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Researchers at Northwestern University show that a magnetic field can be used to increase or decrease the flow of heat through an Andreev interferometer. The findings, published in Physical Review Letters, demonstrate the quantum mechanical nature of heat flow and its relationship with electron charge.
Researchers dust off dusty shelf by applying Hanbury Brown-Twiss Interferometry to high-energy gold nucleus collisions, reconciling experimental data with theoretical expectations. They found that pions in the plasma have a low mass inside but a higher mass outside, helping create quark-gluon plasma conditions similar to those just aft...
The Einstein@Home project enlists thousands of home computers to analyze data from LIGO and GEO-600 detectors, searching for subtle ripples in space-time predicted by Einstein's General Theory of Relativity. By involving hundreds of thousands of people, the project aims to discover gravitational waves and validate theoretical physics.
The Einstein@Home project searches data from US and European gravitational wave detectors for signals from rapidly rotating compact quark and neutron stars. The project utilizes an army of home computer users to analyze the data, requiring enormous computational power.
Researchers developed a nanomechanical oscillator that bridges classic and quantum physics, exhibiting macroscopic quantum behavior at gigahertz speeds. The device is the fastest of its kind, oscillating at 1.49 gigahertz, and could be used for quantum computing, further miniaturizing wireless communication devices.
The AAAS symposium features educators and authors using popular culture to make physics accessible. Chemical physicist Catherine Asaro uses romance novels infused with quantum physics, while Professor James Kakalios illustrates physics principles through superhero comics.
Scientists have found that colloidal particle clusters exhibit beautiful and unexpected symmetry, obeying a simple mathematical principle. The discovery may have implications for understanding the atomic-scale structure of liquids and the properties of matter.
Researchers at NIST's JILA have successfully paired individual potassium atoms into boson molecules, a breakthrough towards creating a quantum 'super molecule'. The technique could improve understanding of superconductivity and high-temperature superconductivity.
Daniel Crawford's research focuses on studying the structure and properties of large chiral molecules, such as amino acids, to predict experimental data. His proposed work aims to speed up the synthesis of natural products with biological importance.
Physicist Maria Spiropulu proposes a new reality theory that unifies gravity and electromagnetism. Researchers are using high-energy particle collisions to detect the signature of extra dimensions, which may reveal a mysterious sister world with compacted or finite dimensions.
The Kavli gift will enhance program flexibility and accommodate more scientists due to the institute's growing popularity. UCSB Chancellor Henry Yang praises the gift, calling it a 'lasting impact' on the scientific community.
Researchers explore the potential of quantum computing to revolutionize problem-solving capabilities. Quantum computers can process vast amounts of information simultaneously, making them ideal for complex calculations like public key encryption and teleportation.
A team of MIT researchers has successfully created an atom amplifier, increasing the intensity of a beam of atoms while maintaining their precise quantum mechanical wave formation. This achievement completes the laser analogy and has significant implications for precision sensors in navigation, geological exploration, and atomic clocks.
The article explores the idea that time is an illusion, proposing a timeless universe where all configurations exist simultaneously. This concept is rooted in Einstein's general theory of relativity and quantum mechanics, suggesting an eternal, four-dimensional structure called Platonia.
Scientists at JILA have successfully cooled a gas of potassium atoms to temperatures near absolute zero, creating a Fermi degenerate gas. This achievement demonstrates the behavior of fermions, which are essential building blocks of matter, and could lead to breakthroughs in atomic clock technology and electronic devices.
In an experiment, Weizmann Institute scientists succeeded in measuring the smallest electronic charge, equal to one-fifth the charge of a single electron. This measurement was made using a different electronic system, proving that it refers solely to the electronic charge itself.
Researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science demonstrate that observing electrons alters their behavior, changing from wave-like to particle-like behavior. The study shows that increasing detection can weaken interference patterns, while reducing detection strengthens them.