When it comes to uncorking a bottle of champagne, there is more to it than just experiencing the familiar pop sound. High-pressure dynamics, shock waves, and supersonic gas flows are all at play. In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists at TU Wien, the complex physics behind this seemingly simple act have been unraveled using
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Magnetism has captivated humanity for thousands of years, leading to the development of numerous technological applications. From compasses to electric motors and generators, ferromagnetism has been the driving force behind these devices. However, as fundamental research delves deeper into magnetism, there is a growing interest in exploring other forms of this phenomenon. These alternative forms
The generation and manipulation of high-repetition pulses have become increasingly important in various fields, ranging from high-speed photography to laser processing. In particular, Gigahertz (GHz) burst pulses, with intervals ranging from nanoseconds, have shown great promise for visualizing ultrafast phenomena and improving laser processing efficiency. However, existing methods for producing GHz burst pulses face challenges
In a groundbreaking research study published in Nature Communications, an international team from Wits University and ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences has achieved a major breakthrough in quantum communication. The team demonstrated the teleportation-like transport of “patterns” of light, marking the first successful approach to transporting images across a network without physically sending
Fluid dynamics, a branch of physics that studies the motion and behavior of fluids, has long been considered as a complex and technical field. However, at the American Physical Society’s annual meeting, the Division of Fluid Dynamics reveals an extraordinary side of this discipline through their captivating images and videos. In this article, we will
When two lead ions collide at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a remarkable phenomenon occurs. A hot and dense state of matter known as quark-gluon plasma is formed, where quarks and gluons are no longer confined within composite particles called hadrons. This unique fireball of particles, believed to have existed moments after the Big Bang,
Protecting coasts and structures from the destructive impact of water waves has been a long-standing challenge. Researchers from Sorbonne Université CNRS, Institut Polytechnique de Paris, University of Bristol, Le Mans Université CNRS, and Université PSL CNRS have been diligently working towards finding effective strategies to enable the absorption of water waves. In their recent publication
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
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