The absorption of water waves is a critical process that determines the energy loss of these waves, ultimately reducing their impacts on shores and surrounding structures. As extreme weather conditions become more frequent, finding effective strategies to enable efficient absorption has become a pressing concern. For decades, researchers at Sorbonne Université CNRS, Institut Polytechnique de
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The world of materials science is constantly evolving, with researchers striving to uncover new states of matter and understand their unique properties. One such state is liquid crystal, which exhibits properties of both liquid and solid. However, there is another intriguing state of matter that has remained elusive for over half a century – the
In a recent development, Professor Debashis Chanda, a researcher at the University of Central Florida’s NanoScience Technology Center, has made significant progress in photon detection technology. Photon detection, the process of detecting elementary particles that span from visible light to radio frequencies, has traditionally relied on the modulation of voltage or current amplitude. However, Chanda’s
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Chalmers University of Technology, and Sapienza University of Rome have made significant progress in understanding the behavior of high-critical-temperature copper-based superconductors. These materials, even at temperatures above their critical temperature, exhibit strange properties that differ from those of normal metals. The findings
The field of optics has seen tremendous advancements in recent years, particularly in the development of miniaturized and lightweight optical devices. Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have made significant progress in this area by utilizing 3D printing and porous silicon to create compact, visible wavelength achromats. These hybrid micro-optics offer high performance, efficiency,
Physicists at RIKEN have recently made significant progress in their exploration of unusual states of matter, with the potential for future applications in quantum computation. By harnessing the properties of ultrathin layers of materials, known as 2D materials, researchers are able to unlock exotic states that could revolutionize electronic devices. When a material is reduced
At the nanoscale level, traditional heat transfer methods involving quantum particles called phonons fall short of effectively removing heat from semiconductors. Researchers at Purdue University have identified a potential solution by harnessing the power of hybrid quasiparticles known as polaritons. Unlike phonons and photons, polaritons offer a distinct way of carrying energy, making them a
In 1960, Joaquin Luttinger put forth a groundbreaking statement that established a link between the total number of particles a system can accommodate and its behavior under low-energy excitations. Initially, this theorem was found to hold true in systems of independent particles. However, what makes Luttinger’s theorem even more remarkable is that it continues to
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Cambridge have unlocked the secret of magnetic monopoles, isolated magnetic charges, in a material closely related to rust. This remarkable finding has the potential to revolutionize the field of computing, paving the way for greener and faster technologies. By utilizing diamond quantum sensing, the scientists observed
Protein research, diagnostics, and analytics have always relied on the accurate detection, identification, and analysis of macromolecules. Mass spectrometry, a common method used for this purpose, separates charged particles (ions) according to their mass-to-charge ratio and measures the intensity of the signals generated by a detector. However, conventional detectors have limitations when it comes to
Non-Newtonian fluids have captivated scientists and researchers for many years due to their unique properties that defy traditional definitions of solids and liquids. From oobleck to quicksand, these substances exhibit behaviors that change under stress or pressure, posing a challenge for scientists to understand their underlying physics. However, a breakthrough study conducted by researchers at
A recent study has revealed that universities have a crucial role to play in the development and success of the high-tech fusion industry. The study, authored by experts in academia and industry, emphasizes the need for public-private partnerships and the expansion of fusion-oriented programs in universities. Despite the growing interest and potential of fusion as
In the quest for increased data storage and faster-performing computers, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have made a groundbreaking discovery. Led by Srinivasa Singamaneni, they have developed a new type of magnet with enormous potential in the computing world. This 2D magnet, described in the journal npj 2D Materials and Applications,
Scientists at the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Physics have made a ground-breaking discovery in the field of optics. By superposing two light beams twisted in the clockwise direction, they have successfully created counterclockwise twists in the dark regions of the resultant superposition. This research has been published in the journal Optica and holds implications
Scientists engaged in quantum research now have access to a groundbreaking tool that promises to accelerate and enhance their work. Developed by researchers at the Quantum Engineering Technology Labs and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) at the University of Bristol, this innovative robotic arm is poised to unlock major breakthroughs in the field. With a