Physics

Time crystals have been a topic of much debate in the scientific community ever since Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek proposed the concept in 2012. The idea of an object that repeats itself not in space, but in time, seemed improbable to some while others sought to explore the possibilities under unique conditions. For years,

The concept of time reversal symmetry in quantum mechanics has long been a subject of interest for researchers. Time reversal not only plays a crucial role in understanding the fundamental laws of physics but also has practical applications in quantum information science. A recent study published in Physical Review Letters sheds light on the construction

Photons, the elementary particles that make up light, are a source of fascination for researchers due to their unique behavior. Unlike electrons, which orbit around atoms in specific shapes, photons have the ability to take on a wide variety of shapes and symmetries. Researchers at the University of Twente in the Netherlands have delved into

Multi-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence (MR-TADF) materials have emerged as promising candidates for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) due to their narrow electroluminescence (EL) spectra. However, many MR-TADF emitters face challenges such as serious triplet-involved quenching processes that reduce EL efficiencies and cause efficiency roll-offs. In a recent study published in Light Science & Applications, a

The manipulation of magnetization in materials through the use of intense laser pulses has long been a subject of interest for researchers. Traditionally, this has been achieved through thermally induced effects, where the absorbed laser energy rapidly heats up the material, leading to changes in its magnetic order. However, a recent study conducted by scientists

A recent study conducted by researchers at Finland’s Aalto University has revealed a groundbreaking method to align bacteria using magnets. While the primary goal of this research was to manipulate bacteria into orderly arrangements, it also holds immense potential for various scientific studies including complex materials, phase transitions, and condensed matter physics. This innovative approach,

Recent breakthroughs in the observation of magnetic fields at incredibly small scales have opened up new possibilities for understanding the behavior of materials at the atomic level. A research team from Japan, in collaboration with several institutions, has made significant progress in visualizing the magnetic fields of individual atomic layers within crystalline solids. This achievement

In the quest to create smaller and more powerful electronics, it has become essential to develop advanced tools and techniques for analyzing the materials that make up these devices. Physicists at Michigan State University have recently made significant progress in this area by combining high-resolution microscopy with ultrafast lasers. This breakthrough approach, detailed in the

The realm of astrophysics is filled with mysteries, one of the greatest being the enigma of dark matter. This elusive substance makes up approximately 80% of the matter in the universe, yet it cannot be seen with the naked eye. Scientists are aware of its existence due to the gravitational effects it has on visible

A recent study published in Physical Review Letters has shed light on the physical mechanisms of fracture in soft materials. This groundbreaking discovery has the potential to revolutionize the way we design and create materials, leading to defect-free, durable, and environmentally friendly products. According to Pasquale Ciarletta from the MOX Laboratory at Politecnico di Milano,

The world of materials research has been revolutionized by the discovery of coherent synchrotron radiation, a powerful tool that has the potential to unlock new possibilities in the field. Unlike traditional storage rings that produce longitudinally incoherent light, this new technology delivers monochromatic, coherent light with outputs of several kilowatts, akin to a high-power laser.

Supersymmetry (SUSY) has long been an intriguing theory in the field of particle physics, offering potential solutions to some of the most pressing questions in the field. One of the key predictions of SUSY is the existence of superpartners for all known particles, each with slightly different properties. For instance, the top quark in the

Quantum computers are on the verge of becoming revolutionary tools due to their ability to perform complex calculations at an exponential speed compared to classical computers. The key to making an effective quantum computer lies in the reliability of quantum bits, or qubits, which can exist in a state of superposition – both 0 and

The recent study published in Nature Communications by a team of scientists led by Rice University’s Qimiao Si sheds light on the potential of flat electronic bands at the Fermi level in quantum materials. This groundbreaking finding could revolutionize the field of quantum computing and electronic devices, offering new possibilities for advanced technologies. The study

The idea of simulating quantum particles with a quantum computer has long been a pursuit of physicists. Recently, scientists at Forschungszentrum Jülich, along with colleagues from Slovenia, made significant progress in this field. They used a quantum annealer to model a real-life quantum material and demonstrated that the quantum annealer can accurately mirror the microscopic