Search results for X-ray diffraction

Nanophysics Feb 15, 2024

Researchers capture strange behavior of laser-excited gold

New research, conducted at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, illuminates the strange behavior of gold when zapped with high-energy laser pulses.

Condensed Matter Feb 9, 2024

Physicists detect elusive 'Bragg glass' phase with machine learning tool

Cornell quantum researchers have detected an elusive phase of matter, called the Bragg glass phase, using large volumes of X-ray data and a new machine learning data analysis tool. The discovery settles a long-standing question ...

Condensed Matter Feb 1, 2024

Short X-ray pulses reveal source of light-induced ferroelectricity in SrTiO₃

Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg, Germany and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in the United States have gained new insights into the development of ...

Nanophysics Jan 18, 2024

Scientists create qubits using precision tools of nanotechnology

Silicon carbide is becoming a major player on the quantum scene. Widely used in specialized electronics goods such as LEDs and electric vehicles, silicon carbide boasts versatility, wide commercial availability, and growing ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 19, 2023

Machine learning sifts through vast data from X-ray diffraction techniques to find new materials

Scientists from the University of Rochester say deep learning can supercharge a technique that is already the gold standard for characterizing new materials. In an npj Computational Materials paper, the interdisciplinary ...

Soft Matter Dec 13, 2023

Discovery of magnetic liquid crystal: First direct observation of spin quadrupole moments in a spin-nematic phase

Liquid crystal is a state of matter that exhibits properties of both liquid and solid. It can flow like a liquid, while its constituent molecules are aligned as in a solid. Liquid crystal is widely used nowadays, for example, ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 12, 2023

Research progress in pump-probe experiments at high-intensity laser facilities

The reaction kinetics of energetic materials is a key factor in determining the detonation characteristics and safety. The complexity of the reaction process and the lack of experimental means remain a notable challenge in ...

Condensed Matter Dec 12, 2023

Field-induced superconductivity in quantum materials

Field-induced superconductivity occurs when an applied magnetic field increases or induces superconductivity. In a new report published in Science Advances, Joshua J. Sanchez and a team of scientists applied stress as a switch ...

Nanomaterials Dec 7, 2023

Metamaterials and origamic metal-organic frameworks

Origami is a paper folding process usually associated with child's play mostly to form a paper-folded crane, yet it is, as of recently a fascinating research topic. Origami-inspired materials can achieve mechanical properties ...

Analytical Chemistry Dec 6, 2023

Neutron scattering study points the way to electrochemical for carbon-neutral ammonia

Scientists from Stanford University and the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory are turning air into fertilizer without leaving a carbon footprint. Their discovery could deliver a much-needed solution to ...

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