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Physicists uncover how geometric frustration shapes the rose's iconic blossom
Four physicists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in Israel, have unraveled the mechanical process behind the growth of roses as they blossom into their unique shape. In their study published in the journal Science, ...
New era of magnetization: Research sheds light on future applications in spintronics and valleytronics
Altermagnets, which exhibit momentum-dependent spin splitting without spin–orbit coupling (SOC) or net magnetization, have recently attracted significant international attention.
Condensed Matter
May 3, 2025
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Ferromagnetism achieved in pure vanadium oxide by tuning oxidation states
A research team has succeeded in inducing ferromagnetism, a key property of conventional magnets, in pure vanadium oxide, a compound not previously recognized for such magnetic behavior. Through a series of experiments, the ...
Condensed Matter
May 2, 2025
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Majoranas on the move: Superconductor-quantum dot combo manipulates Majorana bound states
Researchers at QuTech in Delft have combined superconductors and quantum dots to observe and manipulate so-called Majorana bound states, which have properties that could enable stable quantum computation. By building a chain ...
Condensed Matter
May 2, 2025
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Novel strategy keeps quantum networks stable by replenishing entanglement
Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) are tackling one of the most complex challenges in the world of quantum information—how to create reliable, scalable networks that can connect quantum systems over distances.
Quantum Physics
May 2, 2025
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In extreme conditions, heat does not flow between materials—it bounces off
A new study published in Nature Communications shows, for the first time, how heat moves—or rather, doesn't—between materials in a high-energy-density plasma state.
Plasma Physics
May 2, 2025
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Novel architecture improves control of microwave resonators for quantum computers
Innsbruck physicists have presented a new architecture for improved quantum control of microwave resonators. In a study recently published in PRX Quantum, they show how a superconducting fluxonium qubit can be selectively ...
Quantum Physics
May 2, 2025
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Superconducting qubits enable new quantum simulations and advanced control systems
Interdisciplinary teams across the Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) are using innovative approaches to push the boundaries of superconducting qubit technology, bridging the gap between today's NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale ...
Quantum Physics
May 2, 2025
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Calculating the strong attraction of a charming particle
A theoretical study by RIKEN physicists, published in Physics Letters B, has accurately determined the interaction between a charmonium and a proton or neutron for the first time.
General Physics
May 1, 2025
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Study shows that duality operators can be realized as unitary linear-depth quantum circuits
In the context of quantum physics, the term "duality" refers to transformations that link apparently distinct physical theories, often unveiling hidden symmetries. Some recent studies have been aimed at understanding and ...
Sound-controlled light paves way for GPS-free navigation
By adding a sound-mediated way to control light to the toolkit of light-based chips, University of Twente researchers have pushed the boundaries of the technology. This opens up the possibility of making atomic clocks small ...
Optics & Photonics
May 1, 2025
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ITER completes world's largest and most powerful pulsed magnet system
In a landmark achievement for fusion energy, ITER has completed all components for the world's largest, most powerful pulsed superconducting electromagnet system.
Plasma Physics
Apr 30, 2025
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Blood droplets on inclined surfaces reveal new cracking patterns
Drying droplets have fascinated scientists for decades. From water to coffee to paint, these everyday fluids leave behind intricate patterns as they evaporate. But blood is far more complex—a colloidal suspension packed ...
Quantum computer outperforms supercomputers in approximate optimization tasks
A quantum computer can solve optimization problems faster than classical supercomputers, a process known as "quantum advantage" and demonstrated by a USC researcher in a paper recently published in Physical Review Letters.
Quantum Physics
Apr 30, 2025
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Electron scattering experiment results in new method to produce an extremely heavy hydrogen isotope
For the first time, a research team has successfully produced one of the most neutron-rich isotopes, hydrogen-6, in an electron scattering experiment.
General Physics
Apr 30, 2025
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Engineers advance toward a fault-tolerant quantum computer
In the future, quantum computers could rapidly simulate new materials or help scientists develop faster machine‐learning models, opening the door to many new possibilities.
Optics & Photonics
Apr 30, 2025
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Universal all-optical logic gate reaches 240 GHz at room temperature
A research team from Skoltech and the University of Wuppertal in Germany determined that an all-optical universal logic gate that was previously developed at Skoltech can operate at a speed of 240 GHz at room temperature.
Condensed Matter
Apr 30, 2025
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Hemispherical mirror technique results in quantum noise reduction
Researchers at Swansea University have discovered a way to use mirrors to dramatically reduce the quantum noise that disturbs tiny particles—a breakthrough that might seem magical but is rooted in quantum physics.
Quantum Physics
Apr 30, 2025
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New quantum behaviors found in 1D systems reshape understanding of material properties
Swinburne researchers have discovered unexpected and entirely new quantum behaviors that only occur in one-dimensional systems, such as electrical current. Their new paper, published in Physical Review Letters, explores a ...
Condensed Matter
Apr 30, 2025
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Torsion unipolar barrier heterojunction device simplifies optical imaging and sensing
Polarization, along with intensity, wavelength, and phase, is a fundamental property of light. It enhances contrast and resolution in imaging compared to traditional intensity-based methods. On-chip polarization devices rely ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 30, 2025
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