Physics

An international research team comprising scientists from Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Helmholtz Institute Jena in Germany has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of X-ray spectroscopy. By conducting ultra-precise measurements on helium-like uranium, the team has successfully disentangled and separately tested quantum electrodynamic effects for extremely strong Coulomb fields of the heaviest

The exploration of materials and their properties has always been a crucial aspect of scientific research. Scientists often rely on external stimuli such as temperature or pressure to perturb materials and observe their responses. However, there is one universal factor that surpasses all others in terms of speed – light. Just as a flashlight guides

An international team of researchers from Leibniz University Hannover and the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow has made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges a previously held assumption about the impact of multiphoton components in interference effects of thermal fields and parametric single photons. Their research, published in the prestigious journal Physical Review Letters, demonstrates that

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, a research team led by scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory has made strides in the field of topological phases of matter, opening up possibilities for advancements in quantum devices. By using a unique strain engineering approach, the team successfully transformed hafnium pentatelluride (HfTe5) into

Particle diffusion has long been a topic of interest for physicists, as it plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of fluids. Recent experiments, however, have revealed unusual patterns in particle diffusion that hint at a deeper complexity yet to be discovered. In a study published in The European Physical Journal B, researchers Adrian

In a groundbreaking achievement, a team of scientists at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light has successfully cooled traveling sound waves in waveguides using laser light to a much greater extent than ever before. Led by Dr. Birgit Stiller, the team’s research brings us closer to achieving the quantum ground state of

The University of Basel has recently made significant progress in the field of quantum memory by successfully building a miniature quantum memory element using atoms in a small glass cell. This breakthrough holds immense potential for the future development of quantum technologies, including tap-proof message transmission through quantum cryptography and interconnections between quantum computers. Led

Creating and maintaining confinement of fusion-produced energetic ions is critical for the successful production of energy in a burning plasma. However, this task is not without its challenges. Fusion plasmas are characterized by a wide array of electromagnetic waves that can actually push energetic ions out of the plasma. This then leads to a reduction

In the fast-paced world of condensed matter physics, a groundbreaking discovery has emerged from successful collaborations among prominent institutions. Researchers from the Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI-1), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Paul Scherrer Institut, and the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS) have made significant progress in understanding the magnonic properties within Mn5Ge3, a three-dimensional

In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers from RIKEN and their collaborators have successfully achieved transformations between spin textures, known as skyrmions and antiskyrmions, using heat and magnetic fields. This significant development opens doors for the creation of spintronics devices with low energy consumption. In this article, we will delve into the details of this experiment and

The field of nonlinear optics has become increasingly integral to numerous technological and scientific advancements, ranging from laser development to quantum information science. One particular area of interest is the miniaturization of devices that manipulate light in nonlinear ways onto a small chip, enabling complex interactions on a chip scale. In a groundbreaking study, researchers

In the realm of physics, friction has always been a topic of great interest, influencing our daily lives in numerous ways. Skoltech researchers have recently delved into a fascinating aspect of friction, namely ultralow friction or superlubricity. Contrary to the conventional understanding of friction, they have discovered that superlubricity operates under different laws at the

Quantum computing holds immense potential for revolutionizing various industries, from climate modeling to drug discovery. However, one major hurdle in harnessing this power is the inherent variability within quantum devices, hindering their predictability and scalability. Researchers from the University of Oxford have recently overcome this challenge using a physics-informed machine learning approach. By using mathematical

A groundbreaking achievement by a team of Chinese researchers has paved the way for next-generation laser technology. Professor Wang Enge from the esteemed School of Physics at Peking University led the team in inventing a revolutionary new type of ultrathin optical crystal called Twist Boron Nitride (TBN). With a micron-level thickness, TBN is currently the

Spintronic devices have garnered significant interest in recent years for their ability to achieve high-speed processing and low-cost data storage. These devices utilize the spin of electrons to carry and manipulate information. Spin-transfer torque has been a key phenomenon enabling ultrafast and low-power spintronics. However, a promising alternative called spin-orbit torque (SOT) has emerged. This