A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, has opened up new possibilities in the field of magnetism. The research, titled “Spin inertia and auto-oscillations in ferromagnets,” has been published in Physical Review Letters and is considered an editors’ suggestion. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the way we use
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In a groundbreaking experiment led by Philip Walther at the University of Vienna, researchers have successfully measured the effect of Earth’s rotation on quantum entangled photons. This experiment, published in Science Advances, marks a significant achievement that pushes the boundaries of rotation sensitivity in entanglement-based sensors. By utilizing optical Sagnac interferometers and quantum entanglement, the
A recent study published in Nature Communications by physicists from Singapore and the UK has unveiled an optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS). This optical KVS pulse not only sheds light on the intricate relationship between fluid dynamics and structured light but also opens up a world of possibilities in the field of
The field of microscopy has long been a vital tool in the life sciences, allowing biologists to study the intricate details of biological samples at a cellular level. However, one of the challenges faced by microscopists is obtaining clear and sharp images, especially when working with thick biological samples that bend light and create distortions.
In a groundbreaking experiment conducted by researchers from the Paul-Drude-Institute for Solid State Electronics in Berlin, Germany, and the Centro Atómico Bariloche and Instituto Balseiro in Argentina, a time crystal has been observed on a microscale semiconductor chip. This observation revealed exceptional non-linear dynamics in the GHz range, pushing the boundaries of current understanding in
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has recently made an extraordinary achievement in the realm of optical imaging technology. Researchers have successfully developed an all-optical complex field imager that has the capability to capture both the amplitude and phase information of optical fields without the need for digital processing. This groundbreaking innovation is poised
A recent breakthrough in materials science has led to the development of a single crystal with a remarkable 5% magneto-superelasticity. This innovative discovery has opened up new possibilities for contactless material operation and the creation of highly efficient energy transducers. The research team behind this groundbreaking discovery, led by Prof. Jiang Chengbao and Prof. Wang
Quantum computers have long been hailed as the future of computing due to their potential to solve incredibly complex problems in a fraction of the time it would take traditional supercomputers. However, the key challenge lies in building a system with millions of interconnected qubits that can operate cohesively. Recently, researchers at MIT and MITRE
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Materials, researchers have successfully designed a new oxide material, Ca3Co3O8, by manipulating correlated oxides at an atomic level. This material showcases a unique combination of properties, including ferromagnetism, polar distortion, and metallicity. The collaboration between Prof. Sheng Zhigao from Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese
In the field of materials physics, scientists and engineers are constantly seeking to understand how electrons interact and move within new materials, as well as how these behaviors impact the devices created with them. Questions surrounding the ease of electrical current flow, superconducting temperatures, and the preservation of electron spin states are at the forefront
In recent years, the field of strong field quantum optics has been gaining traction as an emerging area of research. This field combines elements of non-linear photoemission, rooted in strong field physics, with the well-established realm of quantum optics. While the distribution of photons in classical and non-classical light sources has been extensively studied, the
Soft robotics is an emerging field that holds immense potential for applications in various industries, from healthcare to manufacturing. A recent paper published in the journal Physical Review Letters by a team of physicists from Virginia Tech and Radboud University in the Netherlands sheds light on a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the performance of
The University of Bristol researchers have recently achieved a significant milestone in the field of quantum technology by successfully integrating the world’s smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. This groundbreaking accomplishment, showcased in their paper titled “A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit quantum light detector” published in Science Advances, marks a pivotal moment
The Venus flower basket sponge, known for its delicate glass-like lattice outer skeleton, has long been a subject of fascination for researchers due to its ability to thrive in the harsh conditions of the deep sea. A recent study conducted by an international research team reveals a new engineering feat exhibited by this ancient animal
Majoranas, named after an Italian theoretical physicist, are complex quasiparticles believed to hold the key to unlocking next-generation quantum computing systems. In the world of quantum mechanics, interactions between electrons in certain materials can give rise to emergent particles like Majoranas, which exhibit unique characteristics separate from the electrons themselves. These particles can exist in