Articles tagged with Magnetic Fields
Astronomers have developed a new tool to investigate the structure of invisible inter-cluster magnetic fields in galaxies. The technique uses jets of high-energy particles emitted from massive black holes to create detailed maps of these magnetic fields.
A new method facilitates accurate analysis of magnetic field effects in complex nanostructures, enabling quantitative criteria for aromaticity. The technique sheds light on unexplained experimental results regarding magnetic shielding inside particles.
Researchers have developed a method called 'quasi-symmetry' that can minimize the negative effects of magnetic field errors in fusion reactors, improving stability and energy confinement. This breakthrough could accelerate the development of fusion energy as a safe and limitless source of power.
Researchers used asteroseismology to measure the spin of older stars, finding they rotate faster than predicted by magnetic braking theories. The study provides new insights into the weakening effects of magnetic braking on older stars.
Researchers have discovered an exotic new state of matter in the Kondo insulator ytterbium dodecaboride, which exhibits properties of both metals and insulators. The study used a newly developed 75-tesla duplex magnet to suppress insulating properties and measure quantum oscillations.
Researchers at Skoltech's Space Center have developed an algorithm to measure the geomagnetic field using CubeSats in a tetrahedral orbital formation. The system uses Kriging interpolation to predict magnetic field values, enabling improved attitude control and station-keeping systems.
Researchers confirm the original findings that suggested a significant discrepancy in the muon's magnetic field from the Standard Model prediction. This discovery may indicate the presence of an undiscovered type of fundamental physics, leading to further investigation into the nature of particles and forces.
A team of researchers has discovered that Jupiter's polar cap is threaded with both open and closed magnetic field lines, contradicting the long-held assumption of all lines being either open or closed. This finding reveals a complex topology of Jupiter's magnetosphere, raising new questions about its interaction with the solar wind.
Scientists from Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have conducted an experiment to test the current understanding of the universe. The first result points to the existence of undiscovered particles or forces, which could help explain long-standing scientific mysteries like dark matter.
The Muon g-2 Collaboration has published the first result of its measurement, revealing a discrepancy of 4.2 standard deviations between experiment and theory. The result strengthens evidence for the existence of new physics, potentially indicating previously unknown particles or forces.
Researchers at NIMS and Osaka University have found a way to preserve superconductivity in thin films of atomic-scale thickness when exposed to strong magnetic fields. This discovery could lead to the development of superconducting materials resistant to magnetic fields, enabling topological superconductors for quantum computing applic...
A new view of the region closest to M87's supermassive black hole reveals important details of magnetic fields and hints at how powerful jets originate. The observations suggest strongly magnetized gas plays a key role in launching energetic jets.
The EHT collaboration has revealed a new view of the massive object at the centre of the M87 galaxy, measuring polarisation and magnetic field lines just outside the black hole. This new data is key to understanding how the M87 galaxy launches energetic jets from its core.
Astronomers using the Event Horizon Telescope have observed polarised light around a black hole, showing that magnetic fields at its edge are strong enough to push back against hot gas and resist gravity's pull. This discovery helps explain how the M87 galaxy launches energetic jets from its core.
Astronomers have captured the first-ever image of a black hole's magnetic fields, revealing that polarized light reveals the structure of these fields just outside the event horizon. This breakthrough observation will help scientists understand how energy is extracted from spinning black holes to produce powerful jets.
Researchers at Ames Laboratory observe complex helical magnetic ordering in EuIn2As2, a topological compound that supports exotic electrical conduction. The discovery has significant implications for functional topological properties and may lead to advanced technology applications.
Researchers have captured the time history of magnetic field growth in a lab setting using laser-driven experiments. The findings suggest that turbulent dynamo mechanism amplifies magnetic fields rapidly, exceeding theoretical expectations and potentially explaining the origin of large-scale fields in galaxy clusters.
Physicists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have combined two quantum sensing techniques to analyze a sample, enabling the mapping of magnetic fields and magnetization. The technique uses diamond color centers in diamond probes to provide a sensitivity that opens up new measurement options.
The DOE/Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory has predicted a far larger and less damaging heat-load width for the full-power operation of ITER, contradicting previous estimates. The new formula produces a forecast that is over six-times wider than those developed by simple extrapolation.
Scientists at UCL and George Mason University have located the source of potentially hazardous solar particles for the first time, finding they originate from plasma confined close to the top of the Sun's chromosphere. This discovery aims to improve forecasts of solar storms and reduce risks to satellites and electronic infrastructure.
Rice University physicists have discovered a way to trap the world's coldest plasma in a magnetic bottle, advancing research into clean energy, space weather, and astrophysics. The ultracold plasma has applications for studying solar wind interactions, fusion power, and understanding plasma behavior in complex locations.
Researchers from Rice University and international collaborations discovered a nonmagnetic quantum material exhibiting the Hall effect without an applied magnetic field. The effect is more than 1,000 times larger than expected, revealing the role of topology in strong correlations and potential applications for quantum computation.
Researchers at UC Berkeley developed a new way to harness light waves, enabling the simultaneous transmission of vast amounts of data. The technology uses twisted laser beams and exploits the property of orbital angular momentum, which offers exponentially greater data capacity.
Scientists at Cornell University have successfully created a material structure that simultaneously exhibits superconductivity and the quantum Hall effect. This breakthrough could enable the development of more efficient electronics, such as data centers cooled to extremely low temperatures.
Researchers find giant Hall effect in material Ce3Bi4Pd3, exceeding theoretical predictions by a thousand times. The effect is caused by complex electron interactions and the Kondo effect, leading to unexpected potential for next-generation quantum technologies.
The CLASP2 space experiment has mapped the Sun's magnetic field in the outer layers of the solar atmosphere. This achievement provides new insights into the origin of violent solar activity and its effects on Earth's magnetosphere.
The CLASP2 sounding rocket experiment charted the magnetic field strength all the way up to the top of the chromosphere, a long-sought goal. This breakthrough brings scientists closer to understanding how magnetic fields heat the solar corona.
Researchers developed a new strategy to destroy cancer cells using magnetic nanoparticles and constant magnetic fields. The combined effect of nanoparticles and magnetic fields reduced the viability of leukemia cells while sparing healthy cells, suggesting a selective therapeutic effect.
Scientists have developed a new modelling technique to simulate the effects of both gravity and magnetism on planetary formation. The study suggests that magnetic fields can make it difficult for growing planets to accumulate mass beyond a certain point, resulting in a higher frequency of intermediate-mass planets.
Researchers use innovative technique called 'quantum squeezing' to dramatically speed up the search for dark matter in the lab. The team hopes to find axion particles, which are likely billions of times smaller than electrons and could explain the existence of dark matter.
Researchers developed a template-free technique to fabricate flexible cilia mimicking biological functions, with applications in transporting substances into cells or directing fluids. The cilia's motion can be controlled by a magnet, and their length can be varied from 10 to 100 microns.
Researchers use the Z machine to apply extreme gravitational pressures on super-Earths, determining which might support life. A data-supported table reveals when a planet's interior would be solid, liquid or gaseous under various pressures and temperatures.
Researchers developed more efficient magnets to control magnetic nanoparticles for targeted drug delivery. Non-symmetrical magnet combinations showed almost ten times stronger magnetic force than regular cylindrical magnets, which could potentially apply to humans too.
Researchers observed complex magnetic field behavior in a 'radio-loud' magnetar, deviating from previous theories. The findings suggest that the radio pulses originate from loops of magnetic field lines connecting two closely spaced poles.
A new type of rocket thruster could take humankind to Mars and beyond by exploiting the mechanism behind solar flares. The device accelerates plasma particles using magnetic reconnection, a process found throughout the universe, to generate high velocities.
Scientists have gained new insight into the solar structures that create the Sun's flow of high-speed solar wind. Using NASA data and cutting-edge image processing, researchers discovered plumelets, smaller strands of material within solar plumes, which shape the solar wind's characteristics.
Researchers detected high-energy X-ray emissions around a group of neutron stars, known as the Magnificent 7, which could be attributed to theorized axions or dark matter. The study uses supercomputing and data analysis to predict axion production in neutron star cores.
Astronomers have detected a signature of magnetar outbursts in nearby galaxies, allowing for more precise localization and study of these extreme stars. The discovery provides new insights into the behavior of magnetars, which are thought to be the source of some types of short gamma-ray bursts.
Physicists Luca Comisso and Felipe Asenjo propose a new method to extract energy from rotating black holes by breaking and reconnecting magnetic field lines. This process could accelerate plasma particles to negative energies, allowing for massive amounts of energy extraction with an efficiency of up to 150%.
Physicists at Princeton University have observed quantum oscillation in an insulator, a phenomenon typically seen in metals. The discovery hints at the existence of neutral fermions and challenges the long-held distinction between metals and insulators.
Researchers at KAUST have developed a computational algorithm to simulate ferrofluid behavior, enabling more accurate predictions of the liquid's response to a magnet. By simulating only the surface layer of the ferrofluid, they were able to reduce computational complexity and accurately reproduce complex spike patterns.
A team of researchers has developed a novel approach to measuring magnetic fields using 'damaged' polymer optical fibers. The sensor can detect small magnetic field changes, several hundreds of times smaller than conventional methods, and is suitable for applications in electric power systems.
Researchers from Waseda University create a way to transform logical Ising models into physically implementable ones with lower bit widths. This approach uses auxiliary spins to achieve the desired transformation without changing the solution.
Researchers have created a new adhesive that can be cured using a magnetic field, offering a more efficient alternative to traditional methods. The 'magnetocuring' glue has the potential to revolutionize industries such as sports equipment, automotive and electronics manufacturing.
Scientists create tiny Janus balls that change color under a magnetic field, potentially used in inks for anti-counterfeiting tags. The technology could help manufacturers stay one step ahead of sophisticated counterfeiters.
Researchers predicted the corona's appearance using NASA data, but the actual appearance was hazier and calmer than expected due to changes in the Sun's magnetic field. The team made adjustments for the Sun's increasing activity, which affects space weather.
A novel multiple-cell cavity design, dubbed 'pizza cavity,' has been developed to address the challenges of searching for axion dark matter in high-frequency regions. The new design improves detection efficiency and allows for faster scanning of frequency ranges compared to conventional methods.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a soft robotic material that can walk at human speed, pick up cargo, and transport it to a new location. The material is activated by light and responds to external magnetic fields, making it ideal for use in aquatic environments.
A UNSW study demonstrates all-electrical spin-to-charge conversion without magnetic field, enabling fast detection of spin accumulation in strongly spin-orbit coupled materials. The non-linear method facilitates orders of magnitude faster detection and time-resolved read-out down to 1 nanosecond resolution.
A team of researchers has analyzed data to infer the nature of compact object orbiting within LS 5039, the brightest gamma-ray binary system in the Galaxy. The team suggests that particle acceleration process is caused by interactions between dense stellar winds and ultra-strong magnetic fields of a rotating magnetar.
A magnetic spray can be used to turn objects into millirobots that can crawl, walk, or roll on different surfaces. The coated objects are biocompatible and can be disintegrated into powders when needed, demonstrating potential for biomedical applications like catheter navigation and drug delivery.
Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago have discovered four major factors influencing the motion of magnetic particles in fluids, including magnetic field strength, particle properties, and electrical charges. This knowledge can be used to improve drug delivery, biosensors, and other applications.
A new agglutinate, reprogrammable, and disintegrable magnetic spray has been developed to transform inanimate objects into millirobots with high adaptivity for various biomedical applications. The spray can be repurposed by adjusting its magnetization direction, allowing the creation of diverse locomotion modes.
A USask physicist is leading a world-first collaboration to develop a compact, precise magnetometer using diamond-based technology. The new device has potential applications in geological prospecting, medicine, and quantum computing.
Researchers derived an analytical model of optical activity in black phosphorous under an external magnetic field, discovering tunable phenomena. The findings show optical activity conforming to that previously observed in chiral metamaterials and have applications in polarization optics, stereochemistry, and molecular biology.
Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are upgrading a measurement system for the Muon g-2 experiment, which could reveal undiscovered particles. The upgraded system will enable precise measurements of the muon's spin precession rate and magnetic field strength.
The Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS) will build a High Magnetic Field (HMF) beamline with a $32.6M NSF grant, enabling precision X-ray studies of materials in persistent magnetic fields. The partnership with National MagLab and UPR will create a powerful facility for scientific discovery.
Researchers have found a way to circumvent a centuries-old theory that allows them to effectively cancel magnetic fields. This breakthrough has practical benefits for various fields like medicine, quantum technology, and neuroscience.
A team of researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has demonstrated a new method to rebuild complex body tissues using a magnetic field and hydrogels. This technique allows for the creation of engineered tissues with natural tissue-like properties, including a cellular gradient.
Researchers developed a near-infrared/pH dual-responsive drug delivery system using graphitic carbon nitride quantum dots and carbon nanosheets for improved chemotherapy response. The system exhibits light-to-heat conversion and singlet oxygen generation capabilities under single NIR excitation.