Quantum Revolution: Redefining Physics With Fractional Charges
Quantum mechanics tells us that the fundamental unit of charge is unbreakable – but exceptions exist. A research team led by the Paul Scherrer Institute…
Quantum mechanics tells us that the fundamental unit of charge is unbreakable – but exceptions exist. A research team led by the Paul Scherrer Institute…
Physicists successfully measure gravity in the quantum world, detecting weak gravitational pull on a tiny particle with a new technique that uses levitating magnets, putting…
Muon spectroscopy serves as a crucial experimental method for exploring the magnetic characteristics of materials. This technique involves embedding a spin-polarized muon within the crystal…
A thin-film coating protects against oxidation that can degrade superconductivity and quantum coherence. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have…
A theoretical framework aimed at measuring Reynolds similitude in superfluids could potentially prove the presence of quantum viscosity. Every liquid or gas, ranging from the…
In the field of materials science, the concepts of polarization and polarity are typically linked to insulators. Imagine, though, if we could introduce these properties…
Researchers have developed a groundbreaking protective coating for indenene, a quantum material promising for ultrafast electronics, enabling its use in air without oxidation. This innovation…
The FIT4NANO project has mapped out the expansive applications and future directions of focused ion beam technology, emphasizing its critical role in advancing research and…
Measurement of electron beam polarization is sharpest ever reported, sets stage for future flagship experiments at Jefferson Lab. Scientists are getting a more detailed look…
Harvard scientists have made a significant advance in high-pressure physics by creating a tool that directly images superconducting materials under extreme conditions, facilitating new discoveries…
Methods pioneered using the Laboratory for Laser Energetics’ OMEGA laser system show potential for sparking fusion on a larger scale. Researchers at the University of…
New research validates method for guided discovery of 3D flat-band materials. Scientists at Rice University have uncovered a first-of-its-kind material: a 3D crystalline metal in…
A new advance by Stanford engineers could lead to particle accelerators being widely available in science, medicine, and industry. Stanford researchers are getting closer to…
Highly precise optical absorption spectra of diamond reveal ultra-fine splitting. Besides being “a girl’s best friend,” diamonds have broad industrial applications, such as in solid-state…
Researchers successfully cooled positronium atoms, significantly impacting antimatter research and enabling new experiments in quantum electrodynamics and the potential for an antimatter Bose-Einstein condensate. The…
Expanding possibilities for superconducting qubits. For years, niobium was considered an underperformer when it came to superconducting qubits. Now scientists supported by Q-NEXT have found…
Researchers at Mainz University have been able to visualize the third class of magnetism, called altermagnetism, in action. Ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism have long been known…
Scientists achieve breakthrough in quantum optics with photon detector-based method, paving the way for improved quantum computing. Scientists at Paderborn University have used a new…