Physics

The team of researchers at Purdue University, led by Chen-Lung Hung, has made a significant breakthrough by trapping cesium atoms on an integrated photonic circuit. This circuit acts as a transistor for photons, demonstrating the potential to construct a quantum network based on cold-atom integrated nanophotonic circuits. Through laser cooling and tight trapping, the atoms

The world’s largest particle collider, the Large Hadron Collider, is where scientists are conducting groundbreaking research deep underground at the France-Switzerland border. The primary objective is to recreate the conditions that existed immediately after the Big Bang by smashing protons into each other at nearly the speed of light. This process generates subatomic debris that

Experiments conducted at the European XFEL are making groundbreaking strides in generating states of matter that closely resemble extreme conditions found in the interior of planets or during fusion reactions. This research not only sheds light on warm dense matter (WDM) but also paves the way for measuring ultra-short phenomena. By focusing the powerful X-ray

Since the discovery of fire, humans have been on a quest to find better and more efficient ways to illuminate their indoor spaces. Over the years, we have witnessed the development of various artificial light sources, including incandescent lamps, gaslights, discharge lamps, and light-emitting diodes (LEDs). These innovations have not only revolutionized the way we

The digital age has brought about a plethora of advancements in technology, but printing technology remains a crucial component in the creation of semiconductors essential for the digital world. A recent breakthrough by a team led by Dr. Ken-ichi Yuyama at Osaka Metropolitan University has unveiled a new printing technique that could pave the way

Groundbreaking research conducted by an international team from Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich and Korea’s IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) has led to the development of a quantum sensor capable of detecting extremely minute magnetic fields at the atomic-length scale. This innovative work represents a major advancement in the field of quantum sensing, bringing scientists closer

The exploration of two-dimensional materials has revealed that when a material is reduced to one or two layers of molecules, it can exhibit completely different properties than in its thicker form. This intriguing phenomenon has captured the attention of physicist Prof. Ursula Wurstbauer and her research team at the University of Münster. They are delving

Advancements in understanding and addressing the long-standing drive-deficit problem in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments have been made by a team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). This significant discovery could potentially revolutionize the accuracy of predictions and enhance the performance of fusion energy experiments conducted at the National Ignition Facility (NIF).

Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) serves as the foundational framework for delving into the forces that operate within atomic nuclei and the protons and neutrons that make them up. One of the central areas of focus within QCD research is centered around how quarks and gluons are enclosed within nucleons. These forces can be likened mathematically to

Rare earth magnetic materials possess unique properties that stem from the behavior of electrons in the 4f shell. Traditionally, it was believed that the magnetic properties of 4f electrons were extremely difficult to manipulate. However, a groundbreaking discovery by a team of researchers from HZB, Freie Universität Berlin, and other institutions has demonstrated that laser

The devastating impacts of oil spills on marine ecosystems have been well-documented over the years. However, new research from the University of Illinois Chicago has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of oil spills – the behavior of oil droplets after they rise to the surface. This groundbreaking study by the UIC team, led

When we think of restarting a machine, we often envision simply pressing a button and watching it come to life. However, the reality is much different when it comes to major physics experiments like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN. Unlike regular devices, the LHC requires a meticulous process of resetting and recalibrating to

Quantum microscopy has taken a giant leap forward with the groundbreaking work being conducted at the University of Stuttgart. Led by Prof. Sebastian Loth, this cutting-edge technology allows for the observation of electron movement at the atomic level with unprecedented precision. The implications of this innovation are immense, particularly in the realm of material development.

In today’s world, the advancement of machine learning and artificial intelligence has been exponential, leading to the development of complex neural networks with billions of parameters. However, this rapid growth has come at a cost, with the energy consumption and training times of these networks becoming increasingly unsustainable. For example, training models like GPT-3 have

Recent research conducted by the HEFTY Topical Collaboration delved into the recombination of charm and bottom quarks to form Bc mesons within the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). Through the development of a transport model, the researchers aimed to simulate the behavior of heavy-quark bound states within the expanding QGP fireball resulting from high-energy heavy-ion collisions. The