When using a microscope to view biological samples, the medium in which the lens of the objective is located can significantly impact the accuracy of the observations. If the lens is surrounded by a medium that is different from the sample being viewed, such as air instead of water, the light rays will bend differently.
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Microscopy has long been a crucial tool in the field of biological research, allowing scientists to explore the intricate structures inside living organisms. However, traditional microscopy techniques have often been limited by their resolution capabilities. One such technique, mid-infrared microscopy, has faced challenges in providing high-resolution images of live cells. Despite its potential to offer
In a recent review article published in Reviews of Modern Physics, Fèlix Casanova from the Nanodevices group at CIC nanoGUNE, together with Prof. Albert Fert, a Nobel Prize winner in Physics, and their team, delve into the current state of electrical control of magnetism. This research field not only holds immense scientific value but also
Quantum resistance standards play a crucial role in industrial production and electronics. The precise measurement of electrical resistance is vital in various applications, such as the manufacturing of high-tech sensors, microchips, and flight controls. Recently, researchers at the University of Würzburg have developed a new method to enhance the performance of quantum resistance standards by
The realm of quantum physics is full of surprises, one of which is the ability of particles to transition into their antimatter counterparts and back again. This phenomenon, known as particle oscillation, challenges our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe. The recent discovery by the LHCb collaboration at CERN sheds light on
Revolutionizing the field of optical profilometry, a team of experts from the University of Barcelona and Sensofar Tech have introduced an innovative technology for obtaining three-dimensional images with unprecedented speed, accuracy, and non-invasiveness. This groundbreaking development, recently published in Nature Communications, promises to redefine the way objects are identified and recognized in three dimensions, setting
The discovery of the Higgs boson in 2012 completed the puzzle of the Standard Model, but questions remain about what lies beyond this framework. Scientists are eager to uncover new phenomena that could explain the universe’s mysteries, such as dark matter and the imbalance between matter and antimatter. One key parameter that could provide clues
The world of quantum computing and energy-efficient electronics is rapidly evolving, thanks to the groundbreaking research conducted by an international team led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. This team has managed to achieve a major milestone by capturing the first-ever atomic-resolution images and demonstrating electrical control of a chiral interface state. This phenomenon, known as
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
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