Physics

In the realm of science and technology, the use of coherent light sources in the deep ultraviolet (DUV) region is vital for a variety of applications such as lithography, defect inspection, metrology, and spectroscopy. The traditional high-power 193-nanometer (nm) lasers have been critical in lithography for precise patterning. However, the limitations in coherence associated with

In a research center in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma activates the world’s most powerful laser, marking a significant milestone in the field of laser technology. Operated by French company Thales and utilizing Nobel prize-winning inventions, this laser has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, from healthcare to space exploration. The sharp beams of laser light

Recent research conducted by a team of scientists at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan has made significant progress in the development of hybrid wave-based devices. The research focuses on creating a strong coupling between two different forms of waves—magnons and phonons—in a thin film at room temperature. This breakthrough opens up

In the realm of quantum computing, the quest for groundbreaking innovations has long been hindered by the stringent requirement of operating at near-absolute-zero temperatures. This demand arises from the nature of quantum phenomena, which demand isolation from the ordinary world we inhabit to unleash their full potential. Quantum bits, or qubits, the fundamental units of

In a groundbreaking development, a team of physicists and engineers in China have created a new type of highly sensitive gravimeter that can function effectively at room temperature. This innovation, documented in the esteemed journal Physical Review Letters, involves a novel dual magnet approach that employs laser technology to detect changes in gravity. Traditional gravity

In a world where technology is advancing at a rapid pace, the need for faster and more efficient computer memory storage has never been greater. A recent development by RIKEN physicists has the potential to revolutionize the way memory devices function, paving the way for higher memory density and faster memory writing speeds. Memory devices

In the realm of physics, synthetic dimensions (SDs) have emerged as one of the frontiers of active research, offering a pathway to explore phenomena in higher-dimensional spaces, beyond our conventional 3D geometrical space. The concept has garnered significant attention, especially in topological photonics, due to its potential to unlock rich physics inaccessible in traditional dimensions.

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have unveiled a new method to streamline the structure of high-efficiency blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). This advancement holds the promise of revolutionizing the quality and longevity of television screens, paving the way for superior viewing experiences. OLEDs have already made their mark in the realm of smartphones and displays,

Recently, Prof. Cui Linsong’s research team from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) in collaboration with Prof. Samuel D. Stranks’ team from the University of Cambridge, introduced a groundbreaking approach to improve the efficiency of blue light-emitting diodes (LEDs) based on perovskite materials. This advancement, detailed in their publication in Nature Photonics,

Photon up-conversion, the process of combining two low-energy photons to create a single high-energy photon, holds immense potential for various applications such as more efficient PV cells, OLED displays, and even anti-cancer therapies. The ability for energy to transition smoothly between molecules in a solid is crucial for this process to occur efficiently. However, the

In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, it has been shown that advanced quantum-based cybersecurity can be successfully implemented in a deployed fiber link. The results of their research, which were recently published in CLEO 2023, build upon a proof-of-principle experiment carried out by ORNL scientists

Fusion power plants hold the key to sustainable and reliable energy generation in the future. However, achieving commercially viable fusion reactions requires overcoming various challenges, including plasma instabilities such as edge localized modes (ELMs). Recent research has explored the use of negative triangularity plasma shaping as a potential solution to this issue. Plasma triangularity refers

Superconducting circuits have shown great promise for the development of quantum computers due to their ability to create electronic states resembling molecules. Physicists at RIKEN have recently made significant advancements in this field by investigating Andreev molecules in superconducting circuits. This research, published in Nature Communications, sheds light on the potential of utilizing these exotic

In an exciting breakthrough in the field of astrophysics, a team of physicists has devised a revolutionary method to detect gravity waves with unprecedented precision. These gravity waves possess such low frequencies that they may hold the key to unraveling the mysteries surrounding the early phases of mergers between supermassive black holes, which are among

Ultraviolet spectroscopy has long been a cornerstone in the study of electronic transitions in atoms and rovibronic transitions in molecules. This field of study is crucial for a wide range of scientific applications, from fundamental physics tests to precision measurements in atmospheric chemistry and astrophysics. Recently, a team of scientists led by Nathalie Picqué at