Quantum physics just took a leap from theory to reality! Empa researchers have, for the…
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Physics is the fundamental science that seeks to understand the laws and principles governing matter, energy, space, and time. It explores everything from the behavior of subatomic particles to the dynamics of galaxies, providing the framework for understanding how the universe works at its most basic level. Key areas include classical mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and relativity—each offering insights into different aspects of the physical world. Physics underpins much of modern technology and scientific progress, informing developments in fields as diverse as engineering, medicine, computing, and cosmology. Its ongoing research continues to reveal surprising and often counterintuitive truths about reality.
QUADCOIL is a groundbreaking computer code that simplifies the design of stellarator magnets, ensuring plasma…
Quantum entanglement, one of the strangest and most powerful aspects of physics, has just been…
Scientists have unlocked a way to read magnetic orientation at record-breaking speeds using terahertz radiation.…
For decades, scientists believed that lead-208, a “doubly magic” and highly stable atomic nucleus, was…
Physicists in Japan have developed streamlined formulas to measure quantum entanglement, revealing surprising quantum interactions…
Scientists have found that water, under extreme pressure and cold temperatures, can split into two…
For the first time, scientists have experimentally confirmed that electrons can form tornado-like structures in…
Scientists have discovered that water moving over surfaces generates significantly more electrical charge than previously…
Researchers at Empa have taken a significant step toward practical quantum computing by creating and…
Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a new technique to better understand how electrons interact…
ISTA physicists demonstrate that contact electrification depends on the contact history of materials. For centuries,…
Scientists searching for dark matter have made groundbreaking progress using new infrared spectrographic technology and…
A new study reveals that the laws of physics don’t prohibit room-temperature superconductors, rekindling hope…
Researchers have unlocked a new way to manipulate electrons in molecules with terahertz light, paving…
Einsteinium-255, produced through irradiation in ILL’s high-flux reactor, provided a continuous supply of fermium-255, facilitating…
Researchers discovered how Floquet Majorana fermions can improve quantum computing by controlling superconducting currents, potentially…
Vanishing atoms can ruin quantum calculations. Scientists have a new plan to locate leaks. Quantum…