Search results for condensed matter physics

Condensed Matter Jul 24, 2025

New method decodes the hidden origins of magnetism

We know magnetism as a fundamental force of nature that plays a crucial role in both the natural world and modern technology. It governs the behavior of materials at the atomic level and is essential for the functioning of ...

Condensed Matter Jul 22, 2025

From cosmic strings to computer chips: Cooling rate triggers phase transitions in silicon surfaces

Solar cells and computer chips need silicon layers that are as perfect as possible. Every imperfection in the crystalline structure increases the risk of reduced efficiency or defective switching processes.

Quantum Physics Jul 20, 2025

Rabi-like splitting arises from nonlinear interactions between magnons in synthetic antiferromagnet

Synthetic antiferromagnets are carefully engineered magnetic materials made up of alternating ferromagnetic layers with oppositely aligned magnetic moments, separated by a non-magnetic spacer. These materials can display ...

Condensed Matter Jul 17, 2025

Iron oxide behavior under pressure may reduce reliance on rare-earth metals in consumer, energy and medical tech

Researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington have discovered a surprising new type of magnetic property that could lead to stronger magnets made from tiny particles of common iron oxide. This finding could enhance ...

Quantum Physics Jul 17, 2025

Human-AI teamwork uncovers hidden magnetic states in quantum spin liquids

At the forefront of discovery, where cutting-edge scientific questions are tackled, we often don't have much data. Conversely, successful machine learning (ML) tends to rely on large, high-quality data sets for training. ...

General Physics Jul 16, 2025

Universal method unlocks entropy calculation for liquids

A groundbreaking new method developed at the University of Osaka calculates the entropy of liquids using a non-empirical approach, requiring only the atomic species as input. The paper is published in the Journal of Physics: ...

Quantum Physics Jul 2, 2025

Quantum computer simulates spontaneous symmetry breaking at zero temperature

For the first time, an international team of scientists has experimentally simulated spontaneous symmetry breaking (SSB) at zero temperature using a superconducting quantum processor. This achievement, which was accomplished ...

Optics & Photonics Jun 27, 2025

Researchers demonstrate giant photonic isolation and gyration

Researchers from the Illinois Grainger College of Engineering are the first to demonstrate a simple and tunable method for realizing asymmetric couplings in integrated photonics. Their findings, published in Physical Review ...

Condensed Matter Jun 23, 2025

Physicists confirm elusive quantum spin liquid in new study

An international team of scientists led by Rice University's Pengcheng Dai has confirmed the existence of emergent photons and fractionalized spin excitations in a rare quantum spin liquid. Published in Nature Physics on ...

Condensed Matter Jun 13, 2025

Quantum spirals: Programmable platform offers new ways to explore electrons in chiral systems

A new platform for engineering chiral electron pathways offers potential fresh insights into a quantum phenomenon discovered by chemists—and exemplifies how the second quantum revolution is fostering transdisciplinary collaborations ...

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