Nanocryotron “Superconductivity Switch” Supercharges Particle Detectors
Argonne researchers have created a new device that acts like a superconductivity switch, helping boost the signal of tiny particles in particle colliders. In particle…
Look to SciTechDaily.com for staying up-to-date on the latest developments in particle physics. Particle physics is the study of the fundamental constituents of matter and the forces that govern their interactions. It is also known as high-energy physics, because it involves the use of high-energy particle accelerators to study the behavior of subatomic particles.
Particle physics is a key area of research in modern physics, and is essential to our understanding of the universe at its most fundamental level. It has led to many groundbreaking discoveries over the years, including the discovery of the Higgs boson, which is responsible for giving particles mass.
On this page, you will find the latest news and research on particle physics from around the world, covering topics such as the search for new particles, the study of particle interactions, and the exploration of the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
Argonne researchers have created a new device that acts like a superconductivity switch, helping boost the signal of tiny particles in particle colliders. In particle…
Neutron star mergers are a treasure trove for new physics signals, with implications for determining the true nature of dark matter, according to research from…
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 new advance by Stanford engineers could lead to particle accelerators being widely available in science, medicine, and industry. Stanford researchers are getting closer to…
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…
An exotic electronic state observed by MIT physicists could enable more robust forms of quantum computing. The electron is the basic unit of electricity, as…
Scientists have made a discovery that may help to unlock the microscopic mystery of high-temperature superconductivity The paper published in Nature could help address the…
Recent research has discovered that, in contrast to earlier assumptions, substantial quantities of aerosol particles are generated across extensive regions of the West Siberian taiga…
Gravitational lensing maps from initial data promise even more detail. Argonne is part of a multi-institutional effort to survey the sky for clues about the…
Nuclear physicists at Jefferson Lab have mapped the distribution of the strong force within the proton, employing a framework that links to gravity, opening a…
Researchers have conclusively observed the many-body pairing pseudogap in unitary Fermi gases, advancing our understanding of superconductivity mechanisms. A research team led by Professors Jianwei…
Completion of massive underground caverns for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) paves the way for groundbreaking neutrino research, involving an international team of over…
How Gamma Rays Track the Velocity of the Galactic Microquasar SS 433’s Jets and Uncover Highly Efficient Particle Acceleration. The microquasar SS 433 stands out…
When a high-energy photon strikes a proton, secondary particles diverge in a way that indicates that the inside of the proton is maximally entangled. An…
Scientists at the Large Hadron Collider are probing new particles beyond the Standard Model of Particle Physics, aiming to unravel its limitations and foster advancements…
X-rays reveal the synchronized jiggling of lattice and atomic spins. Scientists have uncovered the interaction between lattice vibrations and spins in a hybrid excitation called…
The Baksan Experiment on Sterile Transitions (BEST) finds evidence of the sterile neutrino, a hypothetical particle that interacts only via gravity. Scientists have confirmed possible…