Quantum Computing Leap: Argonne’s Qubit Breakthrough
Breakthrough realized for retaining quantum information in a single-electron quantum bit. Argonne and partners attained a major milestone toward quantum computing based on single-electron qubits:…
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Breaking the Born-Oppenheimer Approximation – Experiments Unveil Long-Theorized Quantum Phenomenon
Ultrafast lasers and X-rays have revealed the coupling between electronic and nuclear dynamics in molecules. Nearly a century ago, physicists Max Born and J. Robert…
Scientists Discover Unexpected Pathway to Batteries With High Energy, Low Cost, and Long Life
Researchers uncover an unexpected route to better lithium-sulfur batteries by visualizing reactions at the atomic scale. The journey from a laboratory discovery to real-world application…
Toothpaste Ingredient Could Extend the Range of Electric Cars
A new fluoride-containing electrolyte paves the way for high-performance, long-lasting batteries. Many toothpastes contain sodium fluoride, a compound of fluorine, to defend teeth from decay….
Inspired by Einstein and De Haas: Scientists Discover Unusual Ultrafast Motion in Layered Magnetic Materials
Cutting-edge ultrafast imaging techniques have revealed ultrafast mechanical motion tied to a change in magnetic state in a layered material. This intriguing magnetic effect could…
Extracting a Clean Fuel From Water – A Groundbreaking Low-Cost Catalyst
A new catalyst reduces the expense associated with generating environmentally sustainable hydrogen from water. A plentiful supply of clean energy is lurking in plain sight….
For the Very First Time: Scientists Analyze a Single Atom With X-Rays
New X-ray capability could find wide application in environmental and medical research, as well as the development of batteries and microelectronic devices. Scientists at Argonne…
The Future of Particle Beam Experimentation – Innovative New Algorithm Improves Our Understanding
The algorithm combines classical beam physics equations with machine-learning techniques to reduce the need for extensive data processing. When the linear accelerator at SLAC National…
Quantum Leap: Unlocking the Secrets of Complex Molecules With Hybrid Computing
A quantum computational solution for engineering materials. Researchers at Argonne explore the possibility of solving the electronic structures of complex molecules using a quantum computer….
Nuclear Popcorn: New Research Sheds Light on the Enigmatic Strong Nuclear Force
The shape of heavy nuclei changes as the energy level varies. The universe is governed by four fundamental forces that dictate the interactions between particles…
Unlocking the Unimaginable: Revolutionary New Method for Materials Discovery
Researchers have discovered a method for creating new materials for use in batteries, magnets, and microelectronics. The most skilled artists can create a one-of-a-kind…
“100 Times Better” – Tiny Magnetic Vortices Could Transform High-Performance Computers
Small magnetic whirlpools could revolutionize high-performance computer memory storage. Magnets create invisible fields that attract certain materials. A familiar example is refrigerator magnets. However, they…
For the First Time: Scientists Have Formed a Charged Rare Earth Molecule on a Metal Surface and Rotated It
For the first time, scientists formed a charged rare earth molecule on a metal surface and rotated it using scanning tunneling microscopy. Scientists from Ohio…
Quantum Breakthrough: Scientists Extend Qubit Lifetimes
Stability in Asymmetry By breaking the symmetry of their environment, scientists demonstrate a new technique for extending the length of time qubits can retain information….
A Hidden Flaw – Unlocking Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Fixing a hidden flaw might lead to improved batteries for electric cars. When compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries provide quicker charging, higher range, and…
Researchers Discover a “Diamond Factory” Deep Inside Earth
Researchers find rust and diamonds at the Earth’s core-mantle boundary. On the Earth’s surface, steel rusts due to water and air. But what about deep…
Reversing Paralysis: “Dancing Molecules” Can Fix Spinal Cord Injuries
Following a novel treatment developed with the help of the Advanced Photon Source, paralyzed mice can now “walk” once again. The Science Behind the Treatment…
Computer Chips That Imitate the Brain
A new microelectronics device can program and reprogram computer hardware on demand by using electrical pulses What if a computer could learn to rewire its…