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Studying chaos with one of the world's fastest cameras

Researchers use an ultrafast camera to observe the movement of laser light in a chaotic chamber, capturing the entirety of its path for the first time. This breakthrough could breathe new life into the study of optical chaos, with applications in physics, communications, and cryptography.

SourceCalifornia Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 13, 2021

Teaching physics to neural networks removes 'chaos blindness'

Researchers from North Carolina State University discovered that incorporating Hamiltonian function into neural networks enables them to better predict and respond to chaos. This innovation has significant implications for improved artificial intelligence applications.

SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalPhysical Review E·DateJun 19, 2020

First real-time observation of the chaos within 3D liquid crystals

Researchers created a 3D nematic system using bacteriophage virus particles and microtubules to study the motion of defects in real-time. They found excitations in 3D nematics were primarily disclination lines and loops that can nucleate, shrink, open and merge.

SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMar 5, 2020
SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Numbers limit how accurately digital computers model chaos

Researchers found that digital computers struggle to replicate the behavior of chaotic dynamical systems, even with vast numbers of available single-precision floating-point numbers. This limitation can lead to errors in simulations, affecting fields like climate change, physics, and chemistry.

SourceUniversity College London·JournalAdvanced Theory and Simulations·DateSep 23, 2019

At the edge of chaos, powerful new electronics could be created

Scientists at the University of Groningen observed a phenomenon in ferroelastic material barium titanate that resembles spatial chaos in non-linear dynamical systems. This could lead to highly diverse responses in adaptable neuromorphic electronics, enabling complex computing.

SourceUniversity of Groningen·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 3, 2019
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

Toy-inspired experiment on behavior of quantum systems

Researchers built a quantum version of Newton's cradle to study the behavior of quantum particles and understand how they reach thermal equilibrium. They observed that the chaotic motion leads to thermalization in a sequence of two exponential steps, challenging previous predictions.

SourceStanford University·JournalPhysical Review X·DateMay 2, 2018

A new method used to generate ensemble initial perturbations

A new method, NLLE, generates ensemble initial perturbations with similar forecast skill to ETKF scheme. It offers a time-saving alternative to ETKF scheme in high-dimensional models.

SourceInstitute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalAdvances in Atmospheric Sciences·DateAug 31, 2017
AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope

AmScope B120C-5M Compound Microscope supports teaching labs and QA checks with LED illumination, mechanical stage, and included 5MP camera.

Entanglement: Chaos

Researchers at UCSB have uncovered a link between classical chaos and quantum entanglement using controllable quantum systems. Their findings suggest that thermalization is the driving force behind both chaos and entanglement in quantum systems, with implications for quantum computing.

SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalNature Physics·DateJul 12, 2016

A new litmus test for chaos?

Researchers from the University of Maryland have described a new definition of chaos that can be applied to a wide range of chaotic systems. Expansion entropy, a flexible type of entropy, is used to identify chaotic behavior in models that are forced by external inputs. This new definition has the potential to help advance computer mod...

SourceUniversity of Maryland·DateJul 28, 2015

Hubble observes chaotic dance of Pluto's moons

Astronomers analyzed Hubble data to find that Nix and Hydra are in chaotic rotation around Pluto. The system's dynamic motion offers insights into binary star systems and potential consequences for life.

SourceESA/Hubble Information Centre·JournalNature·DateJun 3, 2015
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

Probing the edge of chaos

Researchers find fractal distribution of physical characteristics at edge of chaos, deviating from previously reported bell-curve shape. This discovery could improve understanding of chaotic natural phenomena.

SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal B·DateFeb 27, 2014

Making chaos visible

Biophysicist Christian Herbst develops a new method to visualize chaotic phenomena, creating a single graph that can intuitively interpret symptoms of systems 'on the way to chaos'. The phasegram technique reveals complex behavior in simple systems, such as weather and cardiac rhythm.

SourceUniversity of Vienna·JournalJournal of The Royal Society Interface·DateMay 22, 2013
Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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Quantum chaos unveiled?

A University of Utah study demonstrates fundamental new property – chaotic behavior in a quantum system – in frozen xenon nuclei, challenging conventional understanding. The findings provide new insights into the relationship between chaos theory and quantum mechanics.

SourceUniversity of Utah·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateAug 6, 2008

Gases in one dimension -- not your typical desk toy

Researchers at Penn State have developed a one-dimensional gas system that exhibits remarkable stability despite collisions among atoms. The system, dubbed the 'Quantum Newton's Cradle,' has been observed to maintain its momentum profile unchanged even after thousands of collisions.

SourcePenn State·JournalNature·DateApr 12, 2006

Crochet some chaos for Christmas

Dr. Hinke Osinga and Professor Bernd Krauskopf from the University of Bristol have created a crochet pattern for a chaos model, known as the Lorenz manifold, which helps understand complex systems like chemical reactions and weather patterns. The pattern consists of 25,511 stitches and took over 85 hours to complete.

SourceUniversity of Bristol·JournalThe Mathematical Intelligencer·DateDec 16, 2004
Sony Alpha a7 IV (Body Only)

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Brain control

A new brain-based controller mimics the human olivo-cerebellar system to enable precise movement control. The system will be tested on a mobile autonomous research vehicle to replicate complex maneuvers and wing control of birds and insects.

SourceOffice of Naval Research·DateMay 18, 2004

Say goodbye to wires in the office

A new device called the chaos mirror is invented to improve infrared networking technology in crowded offices. It uses a box enclosing seven highly reflective surfaces to split narrow incoming beams into a widely spread array of reflected beams, vastly increasing the chances of beam finding its target.

SourceNew Scientist·JournalThe New Scientist·DateSep 29, 1999
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro) powers local ML workloads, large datasets, and multi-display analysis for field and lab teams.

Keeping It Confidential: Researchers Harness Chaos For

Scientists at Georgia Tech develop a system to encode and decode information using chaotic carrier signals in fiber optic cable. The work opens up new possibilities for secure communication, potentially speeding up data transmission by 100-fold.

SourceGeorgia Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateFeb 20, 1998

"Mugspot" Can Find A Face In The Crowd

The 'Mugspot' software module automatically analyzes video images to pick out passers-by, tracking their heads for identification. Developed at USC and Bochum University, it uses an unusual approach mimicking the brain's visual cortex to recognize faces in substandard lighting conditions.

SourceUniversity of Southern California·DateNov 5, 1997
Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Aviation And Turbulence: FAA And NCAR Continue Investigations

The FAA and NCAR are working together to develop a new turbulence detection and warning system for the Juneau Airport, which could potentially prevent crashes and injuries. The system uses real-time data from sensors and computer monitors in the control tower to display information on choppy winds and turbulence.

SourceNational Center for Atmospheric Research/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research·DateMar 20, 1997

Earthquake Prediction Rests On Faulty Premise

Despite advancements in technology, reliable short-term earthquake predictions remain nearly impossible. Experts recommend redirecting funds to disaster management plans and building codes instead.

SourceNew York Academy of Sciences·DateAug 28, 1996

Duke Scientists Exploring Ideas For Controlling Chaos In The Heart

Researchers are investigating alternative methods to stabilize seemingly chaotic oscillations in experimental nerve cell and heart preparations. They aim to improve treatments for arrhythmia by controlling chaos in the heart's upper chambers, which can lead to conditions like atrial fibrillation.

SourcePlaceholder·DateJul 24, 1996
Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope

Celestron NexStar 8SE Computerized Telescope combines portable Schmidt-Cassegrain optics with GoTo pointing for outreach nights and field campaigns.