The control and manipulation of light beams have been a critical area of research in the field of optics. Diffraction, the spreading of light waves as they propagate, poses a challenge in maintaining the shape and direction of light beams, limiting the efficient transmission of energy and information. Scientists have been working tirelessly to suppress
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The propagation of quantum information within interacting boson systems has long been a topic of interest for scientists studying quantum many-body systems. These systems, which include bosons like those found in Bose-Einstein condensates (BECs), play a crucial role in various branches of physics. Dr. Tomotaka Kuwahara and his team from Japan’s RIKEN Center for Quantum
The field of optical sensing has long been crucial in various scientific and technological advancements. It plays a vital role in detecting environmental changes, monitoring physical properties, and even aiding in medical diagnostics. As technology advances, the demand for sensors with higher sensitivity to detect faint signals amidst noise has become increasingly pressing. One recent
Gravitational waves have revolutionized modern physics since their detection in 2017. While the detection of these waves from the merger of a binary neutron star provided crucial insights into our universe, the search for post-merger remnants has remained challenging due to the limitations of current gravitational wave detectors (GWDs). The frequency range of elusive gravitational
The shearing of fluids, which involves the sliding of fluid layers over each other under shear forces, is a critical concept in nature and in the field of rheology. Rheology, the study of flow behavior in matter such as liquids and soft solids, looks at how shear forces induce deformation or slippage between material layers.
Granular materials are a fascinating subject of study, with properties that can vary greatly depending on their arrangement and composition. When walking on the beach, sand seems solid and difficult to compress, but put those same sand grains in an hourglass and they flow like a liquid. Scientists have been able to fine-tune the flow
Recent research led by a team of scientists from Boston College has uncovered the existence of dual topological phases in an intrinsic monolayer crystal. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on new and unconventional properties found in quantum materials. These dual topological insulating states introduce a fresh approach to creating topological flat minibands through electron interactions,
The use of coherent light sources in the deep ultraviolet (DUV) region has always been crucial in various fields such as lithography, defect inspection, metrology, and spectroscopy. However, traditional high-power 193-nanometer (nm) lasers have faced coherence limitations, especially in applications requiring high-resolution patterns like interference lithography. This has led to the development of the hybrid
In a control room in Romania, engineer Antonia Toma initiates the activation of the world’s most powerful laser, marking a significant milestone in laser technology. Operated by French company Thales, this laser, built near Bucharest, holds the promise of groundbreaking advancements in various sectors, ranging from healthcare to space exploration. The minds behind this revolutionary
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science in Japan, a major breakthrough has been achieved in the field of wave-based information processing devices. This research holds the promise of revolutionizing the way information is stored and manipulated, paving the way for the development of more efficient and