Two experiments at TU Wien and Heidelberg University demonstrate that disequilibrium processes in quantum systems belong to universality classes, behaving identically. This allows for indirect study of inaccessible quantum systems like the Big Bang.
Recent developments in string theory suggest a paradigm shift could be imminent, with some theories being incompatible with dark energy. Timm Wrase's calculations reveal that certain fields may not exist in string theory, contradicting the Higgs field's properties.
New research reveals that warmer springs lead to less plant growth in summer and autumn, contrary to popular belief. This phenomenon has significant implications for carbon uptake and overall climate forecasts, suggesting even more severe consequences of global warming than previously thought.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have successfully measured the duration of the photoelectric effect, a crucial process in quantum physics. The results reveal that different quantum jumps take varying amounts of time, ranging from 100 to 45 attoseconds for electrons from tungsten atoms.
Researchers at TU Wien have measured the phenomenon of superradiance in tiny diamond defects, where one atom causes other atoms to emit energy as light. This creates an intense flash of quantum light that happens within 100 nanoseconds.
Researchers have developed a new method to directly observe the crystallisation process of two-dimensional materials under the electron microscope. This allows for accurate study and control of the process, leading to better production methods for ultra-thin crystals with desired properties.
Scientists at TU Wien and Cornell University develop a novel method to create ultra-pure ice and apply it to titanium dioxide surfaces, revealing that smallest impurities are surprisingly significant. The study finds that two organic acids, acetic acid and formic acid, are the main culprits behind surface contamination.
Scientists at TU Wien have successfully created an artificial placenta model that closely resembles the natural organ, providing new insights into the exchange of important substances between mother and child. The research uses a high-resolution 3D printing process to produce customized hydrogel membranes populated with placenta cells.
Researchers at TU Wien have successfully synthesized high-tech dyes using plain water under high temperatures, breaking the need for toxic solvents. The new method utilizes water's properties to dissolve organic substances and crystallize the dyes, enabling their use in organic electronics and demanding applications.
Researchers at TU Wien use the PF2 ultra-cold neutron source to test the existence of symmetrons, a theory that could explain dark matter. The experiment excludes a broad range of parameter values, but the team is cautious and seeks further measurements or discoveries.
Researchers at TU Wien have rethought the distribution of T cell receptors, suggesting a random arrangement that enables rapid immune reactions. This new understanding may lead to improved medical treatments and better comprehension of the initial stages of identifying pathogens.
Terahertz radiation can be used for various applications, including airport security checks and material analysis. Researchers at TU Wien have developed a technique to shape these beams using a precisely calculated plastic screen produced on a 3D printer, resulting in precise control over the beam's shape and direction.
A team of researchers from TU Wien has successfully guided sound waves through an air-filled tube containing irregular obstacles using their wave manipulation concept. By precisely controlling loudspeakers along the tube, they were able to counteract complex dispersal and enable the sound wave to pass with minimal restriction.
A team at TU Wien has uncovered the mystery behind water molecule structures on iron oxide surfaces, revealing complex bridge-like structures that play a significant role in chemical reactions. These findings have wide-ranging implications for processes such as corrosion and catalyst function, and pave the way for further research into...
Researchers from TU Wien discovered that solar wind particles can cause drastic effects on rock surfaces, leading to an 'exosphere' of shattered atoms. The findings are crucial for the ESA mission BepiColombo, which aims to study Mercury's composition using this exosphere.
A team of researchers has found a way to couple and precisely control quantum systems using phonons, the smallest units of sound waves. This allows for the creation of a scalable quantum network, enabling new technological breakthroughs.
Researchers at TU Vienna found that support materials can significantly impact chemical reactions on large palladium grains. The discovery could lead to the development of more effective automotive catalytic converters by reinforcing the weak point of the grain, where carbon monoxide poisoning starts.
Researchers at TU Wien found that coupled atom clouds synchronize spontaneously and oscillate in perfect unison after just a few milliseconds. This effect cannot be explained by standard theories of Bose-Einstein-Condensates, which predict periods of synchronization alternating with de-synchronization.
Researchers at TU Wien and Medical University of Vienna have discovered that T cell antigen receptors operate alone, contrary to previous assumptions. This groundbreaking finding has significant implications for understanding immune responses and developing effective therapies against cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Researchers at TU Wien have created a comprehensive mathematical model that accurately replicates the complex growth behavior of penicillin-producing organisms. This model is now helping Sandoz GmbH to optimize its production process, ensuring optimum quality by adjusting parameters such as nutrient supply in real-time.
A mathematical economist has developed conceptual models to describe economic decisions for long-term flood protection strategies. The study highlights the importance of central government investment in infrastructure and private sector responsibility, with calculations showing that government investment is better than direct subsidies.
Researchers developed a new type of quantum dot allowing for highly tunable energy levels of confined electrons, enabling potential applications in valleytronics. The discovery uses a combination of graphene and hexagonal boron nitride materials.
TU Wien and UC Irvine's chip management method improves GPU performance by slowing down the aging process in more than 95% of cases. The technique distributes tasks among cores to minimize physical stress, increasing overall system speed.
Researchers at TU Wien create nanostructures made of previously impossible material by incorporating high proportions of foreign atoms into crystals. This results in new materials with significantly altered properties, including potential applications in optoelectronics and microelectronics.
Scientists have created a new state of matter called Rydberg polarons, where an electron orbits a nucleus at a great distance while many other atoms are bound inside the orbit. The electrons' path is only slightly influenced by neutral atoms, resulting in a weak bond between the Rydberg atom and the surrounding atoms.
Researchers at TU Wien demonstrate Poincaré recurrence in a multi-particle quantum system, studying collective quantities such as coherence lengths and correlation functions. This breakthrough reveals the long-sought phenomenon of quantum recurrence, where systems return to their initial state over time.
Researchers at TU Wien observed chemical waves on polycrystalline catalyst surfaces, creating fascinating spiral wave structures. The team learned that the orientation of crystal grains determines the frequency and movement of these waves, providing insights into superior catalytic characteristics.
Researchers at TU Wien have developed a method to measure internal stresses and strains in 2D materials, revealing the effects on electronic properties. This new technique allows for precise imaging of deformations, enabling targeted adjustment of material properties.
The study reveals that when a crystal is broken along certain directions, atoms reorganize into labyrinthine structures. These structures have potential applications in hydrogen production and chemical reactions, enabling the splitting of water to produce hydrogen.
A new silicon-based sensor developed by TU Wien measures electric field strength without distortion, with potential applications in weather forecasting, industrial process control, and high-voltage power line safety. The sensor achieves impressive levels of precision, reliably measuring weak fields of less than 200 volts per meter.
Researchers at TU Wien have developed a method to manufacture porous silicon carbide structures with controlled porosity, opening up new possibilities for sensor technology, optical components, and biological applications. The technique allows for the creation of micro- and nanostructures with unique properties.
Scientists have successfully controlled magnetic oscillations of certain ferrous materials using electrical fields, enabling faster and more precise data storage. This breakthrough has huge implications for future electronics applications, where magnetic effects are currently difficult to write and store.
Weyl fermions, massless particles similar to light, were discovered in materials with strong electron interaction. They move extremely slowly despite no mass, lending unique properties to these materials.
Researchers have confirmed that the average path length of light in opaque media is always the same, regardless of transparency. This result has implications for our understanding of wave propagation in disordered media and has potential applications in various fields.
Hollow atoms, created in labs, have electrons that can quickly lose energy through interatomic coulomb decay. This effect is important for understanding the helpful effects of ionizing radiation in cancer therapy and causing DNA damage.
A study by Vienna University of Technology reveals that climate change has a real impact on flood events in some regions, causing them to shift in timing. The magnitude of the flood does not provide enough information to detect the impact of climate change, whereas the timing provides valuable insights into its effects.
Researchers have made significant progress in understanding quantum critical points, which occur at absolute zero and are responsible for phase transitions. The new findings reveal that quantum fluctuations play a crucial role in these phenomena, even at extremely low temperatures.
Researchers found that nickel is essential for creating the geodynamo effect that generates the Earth's magnetic field. Without nickel, convection currents cannot form, leading to a magnetic field. The study used advanced computer simulations to analyze the behavior of metals in the Earth's core.
Researchers have demonstrated a new quantum effect in topological insulators, allowing for precise measurement of fundamental physical parameters like the fine-structure constant. This breakthrough could lead to more accurate and innovative methods of measurement.
Researchers at TU Wien and Heidelberg University have demonstrated how to test quantum field theories in a quantum simulator, using thousands of ultra cold atoms. This allows for unprecedented study of fundamental quantum processes and their correlations.
Scientists have successfully developed a 1-bit microprocessor consisting of 115 transistors on a surface area of around 0.6 mm2, running simple programs. The breakthrough uses molybdenum disulphide, a two-dimensional material with semiconductor properties.
Scientists at TU Wien have successfully coupled nitrogen-vacancy defects in two diamonds using quantum physics, a crucial step towards developing new quantum technologies. The breakthrough enables the creation of highly sensitive sensors and switches for quantum computers.
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck and TU Wien have developed a new quantum communication protocol that can reliably transfer quantum information even in the presence of detrimental noise. The protocol uses an additional quantum oscillator to couple qubits, allowing for precise separation of the noisy signal from the weaker qua...
Researchers at TU Wien have found a way to explain the reasons why oxygen does not always enter fuel cells effectively. By making targeted alterations to the surface of fuel cells on an atomic scale and taking measurements simultaneously, they discovered that strontium atoms cause problems and cobalt can be useful in fuel cells.
Researchers at TU Wien have successfully switched individual oxygen molecules between a reactive and unreactive state using a force microscope. This process enables new possibilities for investigating the inner workings of photocatalysts.
Scientists at TU Wien create a novel method for synthesizing perylene bisimide dyes without toxic solvents, enabling easy access to these materials. The hydrothermal synthesis is highly efficient and environmentally friendly, overcoming the challenges of working with apolar compounds.
Chiral quantum optics reveals new effects of light's spin and momentum, enabling one-way optical diodes and circulators. This breakthrough could lead to novel applications in computing, quantum networks, and photonics.
Scientists track movement of serotonin transporter proteins in cell membranes using 'single molecule microscopy' method. PIP2 binding is found to mediate stable oligomer formation of the transporter, with implications for psychostimulant effects.
A research team at TU Wien developed a new method that combines strong measurements with weak measurements to reconstruct quantum states. This approach allows for higher precision and accuracy in determining the quantum state, reducing the need for post-processing.
Researchers at Vienna University of Technology demonstrated that graphene can transport extremely high currents when impacted by highly charged xenon ions. The material's rapid electronic response allows it to withstand extreme currents without damage, making it a promising candidate for ultra-fast electronics applications.