In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, scientists from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of California, Irvine have made a significant breakthrough in the field of topological phases of matter. By using a novel strain engineering approach, they were able to convert the material hafnium pentatelluride (HfTe5) into a strong
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Particle diffusion, a fundamental process in physics, has long fascinated scientists with its seemingly random nature. However, recent experiments have shed light on peculiar patterns in particle diffusion that hint at a hidden complexity yet to be fully understood. In a groundbreaking study conducted by Adrian Pacheco-Pozo and Igor Sokolov from Humboldt University of Berlin,
Quasicrystals, a type of intermetallic material, have captured the attention of researchers in the field of condensed matter physics. These unique materials possess non-repeating ordered patterns of atoms, distinguishing them from normal crystals. Quasicrystals, particularly the Tsai-type icosahedral quasicrystal (iQC) and their cubic approximant crystals (ACs), exhibit fascinating properties such as long-range ferromagnetic (FM) and
Quantum technologies have great potential in revolutionizing our communication systems and computing capabilities. In order to facilitate the development of quantum networks, researchers at the University of Basel have successfully built a quantum memory element using atoms in a tiny glass cell. This breakthrough could pave the way for mass production of these memory units,
In the pursuit of energy production, maintaining confinement of fusion-produced energetic ions is crucial in a burning plasma. However, the presence of electromagnetic waves in fusion plasmas can disrupt this confinement, leading to a decline in plasma heating and the termination of the burning plasma state. In a recent study conducted at the DIII-D National
In the ever-evolving landscape of condensed matter physics, a recent breakthrough has emerged from the collaborative efforts of researchers at the Peter Grünberg Institute (PGI-1), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Paul Scherrer Institut in Switzerland, and the Jülich Centre for Neutron Science (JCNS). This groundbreaking work, led by Stefan Blügel, Thomas Brückel, and Samir Lounis,
A recent experiment conducted by researchers from RIKEN and their collaborators has demonstrated the possibility of using heat and magnetic fields to induce transformations in spin textures, specifically magnetic vortices and antivortices known as skyrmions and antiskyrmions. These findings are expected to have significant implications for the development of new spintronics devices with low energy
Scientists at RIKEN have made a breakthrough in the study of superconductivity, bringing us closer to the development of materials that can superconduct at higher temperatures. Superconductors, which transmit electrical current without any resistance, are currently limited to low-temperature applications. The discovery of high-temperature superconductors could revolutionize various fields, from electromagnets to magnetic sensors. In
Perovskite solar cells have gained significant attention in recent years due to their high efficiency and low production costs. Despite their potential, these cells have faced challenges related to stability. Researchers at Forschungszentrum Jülich have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding the protection of free charge carriers in perovskite solar cells, which could contribute to the
Quantum mechanics, the study of the behavior of light and matter at the atomic and subatomic scales, has long captivated the scientific community with its peculiar nature. Its counterintuitive principles continue to baffle researchers, who strive to unravel the mysteries hidden within its depths. One such enigma is the quantum Cheshire cat effect, inspired by