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Intriguing excess of top-quark pairs hints at discovery of smallest composite particle
The CMS collaboration at CERN has observed an unexpected feature in data produced by the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), which could point to the existence of the smallest composite particle yet observed. The result, reported ...
General Physics
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Theoretical physicists unveil 'supermazes' to decode black-hole microstructure
A team of physicists have discovered a new approach that redefines the conception of a black hole by mapping out their detailed structure, as shown in a research study recently published in Journal of High Energy Physics.
General Physics
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Microwave pulses can control ion-molecule reactions at near absolute zero
A key objective of ongoing research rooted in molecular physics is to understand and precisely control chemical reactions at very low temperatures. At low temperatures, the chemical reactions between charged particles (i.e., ...
Error correction method reduces photon requirements for quantum computing
An invention from Twente improves the quality of light particles (photons) to such an extent that building quantum computers based on light becomes cheaper and more practical. The researchers published their research in the ...
Optics & Photonics
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Crystal melting and the glass transition obey the same physical law
The melting of crystals is the process by which an increase in temperature induces the disruption of the ordered crystalline lattice, leading to the disordered structure and highly fluctuating dynamic behavior of liquids. ...
A 32-bit RISC-V processor made using molybdenum disulfide instead of silicon
A team of engineers at Fudan University has successfully designed, built and run a 32-bit RISC-V microprocessor that uses molybdenum disulfide instead of silicon as its semiconductor component. Their paper is published in ...
Riding the AI wave toward rapid, precise ocean simulations
AI has created a sea change in society; now, it is setting its sights on the sea itself. Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University have developed a machine learning-powered fluid simulation model that significantly reduces ...
General Physics
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Repurposed smartphone camera sensors create real-time, high-resolution imaging of antiproton annihilations
Did you know that the camera sensor in your smartphone could help unlock the secrets of antimatter? The AEgIS collaboration, led by Professor Christoph Hugenschmidt's team from the research neutron source FRM II at the Technical ...
General Physics
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Physicists investigate dynamic phenomena of a time crystal
Physicists at TU Dortmund University have periodically driven a time crystal and discovered a remarkable variety of nonlinear dynamic phenomena, ranging from perfect synchronization to chaotic behavior within a single semiconductor ...
Condensed Matter
Apr 2, 2025
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Scientists unveil new way to electrically control spin for ultra-compact devices using altermagnetic quantum materials
Spintronics, an emerging field of technology, exploits the spin of electrons rather than their charge to process and store information. Spintronics could lead to faster, more power-efficient computers and memory devices. ...
Condensed Matter
Apr 2, 2025
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A new wave in ultrafast magnetic control
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) have developed an innovative method to study ultrafast magnetism in materials. They have shown the generation and application of magnetic ...
Condensed Matter
Apr 2, 2025
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Enhancing light control with complex frequency excitations
Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center (CUNY ASRC) and at Florida International University report in the journal Science their insights on the emerging field of complex frequency excitations, ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 2, 2025
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A router for photons: Transducer could enable superconducting quantum networks
Applied physicists at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have created a photon router that could plug into quantum networks to create robust optical interfaces for noise-sensitive ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 2, 2025
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Vincent van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' is not a masterpiece when it comes to flow physics, researchers say
The Dutch master Vincent van Gogh may have painted one of Western history's most enduring works, but "The Starry Night" is not a masterpiece of flow physics—despite recent attention to its captivating swirls, according ...
General Physics
Apr 1, 2025
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Hidden side channels in quantum sources could compromise secure communication
A team of researchers from University of Toronto Engineering has discovered hidden multi-dimensional side channels in existing quantum communication protocols.
Quantum Physics
Apr 1, 2025
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Magnesium becomes a possible superconductor near the 2D limit
Magnesium is a common chemical element, an alkaline earth metal, which is highly chemically reactive and is very light (even lighter than aluminum). Magnesium is abundant in plants and minerals and plays a role in human physiology ...
A step toward plant-based gelatin: Gum tragacanth shows promise for reducing animal use
With increased awareness about food sources and their environmental impacts, replacing animal-derived products in food and drugs is a significant research area. One common—but often overlooked—animal protein is gelatin, ...
Soft Matter
Apr 1, 2025
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'Superhuman vision': Powerful 3D imaging technology paves way for next-generation eye-tracking
Eye tracking plays a critical role in the latest virtual and augmented reality headsets and is an important technology in the entertainment industry, scientific research, medical and behavioral sciences, automotive driving ...
Optics & Photonics
Apr 1, 2025
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Revolutionizing 3D vision: How miniaturized snapshot polarization imaging is transforming depth sensing
Capturing precise 3D details with a single camera has long been a challenge. Traditional methods often require complex dual-camera setups or specialized lighting conditions that are impractical for real-world applications. ...
No technical obstacles to new giant particle collider in Europe: CERN
Europe's CERN laboratory said on Monday that a detailed analysis revealed no technical obstacles to building the world's biggest particle collider, even as critics took issue with the "pharaonic" $17-billion project.
General Physics
Mar 31, 2025
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