Theory and experiments developed at Michigan State use ‘mirror nuclei’ to probe fundamental physics of…
Browsing: Atomic Physics
Atomic Physics focuses on the study of atoms as isolated systems, examining the behavior and properties of electrons and nuclei. This field has been fundamental to understanding the structure of matter, leading to breakthroughs in quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and the development of technologies like lasers and atomic clocks. Ongoing research in atomic physics not only probes the fundamental laws of nature but also drives innovation in fields ranging from quantum computing to precision measurement.
Spawned by the spins of electrons in magnetic materials, these tiny whirlpools behave like independent…
Quarks and Antiquarks at High Momentum Shake the Foundations of Visible Matter Jefferson Lab and…
Experiments will give scientists a closer look at how exploding stars create world’s heaviest elements.…
New technique delivers resolution improvement in ultrafast processes. An international consortium of scientists, initiated by…
A novel neutron-based method has uncovered atomic-scale silicon behaviors, refined our knowledge of neutron structure,…
University of Chicago and German Physicists Propose New Realm of ‘Unnuclear Physics’ Even though neutrons…
New study published in Nature Communications is the first to show strong optical properties in…
The Science Protons populate the nucleus of every atom in the universe. Inside the nucleus, they cling…
Discovery of a new exotic hadron containing two charm quarks and an up and a…
A key reaction in the slow neutron-capture process that forms elements occurs less frequently than…
Collisions of Light Produce Matter and Antimatter From Pure Energy Study demonstrates a long-predicted process…
CD-1 milestone marks start of project execution phase for next-generation nuclear physics facility that will…
Scientists observe a new kind of light emission when electrons in topological insulators abruptly reverse…
A one-atom-thin 2D magnet developed by Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley could advance new applications…
Using femtosecond lasers, researchers mapped real-time plasma motion across a surface, uncovering complex, non-uniform dynamics…
New noise analysis reveals hidden inefficiencies in solar cells, helping scientists design even more efficient…
Giant quantum vortices created in polariton fluids offer new tools for light-based tech and black…