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Ultracold atoms climbing a quantum staircase

Scientists have successfully observed Shapiro steps in ultracold atoms, a quantum effect where atoms cross an extremely thin barrier without energy loss. The study provides unprecedented control over the atoms, allowing for direct probing of microscopic mechanisms and understanding how quantum behavior gives rise to macroscopic phenomena.

SourceCNR-INO·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2025

Journey to the Center of a Quantized vortex

Researchers use ultracold atomic gases to precisely control vortices in a strongly interacting fermionic superfluid, uncovering the fundamental mechanisms that govern their behavior. The study reveals the role of quasiparticles trapped within vortex cores and opens new perspectives for understanding vortex dynamics in superfluids and s...

SourceCNR-INO·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2025

Innovative techniques enable Italy’s first imaging of individual trapped atoms

Researchers at the University of Trieste and CNR-INO have achieved the first imaging of individual trapped ytterbium atoms in Italy. By combining intense fluorescence pulses with fast re-cooling, they demonstrated record-speed imaging of individual atoms, enabling precise onsite atom counting and advancing quantum computing applications.

SourceCNR-INO·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2025

Observed in Florence the first "quantum rain"

Researchers at CNR-INO observed capillary instability in an ultradilute quantum gas, creating a new form of matter with potential implications for industrial and biomedical applications. The study, published in Physical Review Letters, involved the use of imaging and optical manipulation techniques to create and analyze quantum droplets.

SourceCNR-INO·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2025

CNR-INO signs strategic agreement with RSE for nuclear fusion research

The partnership will focus on advanced simulations, high-energy particle generation, and artificial intelligence to optimize data management in laser facilities. This collaboration aims to promote innovative technologies for nuclear fusion energy production through high-power lasers, advancing scientific knowledge in the energy sector.

SourceCNR-INO·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2025