Astronomers have recently made a perplexing discovery; some asteroids have densities higher than any elements currently known on Earth. The implications of this finding suggest that these asteroids may contain unknown types of “ultradense” matter that defy traditional understanding in the field of physics. In an effort to explain this phenomenon, a team led by
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The radius of a proton, one of the fundamental particles that make up atomic nuclei, has been a topic of intense scientific debate for years. Despite numerous efforts, scientists have struggled to determine its precise size. In 2010, a breakthrough measurement technique involving laser spectroscopy of muonic hydrogen provided a smaller value for the proton
A recent breakthrough in materials science has led to the development of a semiconductor that efficiently generates light and imparts a specific spin to it. This groundbreaking research conducted by a team at Heidelberg University’s Institute for Physical Chemistry under the direction of Prof. Dr. Felix Deschler has immense technological potential. The team has created
Moiré superlattices have always fascinated scientists due to the astonishing phenomena that can arise when two lattices with distinct angles or periodicities come together. These phenomena include superconductivity and optical solitons, which have significant implications in various fields. At the core of these phenomena lies the moiré flatband, a crucial element in shaping advanced light-matter
The quest to observe fractionalization in condensed matter physics has long been a dream for many physicists in the field. Fractionalization refers to the intriguing phenomenon of a collective state of electrons carrying a charge that is a fraction of the electron charge, without the need for a magnetic field. This breakthrough has vast implications,
In the vast field of quantum condensed-matter physics, a group of researchers from the University of Wollongong and Monash University came together in a collaborative effort to review an extraordinary phenomenon known as the superconducting diode effect (SDE). This groundbreaking discovery has captivated the attention of scientists and is expected to pave the way for
X-ray technology has revolutionized medicine and scientific research, providing invaluable non-invasive medical imaging and insight into complex materials. Recent advancements in X-ray technology have enabled brighter and more intense beams, allowing researchers to visualize intricate systems in real-world conditions, such as the interiors of batteries. To support these advancements, scientists have been diligently working to
In the quest to uncover the mysteries of quasicrystals, scientists at MIT have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of these enigmatic materials. Through the innovative use of twistronics, the researchers have not only created atomically thin versions of quasicrystals, but also manipulated their properties to exhibit phenomena such as superconductivity. This
Liquids have long remained a mystery when it comes to their behavior under intense laser fields. Unlike gases and solids, little is known about the light-induced processes in liquids. However, a recent study conducted by an international team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of researchers led by Academician DU Jiangfeng from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) has made significant progress in exploring exotic spin interactions. By utilizing solid-state spin quantum sensors based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamonds, the team has successfully investigated these interactions at the microscale.