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Josephson junctions — quantum computing building blocks — are possible with only one superconductor, experiment confirms

Experimental evidence confirms that a single superconductor can induce electron pairing and synchronization in another material, enabling the creation of a Josephson junction with only one superconductor. This discovery has potential implications for topological superconductors and conventional quantum computers.

SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 29, 2025

UV light activation of peracetic acid: new insights into radical generation based on excited states

Researchers developed an in-situ EPR setup to accurately identify radicals generated by PAA activation under different UV wavelengths, revealing distinct radical generation pathways. The study provides new insights into the mechanisms of radical formation and transformation using density functional theory calculations.

SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 9, 2025

Largest magnetic anisotropy of a molecule measured at BESSY II

Scientists at the Max Planck Institute and Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin successfully measure the largest magnetic anisotropy of a single molecule using THz electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy. This breakthrough has significant implications for energy-efficient data storage, with potential applications in various fields.

SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 21, 2024

A revolutionary method to observe cell transport

Researchers developed a new method to study membrane proteins in their native environment, the cell, using electron spin resonance spectroscopy. This technique allows for precise determination of protein properties and could lead to better understanding and targeting of membrane proteins involved in anti-cancer drug resistance.

SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalScience Advances·TypeNews article·DateOct 24, 2022