Physics

Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) is a theoretical framework used to study the forces within atomic nuclei and their components, such as protons and neutrons. One of the key areas of research in QCD is the containment of quarks and gluons within nucleons. These forces are mathematically compared to gravity, but the presence of quantum effects like

Rare earth magnetic materials have long been revered for their unique properties, particularly due to the behavior of electrons in the 4f shell. Historically, the magnetic properties of these 4f electrons were believed to be nearly impossible to manipulate. However, recent groundbreaking research conducted by a collaboration of scientists from HZB, Freie Universität Berlin, and

Oil spills are a major environmental concern that can have devastating effects on marine ecosystems. Recent research from the University of Illinois Chicago has shed light on a previously unknown pathway by which oil can spread pollution inside the ocean. The study, led by Sushant Anand, has revealed that oil drops from underwater oil spills

At the European Organization for Nuclear Research, better known as CERN, the complex and sophisticated experiments conducted require meticulous planning and execution. While the average person may think that flipping a switch is all it takes to start a physics experiment, the reality is far more intricate. One of the most renowned experiments at CERN

In a groundbreaking discovery, physicists at the University of Stuttgart have delved into the realm of quantum microscopy to capture the intricate movement of electrons at the atomic level like never before. Led by Prof. Sebastian Loth, this pioneering research marks a significant advancement in the field of materials science, offering unparalleled spatial and temporal

In today’s world, machine learning and artificial intelligence are on the rise, with applications that span from computer vision to text generation. However, the increasing complexity of tasks has led to the development of neural networks with billions of parameters, resulting in exponential growth in energy consumption and training times. The unsustainable path that current

The recent research conducted by the HEFTY Topical Collaboration delves into the recombination of charm and bottom quarks leading to the formation of Bc mesons within the quark-gluon plasma (QGP). Through the development of a novel transport model, the researchers aimed to simulate the kinetics of heavy-quark bound states within the expanding QGP fireball generated

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Physics, a team of experimental physicists from the University of Cologne has achieved a major breakthrough in the field of quantum computing. By inducing superconducting effects in quantum anomalous Hall insulators, they have opened up new possibilities for exploring advanced quantum states and potentially revolutionizing the development of

Time crystals, an intriguing concept proposed by Nobel Prize winner Frank Wilczek in 2012, challenge the traditional norms of crystal structures by repeating themselves not in space, but in time. The idea of time crystals has sparked debates within the scientific community, with some dismissing them as impossible and others attempting to find ways to

Time reversal symmetry is a fundamental concept in physics that challenges the traditional notion of time flowing only from past to future. In the microscopic world, the laws of physics do not inherently favor any specific direction of time. Both classical and quantum mechanics exhibit reversible equations of motion, allowing for valid evolution processes even

Researchers at the University of Twente have recently delved into the world of photons, shedding light on the fascinating behavior of these elementary particles that make up light. Unlike electrons, which are confined by atomic nuclei in specific orbitals, photons have the freedom to roam with an incredible variety of shapes and symmetries. This newfound

Multi-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence (MR-TADF) materials have shown potential in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) with narrow electroluminescence (EL) spectra. However, the efficiency of blue MR-TADF emitters has been limited by triplet-involved quenching processes. In response to this challenge, scientists in China have proposed an interlayer sensitization strategy to enhance the EL

In a groundbreaking study conducted at Aalto University in Finland, researchers have discovered a novel method to manipulate the movement of bacteria using magnetic fields. This innovative approach not only allows for the alignment of bacteria but also opens up new avenues for research in various scientific disciplines. The findings of this study, published in

The ability to manipulate magnetization on ultrafast time scales using intense laser pulses has long been a goal of researchers in the field of ultrafast magnetism. Traditionally, such manipulation has been achieved through thermally induced effects, where the absorption of laser energy leads to rapid heating of the material and perturbation of the magnetic order.

In a groundbreaking development, a research team from Japan has made significant progress in observing magnetic fields at incredibly small scales. This achievement is the result of collaboration between scientists from various institutions, including Hitachi, Ltd., Kyushu University, RIKEN, and HREM Research Inc., among others. Understanding magnetic fields at the atomic level is crucial for