Science

For the past seven decades, the concept of “kugelblitze,” black holes formed by incredibly dense concentrations of light, has captured the imagination of astrophysicists. The idea that these unique black holes could be connected to phenomena like dark matter and potentially serve as the power source for future spaceship engines has been a subject of

The collaboration between Professor Szameit’s research group at the University of Rostock and researchers from the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg has led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field of optical chips. By incorporating the concept of topologically protected wave propagation, they were able to stabilize the interference of two photons in optical circuits. This research, which

A recent study published in Physical Review Letters (PRL) sheds light on the potential of quadratic electron-phonon coupling to elevate superconductivity through the creation of quantum bipolarons. The interaction between electrons and lattice vibrations known as phonons, referred to as electron-phonon coupling, plays a crucial role in enabling superconductivity in certain materials by facilitating the

Photonic alloys, a combination of two or more photonic crystals, have long been considered promising materials for controlling the propagation of electromagnetic waves, particularly as waveguides. However, a significant drawback of these materials has been their tendency to reflect light back in the direction of its origin, known as light backscattering. This limitation has hindered

The research team at the University of Tsukuba made a groundbreaking discovery regarding electron spins in magnetic materials. They found that fluctuations in these spins can trigger a large anomalous Hall effect during a phase transition known as the devil’s staircase magnetic transition. This finding is crucial for the progression of magneto-thermoelectric conversion, a technology

In a groundbreaking new study, scientists at the University of Nottingham’s School of Physics have developed a unique 3D printed vacuum system aimed at trapping dark matter to detect domain walls. This revolutionary approach is set to shed light on some of the universe’s most intriguing mysteries. The team of researchers, led by Professor Clare

Halide perovskites have recently gained attention as promising materials for applications in photovoltaics, light-emitting diodes, and other optoelectronic devices. These materials exhibit extraordinary optoelectronic properties, such as long carrier lifetimes and diffusion lengths. A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Texas at Austin aimed to shed light on the origin of these

A recent study published in Nature Communications sheds light on the optical analog of the Kármán vortex street (KVS) and its potential applications in various fields. Collaborating physicists from Singapore and the UK have delved into the fascinating parallels between fluid dynamics and structured light, introducing a new type of light pulse with striking similarities

In a groundbreaking development, a team of researchers at HHMI’s Janelia Research Campus has successfully applied astronomy techniques to the field of life sciences. The team has utilized methods traditionally used in astronomy to unblur images of galaxies located far away, in order to enhance the clarity and sharpness of microscopy images. This innovation offers

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various industries by solving complex problems at an unprecedented speed. One of the key challenges in quantum computing is connecting qubits, which are essential for the functioning of quantum computers. Traditional methods of forming qubits have proven to be challenging, as they rely on defects in silicon’s crystal