Scientists have uncovered a new way to explore the complex transformations of 2D nanomaterials. By using nanoscale vibrating membranes, they observed how mechanical and magnetic properties shift at extreme temperatures. Phase transitions, like…
Category: 4. Physics
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Vibrations at the Atomic Scale Expose Mysterious Phase Transitions
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New Experiment Solves a Nuclear Mystery
• Physics 18, s33
Measuring how efficiently an isotope captures neutrons of various energies both confirms and refutes some surprising recent results.
When an atomic nucleus is struck by a neutron, it has a chance of…
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Physicists Bend Time Inside a Diamond, Creating a Brand-New Phase of Matter
Physicists at Washington University have forged ahead in the field of quantum mechanics by creating a new phase of matter known as “time crystals” and the even more advanced “time quasicrystals.” These groundbreaking materials defy traditional…
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Direct evidence revealed for rare pulsing pear-shapes in Gadolinium nuclei
For the first time, scientists have acquired direct evidence of rare, pulsing pear-shaped structures within atomic nuclei of the rare-earth element Gadolinium, thanks to new research led by the University of Surrey, the National Physical…
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Quantum Breakthrough: Scientists Create Schrödinger-Cat State With Record-Long Lifetime
USTC researchers created a long-lived Schrödinger-cat state, boosting quantum metrology and precision measurements. Their findings open new possibilities for quantum computing and fundamental physics. A research team led by Prof. Zhengtian Lu…
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Physicists Just Made a Century-Old Quantum Theory a Reality
Quantum physics just took a leap from theory to reality! Empa researchers have, for the first time, successfully built a long-theorized one-dimensional alternating Heisenberg model using synthetic nanographenes. By precisely shaping these tiny…
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Gauging the Temperature Sensitivity of a Nuclear Clock
• Physics 18, 60
Researchers have characterized the temperature-induced frequency shifts of a thorium-229 nuclear transition—an important step…
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The 10-Second Algorithm That Could Unlock Fusion Energy
QUADCOIL is a groundbreaking computer code that simplifies the design of stellarator magnets, ensuring plasma shapes remain practical for real-world construction. Unlike traditional methods, it rapidly predicts magnet complexity, saving time and…
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Quantum Holograms Transform Light Into Unbreakable Security
Quantum entanglement, one of the strangest and most powerful aspects of physics, has just been taken to a new level with the use of metasurfaces. Researchers have discovered a way to create quantum holograms, where entangled photons encode…
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Terahertz Pulses Just Shattered the Speed Limit for Magnetic Data Reading
Scientists have unlocked a way to read magnetic orientation at record-breaking speeds using terahertz radiation. Modern hard drives can store several million megabytes – enough for hundreds of thousands of photos. These high-capacity devices…
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