Physics

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Cornell University have successfully detected the presence of the Bragg glass phase, a previously elusive phase of matter, using a combination of X-ray data and a state-of-the-art machine learning data analysis tool. This discovery has laid to rest a long-standing question in the field of physics, providing tangible evidence

Quantum computing has garnered significant attention for its potential to revolutionize the realms of speed and memory usage in computational tasks. Unlike classical computers that rely on binary digital bits (0s and 1s), quantum computers utilize quantum bits (qubits) that can store information in values between 0 and 1. This unique ability empowers quantum algorithms

The discovery of charge density waves (CDW) and the transition of materials into an excitonic insulator phase have opened up new possibilities in the field of quantum physics. Recently, a team of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, along with other institutes, conducted a study to investigate the potential occurrence of metal-insulator transitions and excitonic

Radiation and its interaction with water have long fascinated scientists and raised important questions about the behavior of free electrons in this crucial substance. In an effort to shed light on this topic, a team of theoretical physicists from DESY collaborated with colleagues from the Argonne National Laboratory in the United States. Using data collected

Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made significant strides in unraveling the mysteries of infinite-layer nickelates, a class of unconventional superconductors. By providing new data and analysis in their recent publication in Nature Materials, the research team sheds light on the unique properties and behaviors

The study of exotic nuclei and their properties has always been of great importance in the field of nuclear physics. With the advent of new generation radioactive-ion beam facilities, researchers now have the opportunity to conduct previously challenging experiments that can deepen our understanding of the origins of the chemical elements in the universe. In

Programmable photonic integrated circuits (PPICs) have the potential to revolutionize computation, sensing, and signaling. Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea, along with their collaborators at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), have made significant progress in incorporating microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) into PPICs. This breakthrough,

The field of quantum computing has made significant strides in recent years, with major players like Google and IBM offering cloud-based quantum computing services. However, there are still limitations to the capabilities of quantum computers. One of the main challenges is the availability of qubits, which are the basic units of quantum information. Unlike traditional

Experimental research conducted by a joint team from Los Alamos National Laboratory and D-Wave Quantum Systems aims to understand the complex role of fluctuations in inducing magnetic ordering on a network of qubits. This research offers valuable insights into the behavior of quantum systems and has the potential to reduce the cost of quantum processing

The field of photonic integrated circuits has gained significant attention due to its potential applications in data centers, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and more. The use of photons instead of electrons in electronic circuits offers improved performance and cost-effectiveness. However, the challenge lies in accurately mapping the internal light motion of photonic chips, which are

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