes in Magnetic Topological Material
A team of physicists led by Lia Krusin-Elbaum from The City College of New York has developed a groundbreaking technique that utilizes hydrogen cations (H+) to manipulate the electronic band…
Quantum Refrigerator Cools Qubits to Record-Low Temperatures
Quantum computers are poised to revolutionize a wide array of industries, from medicine and energy to encryption, artificial intelligence, and logistics. These advanced computers leverage the unique properties of quantum…
Optimizing Plasma Stability for Sustainable Fusion Energy
The global energy crisis and the urgent need for clean and sustainable energy sources to meet the increasing energy demand have driven many scientists and engineers to explore innovative solutions.…
Turning Non-Ferroelectrics into Ferroelectric Materials Using Proximity
Ferroelectrics are materials that possess a unique property: they exhibit a spontaneous polarization, meaning they have an inherent division of positive and negative charges within their structure, much like a…
Groundbreaking Quantum Simulation Reveals Non-Hermitian Skin Effect in Two Dimensions
A groundbreaking achievement in quantum physics has emerged from a research team led by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), who, in collaboration with Peking University (PKU),…
Researchers Discover Fractional Excitons with Unique Quantum Properties
In the fascinating world of quantum physics, where particles defy conventional logic, subatomic entities sometimes behave in ways that seem almost magical. The rules of classical physics, which govern the…
Evidence Found for Paraparticles That Defy Traditional Classification
For nearly a century, quantum mechanics has framed our understanding of the universe at its smallest scales. Among its many profound discoveries is the categorization of all fundamental particles into…
New Study Reveals Cooperative Dynamics in Glass-Forming Liquids
Glass, although commonplace and seemingly simple, holds a unique place in materials science, particularly due to the unusual physics underlying its behavior. This material, often associated with transparency and fragility,…
Aluminum Nanostrips Achieve Near-Perfect Single-Photon Detection for Quantum Computing
Quantum computers represent a remarkable leap in information processing, harnessing the principles of quantum mechanics to solve problems that classical computers cannot. One of the most challenging aspects of quantum…
Researchers Develop Electric-Field-Based Writing for Low-Power MRAM
In recent years, computing technology has been evolving rapidly, and one of the most significant advancements has been the development of new types of memory designed to address the limitations…
Direct Measurement of Quantum Equations from Experimental Data
Quantum physics is one of the most fascinating and perplexing fields in modern science. It is a broad discipline that spans everything from the behavior of subatomic particles shortly after…
Researchers Uncover Molecular Mechanisms Behind “Superionic” Behavior in Solid-State Battery Material
Researchers at Duke University have made a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly impact the future of rechargeable batteries. In their study, they uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind a material that…
The Impact of Initial Velocity and Repulsion Radius on Phase Transitions in Self-Propelled Particle Systems
Phase transitions in the collective motions of self-propelled particles are a fascinating area of study that bridges the boundaries of biology, physics, and computational science. These phenomena occur in systems…
Leveraging Orbital Angular Momentum for Next-Generation Optical Metrology
Metrology forms the backbone of modern science and industry by providing precise standards to measure and interpret the world around us. Among its many branches, optical metrology has long held…
Sharp Drop in Superfluid Stiffness Observed During Phase Transition in Indium Oxide Films
A team of physicists from Université Grenoble Alpes and CNRS in France, in collaboration with a colleague from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany, has recently made an intriguing discovery…