Physics

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

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,