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NIST/JQI team 'gets the edge' on photon transport in silicon

Researchers from NIST and JQI have developed a silicon device that can efficiently transport photons, which could lead to significant improvements in computer efficiency. The device uses a novel arrangement of rings to guide photons along the edge of an array, enabling it to function even if some rings are defective.

A new route to dissipationless electronics

Researchers at RIKEN have demonstrated a new material that can eliminate loss in electrical power transmission, opening the door to energy-efficient electronics. The discovery uses magnetic topological insulators, which exhibit unique properties that allow for dissipationless electricity channels.

Garmin GPSMAP 67i with inReach

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A 2-dimensional electron liquid solidifies in a magnetic field

Physicists at Georgia Tech developed a unified theory describing coexistence of liquid and pinned solid phases of electrons in 2D under magnetic field. The theory predicts transition between phases as field is varied, showing emergence of hexagonal Wigner crystal with enhanced stability due to quantum correlations.

Redefining the kilogram and the ampere

Scientists have made precise measurements of the quantum Hall effect in graphene, supporting the redefinition of the kilogram and ampere. This breakthrough aims to establish a universal and stable definition for these fundamental constants, linking them to natural quantities.

Better 'photon loops' may be key to computer and physics advances

Researchers at NIST and University of Maryland have developed a new photon loop technology that could lead to more efficient information processors and enable exploration of the quantum Hall effect. The technology uses multiple rows of resonators to build alternate pathways, allowing photons to bypass defects in microchips.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

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New physics theory prize names first recipient

The Richard E. Prange Prize, established by the University of Maryland's Department of Physics and Condensed Matter Theory Center, honors the late Professor Richard Prange's distinguished career. Philip W. Anderson, a pioneering theorist and Nobel laureate, is the inaugural recipient of the prize.

'Science:' Novel quantum effect directly observed and explained

A research team has successfully observed the quantum spin Hall effect, where electrons flow without external stimulus due to internal material structure. This breakthrough could lead to the development of fault-tolerant quantum computers and spin sources suitable for quantum computing and information processing.

Princeton scientists discover exotic quantum state of matter

Researchers have recorded the quantum Hall effect in a bulk crystal of bismuth-antimony without an external magnetic field, shedding light on unusual electron behavior. This breakthrough could lead to advances in fast quantum computing devices and new electronic technologies.

Quantum hall effect observed at room temperature

Researchers have observed the quantum Hall effect in a new form of carbon called graphene at room temperature, pushing the phenomenon's boundaries. The discovery opens up possibilities for measuring resistance standards at elevated temperatures and magnetic fields.

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Einstein's relativity theory proven with the 'lead' of a pencil

Researchers have successfully tested Einstein's relativity theory using ultra-thin Graphene, a material created by extracting graphite via pencil-tracing. This breakthrough enables direct experiments to test relativistic ideas, potentially leading to groundbreaking discoveries.