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'Invisibility cloaks' could break sound barriers

Researchers at Duke University have successfully created a three-dimensional sound cloak in theory, allowing sound waves to travel around it undistorted. This breakthrough could lead to improved acoustics in concert halls and hidden submarines from sonar detection.

SourceDuke University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 9, 2008

AGU journal highlights -- 24 July 2006

Researchers found Alpine glaciers lost 35% of surface area between 1850-1970, with potential disappearance by 2100 under 3 degree Celsius warming. Meanwhile, weekly wobble in Earth's rotation pole was observed and predicted using atmospheric models, explaining centimeter-level displacements during the 2005-2006 winter season.

SourceAmerican Geophysical Union·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJul 24, 2006

Theoretical blueprint for invisibility cloak reported

Researchers at Duke University have reported a theoretical blueprint for an invisibility cloak made of metamaterials. The cloak can hide objects so well that observers are unaware of their presence, similar to how water flows around a smooth rock in a river. This technology has potential applications in wireless communications and acou...

SourceDuke University·JournalScience·DateMay 25, 2006

Beaming pain relief

Millimeter wave therapy has been used in Eastern Europe to alleviate over 50 conditions, including heart disease and cancer. A new Temple University study aims to investigate its effectiveness for pain relief, immune system modulation, and chemotherapy improvement, with the goal of introducing a non-invasive treatment option.

Rice engineers demo first T-ray endoscope

Researchers at Rice University developed a new wave guide technology that enables terahertz sensing capabilities in confined spaces. This innovation could aid applications such as explosive detection, cancer screening, and quality control, offering unique advantages over existing technologies.

SourceRice University·JournalNature·DateNov 17, 2004

Physics tip sheet #41 - April 5, 2004

Researchers have made groundbreaking discoveries in carbon nanotubes, with the smallest diameter yet found. Additionally, negative refraction has been observed in liquid surface waves, while a new form of high-density water has been discovered at the interface between ice and silicon dioxide.

SourceAmerican Physical Society·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateApr 5, 2004

Matter waves on a microchip

Researchers at Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics create miniature chip that achieves Bose-Einstein condensation, replacing bulky machines with reduced power consumption. The new technique enables integration of multiple components on a single chip, paving the way for innovative devices and applications.

SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateOct 8, 2001