In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan, a significant achievement was made in the field of wave-based devices. By establishing a strong coupling between two different types of waves – magnons and phonons – in a thin film at room temperature, the researchers have paved
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The pursuit of quantum computing has faced a major obstacle for decades – the need for extremely low temperatures in order to harness the unique computational abilities of quantum phenomena. However, recent research has shown promising results in the possibility of operating qubits at higher temperatures, potentially revolutionizing the field of quantum computing. The current
A recent project conducted by a team of physicists and engineers in China has resulted in the creation of a revolutionary gravimeter. Unlike traditional gravity measurement devices, this new gravimeter is small, highly sensitive, and capable of operating at room temperature. The team’s innovative approach involved the use of a dual magnet strategy combined with
In a groundbreaking development, physicists at RIKEN have created a new magnetic material that has the potential to revolutionize computer memory storage. Their research, recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Communications, showcases the immense possibilities of this discovery. By enabling higher memory density and faster memory writing speeds, this new material could pave the
Cerium, a rare Earth metal with various technological applications, has intrigued scientists for years due to its unique properties. This element, while rare on Earth, is more abundant in the universe, yet many questions remain regarding its synthesis in stars. A recent study by the n_TOF collaboration at CERN sheds light on the production of
The magnetic moment of a particle with spin, such as the muon, is a fundamental property that plays a crucial role in understanding the interaction between particles and magnetic fields. The theoretical value of the muon’s magnetic moment is predicted to be 2 according to the Dirac equation, formulated by physicist Paul Dirac. However, high-energy
In the realm of physics, synthetic dimensions (SDs) have emerged as one of the frontiers of active research, offering a pathway to explore phenomena in higher-dimensional spaces beyond our conventional 3D geometrical space. This concept has attracted significant attention, particularly in topological photonics, as it has the potential to unlock rich physics that are inaccessible
From solar panels to OLED TV screens, organic semiconductors play a crucial role in many electronic devices. These semiconductors, based on organic molecules like buckminsterfullerene, are essential for the interaction between light and materials. The behavior of organic semiconductors in the presence of light is determined by the formation of excitons, which are pairs of
The traveling salesman problem has long been a challenge for conventional computers due to its complexity as the number of cities increases. However, a recent study led by Prof. Dr. Jens Eisert of Freie Universität Berlin and HZB has shed light on how quantum computers could offer a faster and more efficient solution to this
Quantum computing has long been seen as the future of technology, offering the potential to revolutionize data processing and computational power. However, one of the biggest challenges in quantum systems has been the presence of noise, which can disrupt the functionality of quantum computers. Traditionally, scientists have sought to eliminate noise from quantum systems. However,