Articles tagged with Condensed Matter Physics
Researchers find that triangular-patterned materials can exhibit a mashup of three different phases, with each phase overlapping and competing for dominance. As temperature increases, the material becomes more ordered due to the breaking down of these competing electron arrangements.
Researchers from The University of Tokyo Institute of Industrial Science used microscopy to examine surfactant onion layers, discovering they contain defects. Their findings are crucial for designing effective therapeutic carrier systems.
Scientists from the University of Tsukuba have created a method to grow conducting polymers with magnetic properties using harmless virus particles as templates. The resulting polymer networks exhibit helical antiferromagnetic behavior, opening doors for applications in biosensors and virus detection.
Researchers have discovered a three-channel Kondo effect in a cubic holmium compound using numerical methods, predicting an exotic quantum ground state and potential applications. The study found a residual entropy value at ultra-low temperatures, matching the predicted value by the three-channel Kondo effect.
Researchers have identified a complex alloy system that can be strengthened and made more ductile using quantum-mechanical modeling. This breakthrough may lead to more efficient engines, lowering fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in the aviation industry.
Researchers have shown a new way to probe the properties of anyons, strange quasiparticles that could be useful in future quantum computers. By measuring subtle properties of heat conductance, they can detect anyons even in non-conducting materials.
The attoscience community has clarified points of tension through discussions among researchers, exploring the scope and nature of analytical and ab-initio approaches. Researchers also investigated the physical observables of quantum tunnelling experiments, aiming to explain differing conclusions.
New research reveals that a layer of 'hot', electrically conductive ice could be responsible for generating the magnetic fields of ice giant planets. The study found two forms of superionic ice, one of which may exist in the interiors of Uranus and Neptune.
UNSW researchers stabilize a new intermediate phase in a room-temperature multiferroic material under stress, boosting electromechanical response by double its usual value. This breakthrough has exciting implications for next-generation devices and provides a valuable technique for international material scientists.
Australian researchers have made a significant step towards ultra-low energy electronics by demonstrating the dissipationless flow of exciton polaritons at room temperature. The breakthrough involves placing a semiconductor material between two mirrors, allowing the excitons to propagate without losing energy.
The game app 'Kitty Q' combines science and entertainment to introduce children and teenagers to quantum physics, with a focus on attracting girls to STEM fields. The app features over 20 puzzles based on scientific facts from quantum physics, designed to awaken curiosity and encourage trying things out.
Researchers used computer modeling to study prethermal discrete time crystals (DTCs) using classical physics, not quantum physics. They found that a simpler approach can be used to understand the properties of DTCs, which are highly complex physical systems.
MnBi2Te4's unique properties make it suitable for ultra-low-energy electronics and observing exotic topological phenomena. The material is metallic along its one-dimensional edges while electrically insulating in its interior.
A team of researchers from Harvard and MIT observed hydrodynamic electron flow in three-dimensional tungsten ditelluride for the first time using a new imaging technique. The findings provide a promising avenue for exploring non-classical fluid behavior in hydrodynamic electron flow, such as steady-state vortices.
A new study reveals the emergence of magnetism in a 2D organic material due to strong electron-electron interactions in its unique star-like atomic-scale structure. The findings have potential applications in next-generation electronics based on organic nanomaterials.
A City University of Hong Kong physicist has observed the first unpaired singular Weyl magnetic monopole in a specific kind of single crystalline solid, defying the Nielsen-Ninomiya no-go theorem. The discovery opens up new avenues for understanding bulk topological properties and potential applications in spintronics.
Researchers create transistors with an ultra-thin metal gate grown as part of the semiconductor crystal, eliminating oxidation scattering. This design improves device performance in high-frequency applications, quantum computing, and qubit applications.
Researchers at Nagoya City University have detected strongly entangled pair of protons on a nanocrystalline silicon surface. This breakthrough could enable the creation of more qubits and ultra-fast processing for supercomputing applications, revolutionizing quantum computing.
Researchers at GIST develop a non-contact, nondestructive approach to characterize crystal structures in thin films, shedding light on surface symmetries in SrRuO3. The technique offers a platform for structural characterization of surfaces and interfaces using optical techniques.
Researchers have explored the limits of light-matter coupling at the nanoscale, discovering a fundamental physical limit to subwavelength confinement. The study reveals that as light is concentrated into smaller volumes, its interaction with matter changes in ways that cannot be predicted by classical theories.
Researchers explore joining topological insulators with magnetic materials to achieve quantum anomalous Hall effect, promising building blocks for low-power electronics. The 'cocktail' approach allows tuning of both magnetism and topology in individual materials, enabling operation closer to room temperature.
Researchers discovered MnS2 transitions into a metallic state and then back to an insulator as pressure is applied, resulting in significant decreases in resistance. This phenomenon occurs due to the interaction of electron spin states under high pressure.
The new Gluon Exchange Model (GEM) describes protons as complex systems with virtual quark-antiquark pairs, challenging the concept of stable diquarks. GEM predicts the disintegration of diquarks in certain collisions, offering a new perspective on proton interactions.
Researchers investigate fundamental aspects of topological semimetals, enabling access to matter's physics and attractive platforms for electronic devices. A new family of semimetals has sparked interest due to their potential to revolutionize technology.
A team of scientists has found a new Hall effect phenomenon in non-magnetic materials, revealing an intrinsic in-plane response that defies classical expectations. The observed effect is attributed to the interplay between Berry curvature and Weyl semimetal properties.
Researchers have developed an innovative approach to enhance the performance of solar cells, which could lead to a significant increase in efficiency and revolutionize photovoltaics. The new method, published in Nature Energy, demonstrates potential for ultra-high-efficiency single-junction semiconductor devices.
Scientists have combined multiple measurements of quantum materials into one, discovering a new way to measure their behavior. This breakthrough allows for the control and manipulation of these materials for possible applications in technology such as quantum computing.
Scientists from the Institute of Nuclear Physics have found that high-energy collisions produce 'forward-directed' jets, which require accounting for saturation and Sudakov effect. The researchers took into consideration two previously known phenomena to describe the production of these jets accurately.
Researchers create statistical tool for stylometric analysis using graphs, finding that individuality manifests itself in surprisingly small number of words. The method identifies authors correctly in almost 90% of cases, requiring only 10-12 words to be traced in English texts.
Researchers build systems reproducing quantum predictions with classical models, suggesting a boundary for 'true' quantum phenomena beyond single-particle interactions. Quantum entanglement remains an unexplained mystery.
A team of researchers has developed a statistical approach to identify characteristic signatures across unmeasurable probability distributions in quantum computers. This breakthrough could help predict the behavior of photons in optical arrangements and differentiate between various particle types, bringing us closer to solving the cer...
Researchers analyzed word frequencies in six Indo-European languages, finding that punctuation marks play a key role in shaping the distribution of words. The study used over a million words from literary texts and found that including punctuation marks significantly altered the results, revealing a more complex structure.
Researchers at Brookhaven National Laboratory have found that static charge stripes coexist with superconductivity in a cuprate material. This discovery suggests that the electrons forming the static stripes may separate from the free-moving electron pairs required for superconductivity.
Researchers Nayana Shah and Carlos Bolech found a discrepancy in the conventional approach to bosonization-debosonization, contradicting past work on quantum computers and electronic devices. Their new consistent formalism offers a general recipe for solving problems involving strong particle interactions.
A team of physicists at the University of Alberta has created a method to measure magnetic resonance using mechanical twisting motion detected with light, enabling the miniaturization of magnetic sensors. This technology opens up possibilities for various scientific applications in healthcare, technology, and energy.
Researchers have successfully simulated chiral edge states in a quantum system using ultracold ytterbium atoms. The experiment demonstrates the ability to observe chiral currents at the boundaries of two-dimensional materials, similar to those observed in condensed matter physics.
Professor Mathias Kläui has received a grant from the European Research Council to develop a new type of magnetic sensor, which will enable recording large numbers of revolutions. The new sensors are expected to be ready for pilot applications within 18 months and offer enormous advantages for industrial users.
Junior Professor Román Orús of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz has been awarded the 2014 EPS Early Career Prize for his work on tensor network techniques and quantum entanglement. The prize recognizes his significant contributions to European research in physics.
Scientists have successfully created self-integrating nanowires whose position, length and direction can be fully controlled. This breakthrough enables the production of electronic circuits with hundreds of transistors simultaneously, opening doors to various technological applications including LED devices, lasers, and solar cells.
Researchers have demonstrated a new type of quantum phenomenon called Klein tunnelling for two interacting particles. By crossing an energy barrier together, the particles can tunnel through what would otherwise be impassable to individual particles.
Five University of Houston graduates have received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships to pursue advanced degrees in physics, geology, psychology, and the life sciences. The recipients will cover tuition and receive annual stipends, with plans to conduct research and teach at top universities.
Researchers at UMD have discovered a way to control magnetic properties of graphene, which could lead to new applications in magnetic storage and spintronics. The team found that missing atoms in graphene act as tiny magnets, interacting strongly with electrons and giving rise to a significant extra electrical resistance.
Ibn al-Haytham, considered the father of modern optics, developed revolutionary theories on light and vision while imprisoned. His work challenged Aristotle's ancient thought and paved the way for modern physics.
The discovery of graphane, an insulating equivalent of graphene, may prove more versatile than its predecessor. Graphane retains the thinness, super-strength, flexibility and density of graphene but has a more controlled electrical conductivity, making it suitable for electronic circuits.
Rice University has received $11.1 million in federal stimulus funding to construct the Brockman Hall for Physics, a new research facility supporting fundamental and applied physics research. The building will enable Rice to remain on the cutting edge of physical science research with state-of-the-art facilities.
Physicists at the University of Leeds and IBM Research have made advances in racetrack memory, a new kind of computer memory that could replace hard disks. The technology is estimated to be 100 times cheaper per bit than flash memory and promises faster speeds.
Dr. Jagadeesh Moodera's groundbreaking research led to the miniaturization of computer hard disc drives and widespread use of laptop computers, earning him the prestigious Oliver E. Buckley prize.
Yu Lu receives the AIP Tate Medal for his four-decade-long efforts in bringing together world's condensed matter physics community and promoting international collaboration. He has authored nearly 200 research papers and three books, and played a key role in organizing scientific activities in developing countries.
A study by Tufts University physicist Roger Tobin suggests that steroid use can increase home run production by 50-100% through a 4% increase in batted ball speed. Muscle mass boosts also contribute to higher bat and ball speeds, leading to more dramatic effects on home runs.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have developed a new method to eliminate viruses from blood using low-power lasers. The technique selectively targets and destroys viruses while preserving normal human cells.
Sir Samuel Frederick Edwards and Patrick A. Lee are being honored with the ICTP Dirac Medal for their groundbreaking work in polymer physics, spin glass theory, and many-body systems. The award, established in 1985, is given to scientists who have made significant contributions to theoretical physics and mathematics.
Researchers have created a family of one-atom-thin materials with unique properties, including strength, insulation, and conductivity. These materials offer vast possibilities for space-age engineers and designers.
Physicists from a global team at Boston University have discovered neutrino oscillation and mass, modifying the Standard Model. The findings show a prominent dip in atmospheric neutrino data consistent with the theory of neutrino mixing.
Reid's undergraduate physics research earned her a trip to the International Conference of Physics Students in Denmark, where she will present her work. Her project focused on anomalous diffusion and percolation using computer simulations.
A new study suggests that most gamma radiation reaching Earth is leftover energy from massive shock waves caused by gravitational forces. The collision of electrons with low-energy photons could be a sign of ordinary matter captured within intergalactic clouds, shedding light on the 'missing matter' puzzle.
Researchers outline three unique features that may distinguish strange stars from neutron stars, including higher X-ray energy and pulse emissions. The discovery of a strange star could prove the existence of quark matter, a form of matter made up of quarks.