Schools of molecular ‘fish’ could improve display screens
Credit: Smalyukh lab Take a dive into what may be the world's smallest coral reef. Scientists at the University of ...
Tag: Atomic/Molecular/Particle Physics
A new stable form of plutonium discovered at the ESRF
Credit: Kristina Kvashnina An international team of scientists, led by the Helmholtz Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), have found a new compound ...
Weaving quantum processors out of laser light
Researchers open a new avenue to quantum computing with a breakthrough experiment: a large-scale quantum processor made entirely of lightCredit: ...
Figuring out Alzheimer’s
Credit: IPC PAS, Grzegorz Krzyzewski One of the tasks of the scientists work is to explain how the world functions. ...
Distribution of highly radioactive microparticles in Fukushima revealed
Distribution and origin of highly radioactive microparticles in Fukushima revealedCredit: Satoshi Utsunomiya New method allows scientists to create a quantitative ...
Scientists discover method to create and trap trions at room temperature
A UMD-led team chemically engineered carbon nanotubes to synthesize and trap trions -- quasi-particles potentially useful in bioimaging, chemical sensing ...
Chains of atoms move at lightning speed inside metals
Superioniclike diffusion in an elemental crystal: Bcc titaniumCredit: Davide Sangiovanni A phenomenon that has previously been seen when researchers simulate ...
Quantum physics: Ménage à trois photon-style
Physicists from UNIGE have discovered a new quantum property: By placing 3 pairs of photons in a network, it is ...
Overlap allows nanoparticles to enhance light-based detection
Rice University scientists discover how plasmons amplify electroluminescenceCredit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University HOUSTON - (Oct. 14, 2019) - Rice University scientists ...
Quantum paradox experiment may lead to more accurate clocks and sensors
Credit: Magdalena Zych More accurate clocks and sensors may result from a recently proposed experiment, linking an Einstein-devised paradox to ...
The nano-guitar string that plays itself
Credit: Lancaster University Scientists at Lancaster University and the University of Oxford have created a nano-electronic circuit which vibrates without ...
How to control friction in topological insulators
Credit: Image: University of Basel, Departement of Physics Topological insulators are innovative materials that conduct electricity on the surface, but ...
New design strategy can help improve layered superconducting materials
Modified multi-layered bismuth superconductor for higher critical temperaturesCredit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Scientists from Tokyo Metropolitan University have ...
Nanoscale manipulation of light leads to exciting new advancement
UNM researchers find decreasing the density of nanoparticles in ordered arrays produces exceptional field enhancementsCredit: University of New Mexico Department ...