Researchers found new mathematical evidence that string theory's predictions mesh closely with gauge theory, which underlies the interactions among quarks and gluons. This breakthrough could open up uses for string theory in describing atomic nuclei and everyday matter.
A team of 9 scholars from six universities will use precise biological assembly techniques to study quantum physics in nanoparticle arrays. This research could lead to new mechanisms for computing, signal processing and sensing.
Researchers develop atomic interferometers to improve navigation accuracy, testing fundamental laws of physics. The technology could lead to more precise location tracking and better understanding of gravity.
Physicist S. James Gates, Jr. has been recognized with the 2006 AAAS Public Understanding of Science and Technology Award for his efforts in making complex scientific concepts accessible to diverse audiences. Through various media platforms and educational initiatives, Gates has promoted STEM education, particularly among underrepresen...
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and other institutions have developed a test of string theory, which involves measuring the scattering of high-energy particles in particle collisions. The test could eventually be performed at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) if the predicted predictions are not found.
The number of US high school students taking physics has increased to a record high, with more than 30% of seniors enrolling in physics classes. Physics bachelor's degree recipients are also on the rise, with a 31% increase since 2000 and a significantly higher likelihood of pursuing advanced degrees.
Researchers have developed a method for wireless energy transfer that uses non-radiative electromagnetic fields to power devices. The technology has the potential to recharge laptops and cell phones without wires, with an object the size of a laptop able to be charged within a few meters of a power source.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has received a $225,000 National Science Foundation grant to support students pursuing doctoral degrees in physics. The grant will enable students to study optical and laser materials and characterize their properties.
Peter Zoller, a renowned Austrian physicist, has been awarded the prestigious Dirac Medal 2006 for his groundbreaking research in atomic physics. He is being recognized for his innovative methods to use trapped ions for quantum computing and realizing the Bose-Hubbard model in ultracold gases.
The CERN Council has adopted a European strategy for particle physics, providing for European engagement and leadership. This marks an important step for the field, as the world's particle physicists embark on a new adventure with the Large Hadron Collider project.
Researchers at Kent State University are studying a new class of liquid crystal molecules with a boomerang shape to enhance flexoelectricity. This phenomenon has the potential to be used in environmentally friendly micro-power generators.
Researchers have deciphered engineering principles of biological nanosystems to develop new technologies, including assembly lines for cargo at the nanoscale level. This breakthrough promises novel ways to combat bacterial infections and interact with synthetic surfaces.
Researchers Paolo De Los Rios and Pierre Goloubinoff identified a simple mechanism for molecular chaperones to facilitate protein folding and translocation, resolving a long-standing controversy. Their 'Entropic Pulling' theory combines thermodynamic principles with the laws of physics to explain Hsp70's activity.
Researchers from Stevens Institute of Technology have developed a novel integrated sensor to detect tiny flow rates in microchemical systems, enabling self-contained feedback control. The technology has applications in biomedical labs on chip, portable electronics, and homeland security.
David Vanderbilt's work simplifies computer calculations to understand material atomic structure and create new materials. His methods have broad applications in physics, chemistry, and engineering.
A Florida Institute of Technology faculty member has received a $360,000 grant to explore the origin of mass through high-energy physics research. The grant supports the CMS project, a massive particle detector experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider.
A University of Houston graduate student has developed a new type of memory storage device using solid state physics, promising faster access to data, music, and movies in hand-held devices. The invention utilizes magneto-electric effects in multiferroic compounds to read and write information.
A team of scientists from Delft University of Technology, Brown University, and the University of Alabama have successfully created a 'spin triplet' supercurrent through a unique ferromagnet. The discovery breaks quantum physics theory by showing that electrons can exist in three quantum states inside the magnet.
Physicists at Rutgers University have rewritten the classical understanding of quantum statistical physics by finding a simpler way to derive a mathematical formula. The discovery, published in Physical Review Letters, could lead to rewrites of tomorrow's physics textbooks.
High Energy Density Physics is a new journal launched by Elsevier to publish research on extreme conditions, including planetary interiors and astrophysical phenomena. The journal aims to provide a platform for scientists to study material properties and hydrodynamics under high-energy density regimes.
MIT physicists and NIST colleagues report the most precise direct test yet of Einstein's E=mc^2, verifying the formula's accuracy with an unprecedented precision. The team's findings validate the equivalence of energy and mass, strengthening the theory's position in modern physics.
The Caltech-led team captured the network prize at SC|05 by transferring 475 terabytes of high energy physics data in 24 hours and sustaining average data rates of over 100 gigabits per second. The team demonstrated the value of collaboration and achieved records while transferring data from running experiments.
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists have precisely measured the interaction of matter with photons in extreme electric fields surrounding the nucleus of uranium. The results demonstrate a new milestone in QED research, putting a new constraint on theory and paving the way for further calculations.
The Newman team won an NSF award for their work on biological self-assembly, a principle that considers the physical properties of cells and tissues to develop new organs. Their research could lead to the 'printing' of replacement parts using organ printing, revolutionizing organ transplantation.
William Edelstein's contributions to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) led to the commercialization of high-resolution imaging technology. His work on the Spin Warp method and other innovations improved image quality and reduced noise, making MRI systems clinically useful.
A team of researchers at UC Berkeley has successfully created a Bose-Einstein condensate in a magnetic storage ring, containing rubidium atoms at extremely low temperatures. The cold collisions of these slow-moving atoms may reveal new insights into quantum physics.
The competition focuses on exploring innovative research in physics and astronomy, with a focus on deep discoveries about reality and technological innovations. The 18 finalists will present their research papers at a special session in October, with nine prizes awarded based on outstanding merit.
Sir Samuel Frederick Edwards and Patrick A. Lee are being honored with the ICTP Dirac Medal for their groundbreaking work in polymer physics, spin glass theory, and many-body systems. The award, established in 1985, is given to scientists who have made significant contributions to theoretical physics and mathematics.
A study suggests that abandoning livestock can significantly reduce global warming, with animal agriculture emitting 21% of all human-caused carbon dioxide. This shift in diet would have no adverse effects on health and could potentially meet Kyoto treaty targets for reducing emissions.
Martin Klein received the Pais Award for his groundbreaking research on the history of 19th and 20th century physics, which have profoundly influenced generations of historians. He also made significant contributions to the history of relativity and quantum physics.
The RIKEN-BNL QCDOC supercomputer will primarily be used for physics research, focusing on the properties of quark-gluon plasma and quantum chromodynamics. It will also be available for scientific projects in biology and materials science during 10% of its operating time.
Ron Davidson, a professor at Princeton University, has received the 2005 Particle Accelerator Science and Technology Award for his contributions to the theory of charged particle beams. His work has applications in particle physics, nuclear physics, ion-beam-driven fusion, high energy density physics, and cancer therapy.
Researchers at RHIC have discovered a new state of matter that exhibits nearly perfect fluid motion, contradicting early theoretical predictions. The hot matter formed in collisions of gold ions moves collectively in response to pressure variations, displaying a high degree of coordination among particles.
Researchers calculate that ultra-cold atoms can be used to perform controlled coherent processing with light, preserving information content. This technology has the potential to revolutionize optical computing and create faster-than-electron computers.
Rob Myers and Eric Poisson, two prominent physicists, have been awarded the CAP prize for their outstanding contributions to gravitational physics and string theory. Their work has significantly impacted foundational questions in string theory and gravitational waves, with implications for future research.
Researchers at Kansas State University have created a system using personal digital assistants that allows instructors to assess students' understanding in real-time. This technology enables instructors to provide individualized feedback, promoting active learning and social interaction among students.
The Journal of Polymer Science Part B: Polymer Physics Prize honors outstanding papers published between September 2002 and August 2004. Winners receive a $2,500 honorarium and travel stipend to attend the American Physical Society meeting in Los Angeles.
Researchers from Rice University and international teams found a collapse of Fermi volume in quantum critical matters, leading to new insights into exotic electronic properties. This discovery may provide routes to new classes of material and shed light on high-temperature superconductivity.
Two Williams students, Nathan Hodas and Gerke, have won the prestigious Apker Award in physics, showcasing their exceptional academic records and research potential. The college's emphasis on student-faculty research has been credited with producing high-caliber physics majors.
Gross and Frank Wilczek discovered asymptotic freedom, a force that grows stronger with distance, allowing for the calculation of experiment results. This finding has implications for experiments and provides clues to new physics beyond the Standard Model.
The Quantum Universe report outlines nine fundamental questions in response to research funding agency requests, focusing on particle physics' role in understanding dark matter, dark energy, and more. The report emphasizes new knowledge from particle physics is needed to answer exciting scientific questions of this century.
Physicists James D. Bjorken and Curtis G. Callan have been awarded the 2004 Dirac Medal by the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) for their significant contributions to theoretical physics and mathematics, including the development of deep inelastic scattering techniques that shed light on strong interactio...
Researchers from the University of Houston are working on a plasma propulsion system called VASIMR, which aims to improve electric propulsion systems for deep space missions. The team has been studying the physics and engineering behind VASIMR since 1980 and recently received an award for their technical and scientific excellence.
The US ITER Project Office will be managed by the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This collaboration aims to secure technical assistance, procure hardware contributions, and coordinate US fusion community activities for the international ITER project.
H. Eugene Stanley is honored for his innovative and original research on disordered systems, aggregation, and phase transitions. His work has also applied to complex networks, including those related to biology and terrorism.
The UCLA-Maryland Center for Multiscale Plasma Dynamics will investigate three plasma mysteries: sawteeth, tearing instabilities, and transport barriers. The research aims to improve the performance of the international thermonuclear experimental reactor (ITER) and develop a safe, nearly limitless energy source.
Researchers propose experiments to test quantum effects in mechanical systems, achieving sensitivity close to the quantum limit. The goal is to understand how quantum and classical physics crossover, a long-standing scientific question.
The European DataGrid (EDG) project has successfully built a test computing infrastructure capable of providing shared data and computing resources across Europe. GridPP resources contributed to the EDG testbed, developing important 'middleware' for efficient task distribution and security. The EGEE project will take Grid technology fu...
The UK is investing in two University centres to build accelerator RÔD expertise and develop a strong research base in experimental particle physics. The Neutrino Factory is proposed as an international experiment to study artificially produced neutrinos.
The AAAS symposium features educators and authors using popular culture to make physics accessible. Chemical physicist Catherine Asaro uses romance novels infused with quantum physics, while Professor James Kakalios illustrates physics principles through superhero comics.
The MIT team has achieved a record-low temperature of 500 picokelvin, six times lower than the previous record of 3 nanokelvin. This breakthrough could lead to vast improvements in precision measurements and new insights into atomic physics.
V. Zakharov received the 2003 Dirac Medal of the ICTP for his groundbreaking work on mathematical physics of nonlinear phenomena, particularly in the field of weak wave turbulence. His research has significantly contributed to our understanding of plasma physics, hydrodynamics, magnetism, and optics.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have devised a new architecture for manufacturing photonic band gap materials, increasing available bandwidth for optical microchips. The technique uses x-rays to create a precise template, allowing for high-quality silicon photonic band gap materials.
Reid's undergraduate physics research earned her a trip to the International Conference of Physics Students in Denmark, where she will present her work. Her project focused on anomalous diffusion and percolation using computer simulations.
The US Physics Olympiad team consists of 24 high school students from 14 different states who were selected to compete in the International Physics Olympiad. The team will undergo a week-long physics 'boot camp' and attend lectures by prominent scientists before traveling to Taipei, Taiwan for the competition.
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a new physics phenomenon that uses metamaterials to create a focused beam of light. By amplifying evanescent waves and correcting their phase, these lenses could revolutionize the engineering of electronic devices at the nanometre scale.
Researchers are investigating novel quantum states by examining materials in reduced dimensions, which confine electron flow. This approach has led to the discovery of unusual metals and a better understanding of phase transitions at quantum limits.
Kaye, a principal research physicist at PPPL, was recognized for his groundbreaking investigation of strongly heated plasmas and their characteristics. His work is crucial to predicting plasma performance in magnetic fusion energy devices.
Researchers Masaaki Yamada and Hantao Ji at PPPL have received an award from the American Physical Society for their groundbreaking research on magnetic reconnection. Their work has elucidated a fundamental problem in plasmas, relevant to fusion energy and astrophysical phenomena.
The Center for Theoretical Biological Physics at UCSD combines theoreticians and experimentalists to advance research in understanding complex biological systems. The interdisciplinary approach will provide insights into fundamental laws governing biological systems, enabling predictions and breakthroughs in biology and physics.