Researchers at Max Planck Institute have discovered that mechanical strain can induce chirality in previously achiral materials. By applying controlled strain, the team can create left- or right-handed structures, opening up new opportunities for controlling mechanically reconfigurable materials.
Researchers observed a 'buckling' behavior in viral capsids as they transitioned from hydrated to dehydrated states. The changes occurred locally, with some regions adapting before others, challenging a common assumption about viruses being rigid containers.
Researchers have created a new computational method to simulate Tip-Enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) signals with high accuracy. This enables the study of atomic motion down to individual molecules or defects in metallic surfaces. The method provides a detailed understanding of the signatures of local atomic motion and its sensitivit...
Researchers at Max Planck Institute discovered quantum coherence and interference patterns in CsV₃Sb₅, defying single-particle physics expectations. The crystal's geometry influences the collective quantum behavior of electrons, potentially leading to new materials with tunable resonance.
Researchers have developed a new type of light-controlled non-volatile memory, leveraging circularly polarized terahertz light pulses to switch between two stable states. This breakthrough offers promising candidates for stable and robust data storage.
Scientists have found that photons trapped inside an optical cavity carry detailed information about the material placed within it. By measuring the properties of these emitted photons, researchers can probe how an optical cavity modifies the properties of the embedded materials. The discovery opens new possibilities for experimental t...
The team designed a superconducting device capable of producing ultrafast, unipolar magnetic field steps, which can switch magnetic samples between stable states. The breakthrough could drive advances in both fundamental science and technology, enabling applications in next-generation magnetic memory.
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute induced chirality in a non-chiral crystal using terahertz pulses. This discovery opens up new avenues for controlling matter on an atomic level, potentially leading to unique functionalities in ultrafast memory devices and optoelectronic platforms.
A team of researchers has developed a new way to study disorder in superconductors using terahertz pulses of light. They observed that the disorder in superconducting transport was significantly lower than previously thought, with stability up to 70% of the transition temperature.
Researchers have discovered that photo-excited YBa2Cu3O6.48 expels a static magnetic field from its interior, comparable to equilibrium superconductivity. This finding suggests that tailored light pulses can be used to synchronize fluctuating states and restore superconducting order at higher temperatures.
A team of scientists has developed a novel strain-free approach to investigate the intrinsic electronic ground state of Kagome superconductors. This study provides a unifying picture of the controversial charge order in Kagome metals, highlighting the need for material control at the microscopic scale.
A team of researchers has identified the intrinsic interactions responsible for light-induced ferroelectricity in SrTiO3. By measuring fluctuations in atomic positions, they found that mid-infrared excitation suppresses certain lattice vibrations, leading to a more ordered dipolar structure.
Researchers have successfully integrated photo-induced superconductivity on a chip using non-linear THz spectroscopy. The electrical response of K3C60 exhibits non-linear behavior, validating previous observations and providing new insights into the physics of this material.
Theoretical demonstration shows that an optical cavity can change the magnetic order of α-RuCl3 from a zigzag antiferromagnet to a ferromagnet solely by placing it into the cavity. The team's work circumvents practical problems associated with continuous laser driving.
Scientists at Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter discovered a way to create a superconducting-like state in K3C60 using laser light. By tuning the laser frequency, they reduced pulse intensity by a factor of 100 while maintaining high temperatures.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter demonstrated that intense laser fields can probe electron dynamics in liquids. The team found that the mechanism of high-harmonic generation is unique to liquids, with the maximum photon energy independent of laser wavelength.
The study investigated high harmonic spectroscopy as a method to observe topology in materials. Despite thorough analysis, the researchers found that non-topological aspects of the system dominated its response, suggesting that topology may play a minor role.
Researchers discovered a novel elastic behavior in liquid glycerol, which persists over long timescales and could be important for rapid engineering applications. The team proposes that high straining rates and confined thickness lead to collective molecular movements, stabilizing the elastic state.
Research team settles decade-long debate on Ta2NiSe5's microscopic origin of symmetry breaking; structural instability hinders electronic superfluidity. Advanced experiments and calculations confirm crystal structure changes as driving force behind phase transition.
The Spitrobot simplifies sample preparation for time-resolved crystallography, allowing non-specialist groups to conduct experiments that previously required expert expertise. This technology accelerates research in enzymatic mechanisms and enables broader applications in biotechnology and disease-related problems.
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute successfully induced high-temperature ferromagnetism in YTiO3 by applying laser pulses, raising the transition temperature to triple its original value. This breakthrough discovery opens new avenues for exploring and manipulating magnetic properties of materials.
Researchers at Max Planck Institute discover that exciting electrons with strong light leads to exotic quantum effects, enabling new functions on demand. The team made an unforeseen discovery: Floquet bands form after a single optical cycle, paving the way for ultrafast electronics and tailored quantum functions.
Philip J.W. Moll's ERC Consolidator Grant aims to engineer electronic interactions within a single material, exploring new paradigms for interfaces between two regions of different electronic behaviors, such as superconductivity and magnetism.
Researchers develop a new optical method to detect topological phases in magnetic materials using Raman scattering. The technique shows promise for validating magnon topology and could lead to more sustainable technological devices with lower energy consumption.
Researchers have reported the first observation of switchable chiral transport in a structurally achiral crystal, Kagome superconductor CsV3Sb5. The team proposes a model where electrons arrange themselves in patterns that violate mirror symmetry, even though atoms are arranged symmetrically.