In the realm of materials science, understanding the properties of matter in different states is crucial for technological advancements. Liquid crystal, for instance, is a remarkable state of matter that exhibits characteristics of both liquids and solids. However, its magnetic counterpart, known as the “spin-nematic phase,” had remained elusive for over half a century. This
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The development of advanced quantum networks used in computing and communications heavily relies on the coherent transmission of information within the electromagnetic spectrum. Researchers at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil, in collaboration with colleagues at ETH Zurich in Switzerland and TU Delft in the Netherlands, conducted a study on the utilization of
A recent study published in Nature Communications has uncovered new insights into the behavior of high-critical-temperature copper-based superconductors. Researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Chalmers University of Technology, and Sapienza University of Rome have discovered that these superconductors exhibit unique properties even at temperatures above the critical temperature. These findings could revolutionize the field of superconductivity
In their quest to create miniaturized and lightweight optics, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have successfully developed compact, visible wavelength achromats using 3D printing and porous silicon. This breakthrough in materials science and engineering has enormous potential for various applications in imaging technology. The innovative hybrid micro-optics developed by the team offer high
Understanding the inner workings of the brain has always been a complex task for scientists and researchers. However, a recent study conducted by European scientists has shown promising results in using highly sensitive sensors based on color centers in a diamond to record electrical activity from neurons in living brain tissue. This groundbreaking research opens
The field of heat transfer has traditionally focused on the movement of thermal energy through quantum particles known as phonons. However, recent advancements in nanoscale semiconductors have revealed that phonons alone are not sufficient to efficiently remove heat at such small scales. To address this issue, researchers from Purdue University have turned their attention to
In 1960, Joaquin Luttinger proposed a universal statement that established a relationship between the total number of particles a system can accommodate and its behavior under low-energy excitations. Initially applicable to systems of independent particles, Luttinger’s theorem surprisingly retains its accuracy even in cases of strongly correlated quantum matter where interactions between particles are significant.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have made a groundbreaking discovery by observing magnetic monopoles in hematite, a material closely related to rust. This finding has the potential to revolutionize computing technologies and pave the way for greener and faster computing systems. Utilizing diamond quantum sensing, the researchers were able to detect faint magnetic signals
Protein research, diagnostics, and analytics rely heavily on the detection, identification, and analysis of macromolecules. Mass spectrometry, a commonly used detection system, helps separate charged particles (ions) and provides valuable information about the composition of a sample. However, conventional detectors have limitations in detecting particles with low-impact energy. An international research team, led by quantum
In a significant step towards revolutionizing the world’s energy landscape, the largest experimental nuclear fusion reactor has officially been inaugurated in Japan. This cutting-edge technology, which aims to fuse atomic nuclei rather than splitting them, holds the promise of being a safe, abundant, and carbon-free source of energy. The JT-60SA reactor, a joint project between