Articles tagged with 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.