Particle physicists around the world are on a quest to unlock the mysteries of the universe, including the elusive dark matter that makes up a significant portion of the cosmos. Dark matter, which is invisible and five times more abundant than ordinary matter, has long puzzled scientists due to its gravitational influence on stars and
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Artificial lighting plays a crucial role in our daily lives, affecting our productivity, mood, and overall well-being. In a recent breakthrough study conducted by Professor Daisuke Koyama and his team at Doshisha University, a novel tunable ultrasonic liquid crystal (LC) light diffuser was developed. This innovative device presents a significant advancement in the field of
The international collaboration between Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich and Korea’s IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience has led to the creation of a groundbreaking quantum sensor capable of detecting minute magnetic fields at the atomic-length scale. This achievement represents a significant milestone in the field of quantum technology and has the potential to open up transformative avenues
The realm of material science has always been a captivating field, with endless possibilities waiting to be discovered. One such intriguing area of study is the investigation of two-dimensional materials. These materials, consisting of only one or two layers of molecules, exhibit unique properties that differ from their thicker counterparts. Led by physicist Prof. Ursula
The team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion (ICF). Their study, titled “Understanding the deficiency in ICF hohlraum X-ray flux predictions using experiments at the National Ignition Facility,” has shed light on the long-standing “drive-deficit” problem in fusion energy experiments.
Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) serves as the foundational framework for investigating the internal forces within atomic nuclei, including protons and neutrons. A vital aspect of QCD research centers around examining how quarks and gluons are confined within nucleons. While mathematically, these internal forces can be likened to gravity, the presence of quantum effects such as the
Rare earth magnetic materials are known for their special properties, which are a result of the electrons in the 4f shell. These materials have the strongest magnets we know of, based on rare earths. The 4f electrons in these materials are responsible for their magnetic properties, generating a large magnetic moment that remains stable even
Recent research conducted at the University of Illinois Chicago has uncovered a startling revelation about underwater oil spills. The common misconception that oil spills only affect the surface of the water has been shattered. According to the findings, oil drops from underwater oil spills can break into smaller droplets that remain suspended in the water,
The convergence of quantum entangled light sources and ultrafast stimulated Raman spectroscopy has revolutionized the field of molecular analysis. Quantum entanglement, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, allows for instantaneous correlations between particles separated by vast distances. On the other hand, stimulated Raman spectroscopy is a cutting-edge analytical method used to study molecular vibrational properties
Quantum microscopy is taking a giant leap forward thanks to the work of physicists at the University of Stuttgart. Led by Prof. Sebastian Loth, the team has developed a groundbreaking method that allows them to capture the movement of electrons at the atomic level with unprecedented precision. This innovative approach not only provides a deeper