Physicists probe light smashups to guide future research Light has no mass, but Europe's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) can convert light's energy into massive particles. Physicists studied matter-generating collisions of light and showed the departu …
A sandblaster at the atomic level Modifying surfaces by shooting particles at them – this technique, called 'sputtering', is indispensable in surface science. However, if the surface is not perfectly smooth and regular, it i …
All-nitride superconducting qubit made on a silicon substrate Researchers have succeeded in developing an all-nitride superconducting qubit using epitaxial growth on a silicon substrate that does not use aluminum as the conductive material. This qubit uses niobi …
Have we detected dark energy? Scientists say it's a possibility Dark energy, the mysterious force that causes the universe to accelerate, may have been responsible for unexpected results from the XENON1T experiment, deep below Italy's Apennine Mountains.
Light does the twist for quantum computing Scientists have generated circularly polarized light and controlled its direction without using clunky magnets or very low temperatures. The findings show promise for the development of materials and …
Quantum materials cut closer than ever A new method designs nanomaterials with less than 10-nanometer precision. It could pave the way for faster, more energy-efficient electronics.
Putting a new theory of many-particle quantum systems to the test New experiments using trapped one-dimensional gases — atoms cooled to the coldest temperatures in the universe and confined so that they can only move in a line — fit with the predictions of the rec …
Quantum emitters: Beyond crystal clear to single-photon pure A research team has developed a technique that can isolate the desired quality emitter by reducing the noise surrounding the target with what they have dubbed a 'nanoscale focus pinspot.'
Physicists find 'magnon' origins in 2D magnet Physicists have confirmed the topological origins of magnons, magnetic features they discovered three years ago in a 2D material that could prove useful for spintronics.
How ant teeth cut like a scalpel The built-in tools of ants have been imaged in atomic detail for the first time by materials scientists.
Revealing the hidden structure of quantum entangled states Researchers have shown how to quickly unravel quantum entangled systems, revealing the structure of a 100 dimensional state in mere minutes against decades for a full reconstruction. The work offers a …
Anchoring single atoms There is a dictum to 'never change a running system'. New methods can however be far superior to older ones. While to date chemical reactions are mainly accelerated by catalytic materials th …
Turning thermal energy into electricity With the addition of sensors and enhanced communication tools, providing lightweight, portable power has become even more challenging. New research demonstrated a new approach to turning thermal energ …
Nanoscale systems for generating various forms of light In new findings published in Nature Communications, researchers from Louisiana State University and four collaborating universities have introduced a discovery that changes a paradigm in quantum plasm …
Observing a higher-dimensional topological state with metamaterials Linked Weyl surfaces, a novel type of topological phase that exists in five-dimensional space, have now been experimentally observed. The work provides a unique platform for exploring various topologi …
Ultrafast electron microscopy leads to pivotal discovery Researchers used ultrafast electron microscopy to study a nanoscale phenomenon that occurs in less than a few hundred quadrillionths of a second. Insights from the study could aid in the development o …
Discovery of two-phase superconductivity in CeRh2As2 The phenomenon of superconductivity, providing current transmission without dissipation and a host of unique magnetic properties arising from macroscopic quantum coherence, was first discovered over a …
Can a piece of sticky tape stop computer hackers in their tracks? Researchers have taken the fight to online hackers with a giant leap towards realizing affordable, accessible quantum communications, a technology that would effectively prevent the decryption of onli …
Engineers create double layer of borophene Engineers have created a double layer of atomically flat borophene, a feat that defies the natural tendency of boron to form non-planar clusters beyond the single-atomic-layer limit.
Physicists make laser beams visible in vacuum A beam of light can only be seen when it hits matter particles and is scattered or reflected by them. In a vacuum, however, it is invisible. Physicists have now developed a method that allows laser be …
Quantum computing: Exotic particle had an 'out-of-body experience' Scientists have taken a clear picture of electronic particles that make up a mysterious magnetic state called quantum spin liquid (QSL). The achievement could facilitate the development of superfast q …
Home-grown semiconductors for faster, smaller electronics 'Growing' electronic components directly onto a semiconductor block avoids messy, noisy oxidation scattering that slows and impedes electronic operation. A new study shows that the resulting …
Accessing high-spins in an artificial atom Researchers have devised a method for measuring the high-spin state of up to four electrons confined on a tiny gallium arsenide quantum dot. This research may lead to quantum computers that can proces …
Groundbreaking visualization of atomic movements Researchers have developed a novel method for imaging vibrations and movements of atoms in catalysts. The new method makes it possible to identify and locate the individual atoms in the nanoparticle, …
Transformation in the particle zoo An international study has found evidence of a long-sought effect in accelerator data. The so-called 'triangle singularity' describes how particles can change their identities by exchanging …
Two-dimensional supersolid quantum gas produced in lab Quantum matter can be solid and fluid at the same time — a situation known as supersolidity. Researchers have now created this fascinating property along two dimensions. They now report on the creati …
Table-top electron camera catches ultrafast dynamics of matter Scientists have built a compact electron camera that can capture the inner, ultrafast dynamics of matter. The system shoots short bunches of electrons at a sample to take snapshots of its current inne …
Progress in algorithms makes small, noisy quantum computers viable Instead of waiting for fully mature quantum computers to emerge, researchers have developed hybrid classical/quantum algorithms to extract the most performance — and potentially quantum advantage — …