Physics

The ongoing quest to unlock the mysteries of the universe has led scientists to delve deep into the world of particle physics. One of the most ambitious projects in this field is the operation of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), the world’s largest particle collider. Situated beneath the France-Switzerland border, this vast underground tunnel houses

In the depths of planets or within the confines of an inertial fusion reactor, extreme states of matter exist that challenge our understanding of physics. European XFEL, with its powerful X-ray laser, has provided researchers with a unique opportunity to explore these exotic environments and shed light on the mysteries of warm dense matter (WDM).

Light is an essential aspect of human life, dating back to the discovery of fire by early humans. Over time, artificial light sources have been developed to provide light in various forms, such as incandescent lamps, gaslights, discharge lamps, and LEDs. The distribution and intensity of artificial lights indoors play a crucial role in influencing

Printing technology has often been overshadowed by the rapid advancement of digital technology in recent years. However, a team led by Osaka Metropolitan University has demonstrated the continued relevance and potential of printing technology in the digital age. By utilizing a new printing technique known as laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) with an optical vortex, the

An international collaboration between Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich and Korea’s IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) has led to the development of a revolutionary quantum sensor capable of detecting minute magnetic fields at the atomic-length scale. This pioneering work has brought scientists closer to realizing the dream of having an MRI-like tool for quantum materials. The

The exploration of two-dimensional materials has opened up a realm of possibilities for scientists seeking to understand the unique properties these materials exhibit. When a material is reduced to just one or two layers of molecules, it undergoes a remarkable transformation. This transformation results in the material displaying completely different characteristics compared to its thicker

In a recent study published in Physical Review E, researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have made significant progress in addressing the long-standing “drive-deficit” issue in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments. This breakthrough has the potential to enhance the accuracy of predictions and overall performance in fusion energy experiments conducted at the National

Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) serves as the theoretical framework for delving into the forces at play within atomic nuclei, as well as their constituent protons and neutrons. The focus of QCD research often lies in understanding how quarks and gluons are contained within nucleons. While mathematically, the forces inside nucleons can be likened to gravity, the

Rare earth magnetic materials have unique properties due to the electrons in the 4f shell. The conventional belief was that the magnetic properties of 4f electrons were difficult, if not impossible, to control. However, recent research conducted by a team from HZB, Freie Universität Berlin, and other institutions has demonstrated that laser pulses can indeed

Oil spills in our oceans have devastating consequences on marine life and the environment as a whole. It has been widely believed that when oil rises to the surface, it forms a slick that can be cleaned up. However, recent research from the University of Illinois Chicago has revealed a new, alarming pattern. The study

At CERN, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a complex machine that requires a careful reset every year to ensure accurate data collection. Engineers and physicists at CERN take several weeks to calibrate the collider and its experiments to smash protons at the highest energy levels ever reached. This process is crucial for studying the

The physicists at the University of Stuttgart, led by Prof. Sebastian Loth, have embarked on a groundbreaking journey by developing quantum microscopy. This revolutionary technique allows them to observe the movement of electrons at the atomic level with unparalleled spatial and temporal resolution. Their findings, recently published in Nature Physics, have opened up new avenues

In a groundbreaking new study published in Nature Physics, scientists from the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have proposed a novel method for implementing neural networks using an optical system. This innovative approach could revolutionize the field of machine learning and make it more sustainable in the future. As machine learning and

Exploring the recombination of charm and bottom quarks into Bc mesons within the quark-gluon plasma (QGP) has been the focus of researchers from the HEFTY Topical Collaboration. Their investigation involves the development of a transport model that simulates the behavior of heavy-quark bound states in the expanding QGP fireball generated during high-energy heavy-ion collisions. This

In a recent study published in Nature Physics, a team of experimental physicists from the University of Cologne has made a groundbreaking discovery. They have successfully induced superconducting effects in materials with unique edge-only electrical properties, leading to the creation of topologically protected particles known as Majorana fermions. This discovery has significant implications for the