When using a microscope to view biological samples, one issue that arises is the disturbance of the light beam due to the difference in refractive indices between the lens of the objective and the sample. This results in the light rays bending more sharply in the medium surrounding the lens, causing the measured depth in
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In a groundbreaking development, a team of scientists at the University of Tokyo have unveiled a new and improved mid-infrared microscope that allows for the visualization of structures inside living bacteria at the nanometer scale. This remarkable achievement, featured in a recent publication in Nature Photonics, marks a significant advancement in the realm of microscopy,
The field of electrical control of magnetism has seen significant advancements in recent years, with researchers working towards developing new technologies that can revolutionize various applications. In a recent review article published in Reviews of Modern Physics, Fèlix Casanova from the Nanodevices group at CIC nanoGUNE, along with Nobel Laureate Albert Fert and his colleagues,
Quantum resistance standards play a crucial role in various industries, including electronics, high-tech sensors, and microchip manufacturing. The accuracy of resistance measurements is paramount in ensuring the proper functioning of complex systems. Researchers at the University of Würzburg have recently made significant strides in improving the performance of quantum resistance standards by harnessing the power
In the realm of quantum physics, the behavior of particles can be truly baffling. One intriguing phenomenon is the oscillation of particles composed of different quarks into their antimatter counterparts and vice versa. For example, the neutral D meson, consisting of a charm quark and an up antiquark, can spontaneously transform into its antimatter partner.
A ground-breaking technology has been developed by a team of experts from the University of Barcelona and Sensofar Tech, aimed at obtaining three-dimensional images of study samples with speed, accuracy, and non-invasiveness. This innovative system surpasses current technological systems in identifying and recognizing objects in three dimensions, providing a significant advancement in the field of
The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 was a monumental achievement that filled a crucial gap in the Standard Model of particle physics. However, this breakthrough also raised profound questions about what lies beyond this framework. The universe is still teeming with unanswered mysteries, such as the elusive nature of dark matter and the
A groundbreaking study led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory has paved the way for significant advancements in quantum computing and energy-efficient electronics. The research team has successfully captured the first atomic-resolution images of a chiral interface state and demonstrated electrical control over this exotic quantum phenomenon. This innovative research opens up new possibilities for the
The manipulation of light waves has been a key focus for scientists in the field of optics for many years. The diffraction of light, where waves spread out as they propagate, has posed a challenge in maintaining the shape and direction of light beams for efficient transmission of energy and information. However, significant breakthroughs have
Exploring the transmission of quantum information within interacting boson systems, such as Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs), has unveiled the potential for accelerated propagation that exceeds previous expectations. Quantum many-body systems play a fundamental role in various branches of physics, with the propagation of information driven by the Lieb-Robinson bound. This bound determines the speed at which