Muonic atoms unlock new possibilities in nuclear physics Researchers have combined theory and experiments to show that nuclear polarization does not limit studies of muonic atoms, clearing the way for new nuclear physics experiments.
Quantum heat dynamics toggled by magnetic fields The ability to conduct heat is one of the most fundamental properties of matter, crucial for engineering applications. Scientists know well how conventional materials, such as metals and insulators, c …
Eco-friendly method to efficiently convert methane to ethanol In advancing sustainable energy solutions, an international collaborative team of scientists has achieved a significant milestone in low-carbon chemical conversion. In their recent publication in Natu …
Quantum light source for eco-friendly production of biogas Biomass can be converted into valuable gases. But in order to control this process, the amount of water vapor has to be measured. This is notoriously hard, because other components of the gas can affe …
Dialing in the temperature needed for precise nuclear timekeeping For decades, atomic clocks have been the pinnacle of precision timekeeping, enabling GPS navigation, cutting-edge physics research, and tests of fundamental theories. But researchers are now pushing b …
Scientists tune in to rhombohedral graphene's potential Scientists are investigating how structures made from several layers of graphene stack up in terms of their fundamental physics and their potential as reconfigurable semiconductors for advanced electr …
Scientists use light to unlock secret of atoms Researchers have developed innovative methods to control the ionization of atoms and molecules using specially structured light beams, challenging traditional limits. This breakthrough could lead to a …
Quantum spin model made from nanographene molecules Researchers have experimentally recreated another fundamental theoretical model from quantum physics, which goes back to the Nobel Prize laureate Werner Heisenberg. The basis for the successful experi …
Spinning, twisted light could power next-generation electronics Researchers have advanced a decades-old challenge in the field of organic semiconductors, opening new possibilities for the future of electronics. The researchers have created an organic semiconductor …
Reading magnetic states faster — in far infrared With today's data rates of only a few hundred megabytes per second, access to digital information remains relatively slow. Initial experiments have already shown a promising new strategy: Magneti …
Exciting moments on the edge Researchers have demonstrated that phosphorene nanoribbons (PNRs) exhibit both magnetic and semiconducting properties at room temperature. The research establishes PNRs as a unique class of low-dimens …
Elementary-particle detectors, 3D printed An international collaboration has shown that additive manufacturing offers a realistic way to build large-scale plastic scintillator detectors for particle physics experiments.
Scientists discover new heavy-metal molecule 'berkelocene' Scientists have discovered 'berkelocene,' the first organometallic molecule to be characterized containing the heavy element berkelium. The breakthrough disrupts long-held theories about the …
Untangling quantum entanglement with new calculation formulas Physicists developed simplified formulas to quantify quantum entanglement in strongly correlated electron systems. Their approach was applied to nanoscale materials, revealing unexpected quantum behav …
The two faces of liquid water Scientists have uncovered a key finding to one of water's unique properties: at high pressure and low temperature, liquid water separates into two distinct liquid phases — one high-density and o …
X-ray snapshot: How light bends an active substance With the help of the world's most powerful X-ray laser, a research team has achieved an important breakthrough: Using the example of the pharmaceutically active substance 2-thiouracil, they appli …
Unlocking the secrets of phase transitions in quantum hardware Researchers have achieved a remarkable result: capturing and studying phase changes in quantum hardware, which hold hold promise for next-generation technologies like quantum computing and ultra-sensi …
New 'one-pot' technique a breakthrough for material synthesis A new technique builds inorganic and polymer battery electrolytes at the same time, in the same vessel. This 'one-pot' in-situ method creates a controlled, homogeneous blend, pairing the con …
Single-qubit sensing puts new spin on quantum materials discovery Working at nanoscale dimensions, billionths of a meter in size, a team of scientists revealed a new way to measure high-speed fluctuations in magnetic materials. Knowledge obtained by these new measur …
The quest for room-temperature superconductors Theoretical physicists reveal that room-temperature superconductivity is possible within the laws of our Universe, linked to fundamental constants like electron mass and Planck constant. Discovery cou …
For better quantum sensing, go with the flow Scientists encased nanodiamonds in tiny moving droplets of water to improve quantum sensing. The new technique lets researchers detect trace amounts of certain ions and molecules, and could someday fi …
Cold atoms on a chip Researchers are working to move cold atom quantum experiments and applications from the laboratory tabletop to chip-based systems.
Scientists use AI to better understand nanoparticles A team of scientists has developed a method to illuminate the dynamic behavior of nanoparticles, which are foundational components in the creation of pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial and e …
Quantum interference in molecule-surface collisions Scientists have revealed how quantum interference and symmetry dictate molecular behavior in collisions with gold surfaces, offering new insights into molecular interactions. The findings can have imp …
Unraveling how a 'magnetic twist' induces one-way electric flow A twist you'll never see coming: a breakthrough in understanding the relationship between chirality and electric flow at a microscopic level may help us develop chiral information technology.
Unraveling the origin of extremely bright quantum emitters A multi-institutional research team has clarified the energy levels of color centers at the SiO2/SiC interface, paving the way toward the development of scalable quantum technologies that use them as …
New low-cost challenger to quantum computer: Ising machine A low-energy challenger to the quantum computer also works at room temperature. The researchers have shown that information can be transmitted using magnetic wave motion in complex networks.
Time interfaces: The gateway to four-dimensional quantum optics A new study explores the behavior of photons, the elementary particles of light, as they encounter boundaries where material properties change rapidly over time. This research uncovers remarkable quan …
Multiplexing entanglement in a quantum network Researchers use rare-earth ions to achieve the first-ever demonstration of entanglement multiplexing between individual memory qubits in a quantum network.
Toward high electro-optic performance in III-V semiconductors From integrated photonics to quantum information science, the ability to control light with electric fields — a phenomenon known as the electro-optic effect — supports vital applications such as lig …
Mesoporous silicon: Semiconductor with new talents Silicon is the best-known semiconductor material. However, controlled nanostructuring drastically alters the material's properties. Using a specially developed etching apparatus, a team has now p …
From defect to high-tech material Cadmium selenide nanoplatelets provide a promising foundation for the development of innovative electronic materials. Since the turn of the millennium, researchers around the world have taken a partic …
A completely new type of microscopy based on quantum sensors Researchers have invented an entirely new field of microscopy — nuclear spin microscopy. The team can visualize magnetic signals of nuclear magnetic resonance with a microscope. Quantum sensors conve …
Materials incorporated into quantum qubit platform Researchers detail advances in the measurement of quantum devices that will be needed to realize a topological quantum computer. In an announcement, the team describes the operation of a device that i …
Mimicking shark skin to create clean cutting boards Keeping work surfaces clean during meat processing is a challenge, and now researchers deliver key insights into a solution that could change the current practice altogether: Instead of working to pre …
Illuminating the proton's inner workings Scientists have now mapped the forces acting inside a proton, showing in unprecedented detail how quarks — the tiny particles within — respond when hit by high-energy photons. The international team …