In a collaborative effort, researchers from the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Germany, Stanford University, and the University of Pennsylvania in the United States have made a groundbreaking theoretical breakthrough. They have successfully demonstrated that the magnetic properties of an atomically thin material, α-RuCl3, can be controlled solely by
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In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from Lancaster University in the UK, the enigmatic world of quantum physics met the tangible reality of human experience. Dr. Samuli Autti and his team delved into the realm of superfluid helium 3He, unraveling its properties and shedding light on the elusive question of how it would feel
Imagine a technology that can manipulate tiny objects like cells and nanoparticles using lasers. Well, this is not just a science fiction concept but a reality in the field of scientific research. Optical tweezers, as they are called, have gained significant attention, so much so that they were recognized with a Nobel Prize in 2018.
In a groundbreaking achievement in the field of unconventional computing technologies, a team of physicists has made a significant leap forward in the spatial manipulation and energy control of room-temperature quantum fluids of light, also known as polariton condensates. This remarkable milestone paves the way for the development of high-speed, all-optical polariton logic devices, which
The field of holographic imaging has long grappled with the issue of distortions in dynamic environments. This challenge has proved particularly troublesome for traditional deep learning methods, which struggle to adapt to diverse scenes due to their reliance on specific data conditions. However, researchers at Zhejiang University have recently made significant strides in overcoming these
Phonons, which are quasi-particles associated with sounds or lattice vibrations, have long been thought to possess negligible magnetic moments. However, a recent experiment carried out by researchers at Nanjing University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences has challenged this belief. Their study, published in Nature Physics, revealed the existence of giant phonon magnetic moments in
The world of computing is on the cusp of a groundbreaking transformation with the advent of quantum computing. This remarkable technology has the potential to solve problems that were once considered beyond the capabilities of conventional computers. Quantum computers offer unparalleled computational power and promise new insights in fields ranging from cryptography and pharmacology to
Researchers from the Department of Physics at the Humboldt University of Berlin have made significant breakthroughs in understanding the scattering of light by a single fluorescent atom. Their findings, published in the journal Nature Photonics, not only provide new insights into fundamental physics but also have potential applications in the field of quantum communication. In
A team of researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently made a groundbreaking development in the field of superconducting camera technology. They successfully created a superconducting camera with an astounding 400,000 pixels, a significant advancement compared to previous devices. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize various scientific and biomedical applications.
In a breakthrough study conducted at Kyoto University, a team of fluid dynamics and mathematical modelers led by Kenta Ishimoto, Clément Moreau, and Kento Yasuda has unraveled the mystery behind how sperm and other minuscule organisms manage to bypass Newton’s third law of motion. Published in the prestigious journal PRX Life, their research sheds light