Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the realm of quantum information storage using a single atomic defect in a layered 2D material. This defect, found in hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), has demonstrated the ability to retain quantum information for microseconds at room temperature. This remarkable feat underscores the potential of 2D materials in
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The field of soft robotics has seen a significant breakthrough with the discovery of a new physical mechanism by Virginia Tech physicists. This innovative approach, as discussed in a recent paper published in Physical Review Letters, showcases the potential to enhance the performance of soft devices, such as flexible robots and drug delivery capsules. Led
The University of Bristol has achieved a significant milestone in the field of quantum technology by successfully integrating the world’s smallest quantum light detector onto a silicon chip. This breakthrough, detailed in the paper “A Bi-CMOS electronic photonic integrated circuit quantum light detector” published in Science Advances, marks a crucial step towards harnessing the power
Majoranas, named after an Italian theoretical physicist, are unique quasiparticles that hold great potential for revolutionizing the field of quantum computing. Unlike regular electrons that make up most materials, Majoranas exhibit emergent properties that set them apart. These particles can be found in certain superconductors and in a state of matter called a spin liquid.
The research conducted by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has brought about a groundbreaking new way to understand diffusion in multicomponent alloys. The team has introduced the concept of “kinosons,” individual contributions that collectively explain diffusion in these complex materials. By utilizing machine learning to analyze the statistical distribution of these kinosons, the researchers have
The University of Maryland (UMD) researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking study on advanced information processing technologies that could potentially revolutionize telecommunications and data security. Led by You Zhou, an assistant professor in UMD’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), in collaboration with researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory, the
The quest to unravel the mystery of dark matter has captivated scientists for decades. The scientific community has employed various methods to observe how dark matter influences the motion of stars and galaxies. The prevailing belief is that dark matter may be composed of elusive particles that interact weakly with ordinary matter. To search for
X-ray bursts (XRBs) are powerful explosions that take place on the surface of a neutron star when it absorbs material from a nearby companion star. These explosions are a result of increasing temperatures and densities on the surface of the neutron star, which trigger a series of thermonuclear reactions leading to the creation of heavy
In a recent study conducted by researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pittsburgh, the focus was on understanding how spin information, known as a pure spin current, moves through chiral materials. This study revealed that the direction in which spins are injected into these materials plays a crucial role in determining
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Portsmouth has introduced a groundbreaking quantum sensing scheme. This scheme aims to revolutionize the field of superresolution imaging by achieving the highest level of quantum sensitivity. The key focus of this technique is to measure the transverse displacement between two interfering photons with unparalleled precision.