Scientists have made a breakthrough in particle physics, releasing the world's most precise measurement yet of the muon's magnetic moment. The result bolsters evidence for new physics beyond the Standard Model and sets up a showdown between theory and experiment over 20 years in the making.
SourceDOE/Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateAug 10, 2023
Researchers developed a method to quantify real-world emission of brake wear particles, finding that approximately 4.0% of PM in the tunnel was attributable to brake wear. The study identified three main types of brake particles, including barium-containing and carbon-containing particles, contributing to air pollution.
SourceChinese Society for Environmental Sciences·JournalEnvironmental Science and Ecotechnology·DateJul 1, 2023
Scientists review preparation techniques for copper matrix composites with ceramic particles, enhancing mechanical properties and thermal conductivity. The study highlights the importance of particle characterization, interfacial bonding, and advanced preparation methods to optimize composite performance.
SourceInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·JournalInternational Journal of Extreme Manufacturing·DateJun 25, 2023
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have developed a new strategy to detect axions using particle collider experiments. By analyzing the decay product of unstable heavy particles into muons, they hope to locate and prove the existence of these hypothetical particles.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 9, 2023
Researchers confirm Stephen Hawking's theory that black holes will eventually evaporate through Hawking radiation. New findings suggest gravity and spacetime curvature cause this radiation, affecting all large objects in the universe.
SourceRadboud University Nijmegen·JournalPhysical Review·DateJun 2, 2023
Researchers discovered that black hole jets exhibit surprising variability in x-ray emissions over short time scales, contradicting a long-held theory. This finding opens up new possibilities for understanding particle acceleration in these jets and potentially elsewhere in the universe.
SourceUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateMay 29, 2023
A team led by Taylor Hughes and Gaurav Bahl has experimentally realized a theoretical extension of chirality in two dimensions. They constructed a topological circuit network to explore new behaviors predicted by this extended chirality, which manifests as locking between a particle's flow direction and an arrow carried along with it.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 8, 2023
Researchers at Caltech have developed a technique that uses quantum entanglement to create biphotons, which can be used to image cells with a resolution twice that of traditional microscopes. By harnessing the properties of quantum entanglement, scientists can now visualize tiny structures within living cells with unprecedented precision.
SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateMay 2, 2023
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A team of scientists at SLAC and Argonne National Laboratory has developed an algorithm that pairs machine-learning techniques with classical beam physics equations to precisely predict a particle beam's distribution of positions and velocities. This detailed information will help improve experimental reliability, especially at higher ...
SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 1, 2023
Researchers found Dark Matter does not consist of ultramassive particles but rather ultralight particles that travel like waves. The discovery resolves an outstanding problem in astrophysics and provides new insights into the nature of Dark Matter.
SourceThe University of Hong Kong·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeObservational study·DateApr 25, 2023
Indiana University researchers and collaborators have completed a six-year experiment to study the fundamental properties of neutrinos. They observed nearly 10^26 atoms over six years, pushing the boundaries of detection for this rare phenomenon.
SourceIndiana University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 10, 2023
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia discovered that viral proteins use phase separation to coordinate the complex process of replicating viral genomes and then encapsulating them in a viral particle. This process allows for the orderly and coordinated formation of infectious viral offspring.
SourceChildren's Hospital of Philadelphia·JournalNature·DateApr 5, 2023
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Researchers developed a new particle resuspension prediction model based on quasi-static moment equilibrium, which considers flow characteristics, particle morphology, and rough wall surface. The model is more accurate than classical models and can be applied to traceability analysis of pollutants.
SourceParticuology·JournalParticuology·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 21, 2023
A team of scientists at Mainz University has developed a method to efficiently compute a new class of Feynman integrals associated with Calabi–Yau geometries. This allows for high-precision theoretical predictions of particle interactions and better understanding of their mathematical structure.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMar 21, 2023
Researchers at Northwestern University have discovered a surprising way to trap microparticles using the combined effects of electrostatics, hydrodynamics, and random Brownian motion. This phenomenon enables the capture of particles in complex environments, such as winding channels, and could revolutionize microfluidic applications and...
SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 8, 2023
Researchers developed a new method to distinguish current carriers in the BCS-BEC crossover, a phase transition between superfluids and superconductors. The team measured fluctuations of currents, quantified as the Fano factor, which can identify single-particle- and pair-currents.
SourceSchool of Science, The University of Tokyo·JournalPNAS Nexus·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 7, 2023
Researchers from ETH Zurich have achieved groundbreaking cooling of a glass nanoparticle along two directions of motion, overcoming the 'Dark Mode Effect'. This breakthrough enables the creation of fragile quantum states and paves the way for ultrasensitive gyroscopes and sensors.
SourceUniversity of Innsbruck·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 6, 2023
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Researchers propose a novel approach to analyzing microplastic particles, highlighting the importance of particle size and shape in determining environmental impact. Studies show that even samples with similar numbers of particles can have varying levels of plastic pollution based on mass, volume, and specific surface area.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalEnvironmental Science and Pollution Research·DateFeb 28, 2023
A Kaiser Permanente study of 3.7 million adults found long-term exposure to fine particle air pollution increases the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease, especially in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status. The research lends support for strengthening air quality standards to protect public health.
SourceKaiser Permanente·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateFeb 24, 2023
A University of Queensland-led research team is using an unusual caesium atom to search for dark matter particles. The team's work may also improve atomic theory calculations and technology, such as navigation systems.
SourceUniversity of Queensland·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 24, 2023
Fermi statistics and electronic coincidence circuits were developed at the Institute of Physics in Florence, laying the groundwork for modern electronics. The institute continued to thrive after WWII, establishing a strong theoretical physics program that remains active today.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal H·DateFeb 20, 2023
Researchers from Japan propose a novel framework to describe quark-gluon plasma, which agrees better with experimental data. The new model explains the missing particle yields in low transverse momentum region by accounting for nonequilibrium corona components.
SourceSophia University·JournalPhysical Review C·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateFeb 12, 2023
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University of Central Florida researchers observed de Broglie-Mackinnon wave packets, a long-standing theoretical concept, by exploiting a loophole in 1980's-era laser physics theorem. The team's use of space-time wave packets, which resist stretching in dispersive media, verifies predicted properties and opens the path to studying top...
SourceUniversity of Central Florida·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 26, 2023
Scientists successfully synthesized the elusive Λ(1405) particle and measured its complex mass, revealing a temporary bound state of a K- meson and proton. The findings may provide insights into the interior of ultra-dense neutron stars and the early formation of the Universe.
SourceOsaka University·JournalPhysics Letters B·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 26, 2023
Hernandez-Garcia was recognized for his efforts to bring undergraduate students from Mexico to Jefferson Lab for a 10-week summer study program, where they gain hands-on experience with accelerator R&D test stands. The program has led to several students earning Ph.D.s in accelerator physics and pursuing careers in the field.
SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateJan 25, 2023
Researchers successfully conducted the first Fermi-scale single-particle double-slit experiment using an unstable ρ0 meson in a high-energy heavy-ion collision. The study demonstrates wave-particle duality, where the meson's decay products exhibit interference patterns indicative of quantum entanglement.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 22, 2023
Computer simulations demonstrate that chaos plays a crucial role in the emergence of thermodynamic behavior from quantum theory. A quantum system with indistinguishable particles and a thermometer-like particle shows a temperature distribution consistent with Boltzmann's rules only when the system exhibits chaos.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalEntropy·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateDec 14, 2022
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The Celeritas project aims to address the data tsunami from the upgraded LHC, enabling faster particle collisions and more accurate simulations. With graphics processing units and exascale computing, Celeritas will increase data throughput and validate theories of particle physics.
Researchers have developed a hybrid plasma accelerator that combines two methods for electron acceleration, achieving better stability and higher particle density than single-accelerator systems. This innovation opens up new possibilities for precision X-ray generation and novel applications in fields like medical imaging and ultrafast...
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalPhysical Review·DateNov 30, 2022
Scientists use ensemble-NV-diamond magnetometers to search for new particles and establish experimental constraints on exotic interactions at the micron scale. The discovery has significant implications for cosmology, astrophysics, and particle physics.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateNov 29, 2022
A new study has resolved the first molecular steps of particle formation from iodine emissions, a crucial process in atmospheric secondary particles. The research team found that iodine plays a significant role in forming clouds, providing a key piece in understanding the changing atmosphere.
SourceTampere University·JournalNature Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 22, 2022
An international team has cracked the chemical code driving iodine particle formation, revealing its link to increased cloud cover and ozone layer depletion. The study suggests that iodine plays a catalytic role in atmospheric particle formation, contributing to global warming-related thinning of Arctic sea ice.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalNature Chemistry·DateNov 14, 2022
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The book delves into the concept of emergence in two domains: condensed matter physics and quantum gravity. It reveals surprising connections between seemingly disparate areas of physics, shedding light on how mysterious materials work and the origins of space and time.
SourceFoundational Questions Institute, FQXi·DateNov 3, 2022
Researchers assessing the environmental impact of future 'Higgs factories' propose a new figure of merit: carbon footprint per Higgs boson produced. Circular colliders emerge as a promising option due to their excellent physics capability and energy efficiency, which could significantly reduce the environmental cost.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal Plus·DateOct 26, 2022
A team of scientists at PNNL created a new kind of micelle that detects SARS-CoV-2 in the air by bursting open upon contact with the virus, sending an immediate electronic signal. The detector has advantages over current technologies, requiring lower viral particle levels and producing fewer errors.
SourceDOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory·JournalMRS Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 25, 2022
A study by physicists Fariba Karimi and her team has confirmed that women are underrepresented in physics, but found that the gender gap is largely due to a first-mover advantage enjoyed by men. The research suggests that women face higher entry barriers and structural inequalities, leading to differences in citation recognition.
SourceComplexity Science Hub·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 13, 2022
Achenbach, a renowned experimental physicist, will lead Jefferson Lab's Experimental Hall B, utilizing the world's most powerful accelerator to advance nuclear physics research. He aims to upgrade CEBAF and explore new experiments, including positron beams, to expand knowledge on matter and the universe.
SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateOct 10, 2022
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Particle radioactivity from radon in air pollution increases toxicity and risk of death from cardiovascular disease, especially from heart attack and stroke. Researchers used spatiotemporal predictions to estimate exposure and found that higher gross beta-activity levels increased the risk of death from these conditions.
SourceAmerican Heart Association·JournalJournal of the American Heart Association·DateOct 5, 2022
In a significant breakthrough, researchers have observed an excitonic Bloch-Siegert shift in CsPbI3 perovskite quantum dots at room temperature. This achievement advances our understanding of coherent light-matter interaction in low-dimensional solid-state materials.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 28, 2022
A team of researchers from CERN, MIT, and Staffordshire University have developed a novel algorithm for reconstructing particles at the Large Hadron Collider. The project aims to improve particle reconstruction in high-occupancy imaging calorimeters, enabling more efficient discoveries after the HL-LHC upgrade.
SourceStaffordshire University·JournalThe European Physical Journal C·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 28, 2022
Fermi's simple sketch of a radial wave function led to the development of the pseudopotential concept, widely used in ultracold atom research and quantum computer studies. Gould explains how Fermi's intuition applied concepts to seemingly unrelated areas.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal H·DateSep 26, 2022
Researchers found that hidden acid-base heterodimers are the key mechanism for gaseous sulfuric acid and bases to form atmospheric ultrafine particles. This mechanism explains the high particle formation rate in Chinese megacities.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateSep 2, 2022
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A committee of distinguished scientists will meet to lay out a vision for the future of high-energy physics, building on decades of planning by the American Physical Society. The meeting aims to identify research questions, directions, and tools for advancing our understanding of the universe.
Researchers at PPPL discovered that certain conditions can lead to the rapid loss of confinement of high-energy plasma particles in stellarators. This finding highlights the importance of considering particle orbits and resonances when designing optimal stellarator magnet field shapes.
SourceDOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory·JournalPhysics of Plasmas·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 12, 2022
Researchers from the University of York discovered a link between reducing particle pollution and increasing surface ozone pollution in some emerging economies. The study found that reducing particle pollution can lead to a 20-30% increase in ozone pollution, impacting health, ecosystems, and agriculture.
SourceUniversity of York·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 7, 2022
Researchers investigate the search for Majorana fermions in iron-based superconductors, which could enable topological quantum computing and ultra-low energy electronics. The existence of Majorana zero-energy modes in topological superconductors makes them a promising candidate material for realizing these technologies.
SourceARC Centre of Excellence in Future Low-Energy Electronics Technologies·JournalMatter·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 22, 2022
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Researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology have identified the precise location where solar flares accelerate particles to near-light speed. The discovery sheds light on fundamental processes of particle acceleration in the universe, offering new insights into space weather events.
SourceNew Jersey Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateJun 8, 2022
Scientists studying particle collisions at RHIC have identified a specific mechanism for jet quenching, where individual quarks emit gluons as they interact with the QGP. The results provide new insight into the properties of quark-gluon plasma, which filled the early universe.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review C·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 8, 2022
Researchers at Boston College have discovered a new particle known as the axial Higgs mode, a magnetic relative of the mass-defining Higgs Boson particle. The detection was made possible by using light scattering and quantum simulator techniques in a tabletop experiment at room temperature.
SourceBoston College·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 8, 2022
A team of researchers has drawn new limits on the existence of long theorized magnetic monopoles by combining cosmic rays with particle accelerators. By re-analyzing data from previous experimental searches, they identified novel limits on monopoles across a wide range of masses.
SourceKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 26, 2022
Researchers at TU Wien and Hiroshima University have corrected a long-standing flaw in the double-slit experiment, proving that individual particles can move along multiple paths at once. By detecting a single neutron, they were able to determine its presence on each path with high accuracy.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalPhysical Review Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2022
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Researchers discovered a novel connection between superposition and entanglement that goes beyond quantum theory, applicable to more exotic theories. This equivalence has practical implications for ultra-secure encryption, including popular protocols like BB84.
SourceFoundational Questions Institute, FQXi·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeContent analysis·DateMay 1, 2022
After several dozen charging cycles, the focus shifts from individual electrode particle properties to their interactions. The study identified key attributes contributing to particle breakdown, including particle-particle distance and shape variability.
SourceDOE/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 28, 2022
Researchers found a surprising duality between two scattering processes in proton collisions, indicating unknown details of the standard model. This connection suggests that theoretical calculations can be simplified by using one calculation to answer more complicated ones.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 25, 2022
Research shows aerosol particles can act as resonators for solar radiation, amplifying and structuring light to accelerate photochemical reactions. This phenomenon could speed up photochemical processes by a factor of two to three, impacting global chemistry and climate.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateApr 14, 2022
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A high-precision measurement of the W boson mass reveals a significant deviation from predicted values, indicating the need for revised or expanded theories. The finding highlights areas where the Standard Model is incomplete and may provide insight into physics beyond its scope.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateApr 7, 2022
Researchers explore the effectiveness of culturally relevant pedagogy in attracting students of color and women to physics. The framework promotes academic excellence, cultural competence, and sociopolitical consciousness, encouraging teachers to address issues like racism and sexism.
SourceAmerican Institute of Physics·JournalThe Physics Teacher·DateMar 31, 2022
Physicists at the University of Bayreuth introduce power functional theory to precisely describe many-particle systems' dynamics over time. The theory generalizes classical density functional theory and applies to thermal disequilibrium systems.
SourceUniversität Bayreuth·JournalReviews of Modern Physics·TypeSystematic review·DateMar 30, 2022
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania discovered that disordered materials can retain a memory of external forces, allowing them to predict when and how they will flow. By analyzing individual particle distributions, scientists can determine a material's stability and response to stressors.
SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 23, 2022
Researchers at University of Illinois discover key connection between symmetry and Mott physics, providing new insight into high-temperature superconductivity. They found that breaking a hidden symmetry destroys Fermi liquids, implying that all models of Mott insulators must break this particle-hole symmetry.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalNature Physics·DateMar 22, 2022
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