Articles tagged with Solid State Physics
Researchers from University of Bristol and Johannes Gutenberg Universität Mainz have found a critical point in the glass transition, enabling reconciliation of mutually incompatible interpretations. The study suggests that the thermodynamic and dynamic interpretations are different reflections of the same underlying phenomenon.
Researchers from Lomonosov Moscow State University found that electrode passivation in lithium-air batteries is triggered by the binding of superoxide anion with lithium ions. They suggested using solvents, electrolytes, and materials to inhibit this process, which could lead to more efficient battery operation.
Physicists at University of Bonn create method to quickly and precisely sort large numbers of atoms, pushing development of future quantum computers forward. The technique allows atoms to interact with each other in targeted manner to exploit quantum-mechanical effects for calculations.
Researchers aim to understand how particle shape influences catalytic activity and design more efficient catalysts for CO2 recycling reactions. The goal is to convert climate gas CO2 into valuable chemicals and fuels.
Physicists at the University of Basel have developed a new type of atomic force microscope using nanowire sensors to measure forces with unprecedented precision. The device can detect not only the magnitude but also the direction of forces, making it a significant advancement in sensing applications.
Researchers have discovered a new type of Weyl semimetal, enabling the study of elusive Weyl fermions. The material, created by combining ARPES and modelling techniques, exhibits unusual transport properties.
Physicists at FAU and the Vienna University of Technology successfully created one-dimensional magnetic atom chains for the first time. The discovery enables basic research in areas such as magnetic data storage and chemistry, by providing a model system with unique properties.
Wolfgang Wernsdorfer, a leading expert in molecular spin electronics, will establish the first center for molecular quantum spintronics at KIT. He aims to integrate small molecular processors into microelectronic chip technology, enabling faster and energy-efficient quantum computers.
Researchers create quasiparticles, directly observe collision events using laser pulses, and shed light on quasiparticles and many-body excitations in condensed matter systems. The findings demonstrate that basic collider concepts from particle physics can be transferred to solid-state research.
Nuclear physicists can extend methods and observations from solid state physics to study the atomic nucleus. This collaboration has led to new understanding of Cooper pair tunneling, a phenomenon not possible in solid state physics. The authors encourage further interdisciplinarity to enrich nuclear physics research.
Researchers have developed a new method to detect entanglement in many-particle systems, overcoming the challenge of scaling exponentially with system size. This breakthrough allows for the quantification of entanglement in macroscopic objects and has applications in quantum metrology, simulations, and solid-state physics.
Physicists have created a stable Efimov state consisting of three helium atoms, exhibiting huge distances between binding partners. The discovery confirms theoretical predictions and opens new avenues for research in quantum mechanics.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) is funding eight new Collaborative Research Centers (CRCs), with a total budget of €62 million. The centers will focus on near-wall turbulent chemically reacting multiphase flows, spin excitations in semiconductor materials, and the discourse of weakness and resource regimes after acute trauma.
The Geological Society of America recognized Susan Kieffer, Lisa Tauxe, Francis Macdonald as GSA's highest honors for their seminal research contributions to various geosciences. The awards were presented at the 2014 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Vancouver, Canada.
Researchers have developed a highly efficient thermoelectronic generator that can convert heat and solar energy into electricity without mechanical parts. The new design solves the space-charge problem, achieving efficiencies of up to 40%, paving the way for potential commercial applications in the renewable energy sector.
Andreas Ludwig, a leading theoretical solid-state physicist, is awarded the prize by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He will conduct future-oriented research at the University of Cologne's Institute for Theoretical Physics, enhancing Germany's physics profile.
Researchers at the University of Washington have accurately determined a solid-state triple point in vanadium dioxide, a material that rapidly switches between conducting and insulating states. This discovery could lead to breakthroughs in electrical and optical switch development.
Fifteen University of South Florida faculty were named AAAS Fellows this year, recognized for their scientifically or socially distinguished efforts. The university was among the top ten organizations worldwide with the most AAAS Fellows, alongside universities such as Michigan and California-Davis.
Researchers at the University of Innsbruck have successfully produced controlled strong interactions between two fermionic elements, exhibiting analogies to the Big Bang's primordial substance. The experiment opens new avenues for investigating cosmic phenomena and novel states of matter in solid-state physics.
Researchers at Cardiff University have successfully conducted experiments with photons, showing that pairs increase oscillation frequency and agreeing with theoretical predictions. The findings have long-term implications for information technology, including the potential to build logical systems based on quantum interactions.
A team of researchers has discovered that in copper-based superconductors, tiny areas of weak superconductivity can hold up at higher temperatures when surrounded by regions of strong superconductivity. This finding could lead to the creation of new materials with improved superconducting properties.
Diola Bagayoko, a Southern University professor, received the 2009 AAAS Lifetime Mentor Award for increasing African-American Ph.D. degrees in physics and chemistry. He has mentored 21 undergraduate students to receive Ph.D.s in these fields through his Timbuktu Academy.
A four-minute animated movie created by University of Calgary's Barry Sanders explains the nature of quantum computing, its power and underlying science. The animation uses state-of-the-art techniques to convey quantum concepts in an accurate and exciting way.
Prof Andre Geim and Dr Kostya Novoselov, who discovered graphene in 2004, have won the prestigious Europhysics Prize. Their work reveals graphene's remarkable electronic properties, with applications such as transistors and sensors.
Peter Grünberg's discovery of Giant Magnetoresistance led to increased storage capacity in hard disks and the development of spintronics, a new research field exploiting quantum spin states. The award marks the Helmholtz Association as a leader in providing an excellent working environment for exceptional researchers.
The program aims to understand the behavior of strongly correlated electrons in materials such as high-temperature superconductors and magnetic materials. Researchers at Rice will combine theoretical and experimental approaches to tackle these complex materials.
A University of Houston graduate student has developed a new type of memory storage device using solid state physics, promising faster access to data, music, and movies in hand-held devices. The invention utilizes magneto-electric effects in multiferroic compounds to read and write information.
A study suggests that abandoning livestock can significantly reduce global warming, with animal agriculture emitting 21% of all human-caused carbon dioxide. This shift in diet would have no adverse effects on health and could potentially meet Kyoto treaty targets for reducing emissions.
Scientists have created a mathematical model that accurately describes the evolution and movement of tectonic microplates, which are dynamic whirlpools of ocean floor found at mid-ocean ridges. The model uses a wax tank to simulate the ocean floor, replicating patterns seen in the Earth's crust.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has awarded the Eugen- and Ilse-Seibold Prize to Hans-Joachim Queisser and Yasuo Tanaka for their contributions to scientific studies in Japan and Germany. The prize promotes understanding between the two countries through fellowships and project funding.