Recent research in the field of quantum technology has achieved a significant milestone in harnessing the frequency dimension within integrated photonics. This breakthrough not only promises advancements in quantum computing but also lays the groundwork for ultra-secure communications networks. Integrated photonics, which involves manipulating light within tiny circuits on silicon chips, has long been seen
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The fusion of two nuclei is a highly intricate process influenced by numerous factors. These factors go beyond just the energy and angular momentum of the nuclei, extending to the evolution of their structures during collision. The quantum nature of the nuclei significantly impacts the outcome of these collisions, adding another layer of complexity to
In a world where machine learning and artificial intelligence are becoming increasingly prevalent, the sustainability of neural networks is a growing concern. The exponential growth in the size of neural networks has led to a corresponding increase in energy consumption and training times. This has sparked the development of neuromorphic computing, a field aiming to
The study conducted by researchers from the HEFTY Topical Collaboration delves into the recombination of charm and bottom quarks into Bc mesons within the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). This investigation aims to understand the kinetics of heavy-quark bound states in the high-energy heavy-ion collisions that give rise to a QGP fireball. One of the key aspects
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, a team of researchers led by Prof. Pan Jianwei, Prof. Chen Yuao, and Prof. Yao Xingcan from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has successfully observed the antiferromagnetic phase transition within a large-scale quantum simulator of the fermionic Hubbard
Time crystals have been a topic of debate and controversy since Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek first proposed the concept back in 2012. The idea of an object that repeats itself not in space but in time seemed challenging and almost impossible to some, while others were intrigued by the possibilities it presented. Now, a
The concept of time reversal symmetry in quantum mechanics and its implications on quantum information science have been the subject of recent research. A team of experts from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the University of Hong Kong have made significant progress in constructing a coherent superposition of quantum evolution
Recently, a research team from Japan, consisting of scientists from various institutions, made a groundbreaking discovery in the observation of magnetic fields at incredibly small scales. This achievement has the potential to revolutionize various industries such as electronics, catalysis, transportation, and energy generation by providing insights into the magnetic properties of materials at the atomic
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Finland’s Aalto University, a new method has been developed to leveraging the power of magnets to organize and control the movement of bacteria. This innovative approach not only allows for the manipulation of bacterial behavior but also presents a valuable tool for a wide array of scientific
The ability to manipulate magnetization on ultrafast time scales is crucial for advancements in various fields such as ultrafast magnetism, spintronics, and data storage technologies. While intense laser pulses have been traditionally used to induce magnetization changes in materials, the typical thermal effects limit the applicability of such techniques due to the heat load on