In the century since quantum mechanics was first introduced, the field has fundamentally transformed our understanding of the natural world,…
Category: Physics
New Speed of Sound Limit Discovered in Neutron Stars
Neutron stars are among the most fascinating and enigmatic objects in the universe. Formed from the collapsed core of massive…
The Mystery of High-Temperature Superconductivity
The discovery of superconductors in 1911 was a monumental moment in the world of physics. For the first time, researchers…
Scientists Map Forces Inside the Proton with Unprecedented Detail
In a groundbreaking study, scientists have now mapped the forces acting inside a proton, providing unprecedented detail on how the…
Cooling with Nothing: Zero-Photon Detection Cools Quantum Systems
An international research collaboration led by the University of Surrey’s Nuclear Physics Group has challenged a long-standing belief in the…
Cooling Quantum Systems by Measuring the Absence of Light
The concept of measurement is integral to how we understand and navigate the world. Every day, we use our senses,…
Boosting Electro-Optic Performance in Aluminum Scandium Nitride
The ability to manipulate light using electric fields is fundamental to numerous advanced technologies, from integrated photonics to quantum information…
Hunting Dark Matter with Infrared Light
Dark matter remains one of the most perplexing mysteries in modern astrophysics. This elusive form of matter doesn’t interact with…