Quantum thermal transistors: Harnessing quantum measurement and feedback
Researchers are actively engaged in the dynamic manipulation of quantum systems and materials to realize significant energy management and conservation breakthroughs.
Physical Review B
A dense quark liquid is distinct from a dense nucleon liquid
Atomic nuclei are made of nucleons (like protons and neutrons), which themselves are made of quarks. When crushed at high densities, nuclei dissolve into a liquid of nucleons and, at even higher densities, the nucleons themselves ...
Condensed Matter
Dec 29, 2023
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Research unveils Rubik's cube-like Heusler materials with potential for thermoelectric applications
Researchers from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed Slater-Pauling (S-P) Heusler materials with a unique structure resembling a Rubik's cube. These materials exhibit ...
Condensed Matter
Dec 21, 2023
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New results to help fine-tune catalytic properties of bimetallic nanoparticles
Nanoparticles range in size from 1 to 100 nanometers, and compared with usual particles, they are known to have unique features that are increasingly used for diagnosing cancer, developing small electronic devices and solar ...
Nanophysics
Nov 14, 2023
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Itinerant magnetism and superconductivity in exotic 2D metals for next-generation quantum devices
The Quantum Systems Accelerator (QSA) pioneers studies to build and co-design the next generation of programmable quantum devices. An interdisciplinary team of scientists from QSA institutions, Lawrence Berkeley National ...
Superconductivity
Oct 23, 2023
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Why does it get hot when you rub things together? Unraveling the mystery of dynamic friction at the atomic level
Friction, an everyday phenomenon, has perplexed scientists for centuries. Though extensively researched, our understanding remains fragmented, primarily due to the multifaceted interactions that span across varying scales. ...
Nanophysics
Oct 3, 2023
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Topological materials open a new pathway for exploring spin hall materials
A group of researchers have made a significant breakthrough which could revolutionize next-generation electronics by enabling non-volatility, large-scale integration, low power consumption, high speed, and high reliability ...
Condensed Matter
Sep 21, 2023
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Quantum-enhanced detection for chip-scale wireless communications
The demand for fast data sharing and processing has sparked a race for greater bandwidth in wireless communication systems. This is described by Edholm's Law, which states that bandwidth and data rates roughly double every ...
Are Weyl fermions truly massless?
The behavior of electrons' mass within a solid has a significant impact on the flow of electronic and heat energy. Weyl semimetals have emerged as a fascinating class of materials with unique properties. Physical and chemical ...
Condensed Matter
Aug 25, 2023
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Quantum plasmonics with dressing EM fields: Advancing the design of nanoscale integrated circuits
Envision a realm where light can be meticulously controlled and manipulated at minuscule scales, unlocking unprecedented potentials for nanotechnology and quantum information technology. Recent breakthroughs in quantum research ...
