Granular systems, such as pharmaceuticals, cereal, and landslides, play a significant role in our everyday lives. From the sand in far-off planets to the concrete beneath our feet, granular materials surround us. However, these seemingly mundane materials hold secrets that could revolutionize our understanding of mixing. A group of researchers at the University of Rochester,
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Over the past few decades, quantum physicists and engineers have made significant strides in developing new and reliable quantum communication systems. These systems are crucial for advancing the field of quantum computing and evaluating communication protocols. In a recent study published in Physical Review Letters, researchers at the University of Chicago introduced a groundbreaking quantum
Quantum information technology has revolutionized various fields, and the use of single photons as qubits is a prominent strategy in this domain. Photon-number-resolving detectors (PNRDs) are essential for accurately determining the number of photons in quantum systems. Superconducting nanostrip single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) have emerged as the leading technology for single-photon detection due to their high
Cornell University quantum researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of physics. Using large volumes of X-ray data and a revolutionary machine learning data analysis tool, they were able to detect a phase of matter known as the Bragg glass phase. This discovery settles a long-standing question regarding the existence of this almost-ordered
Radiation has a profound impact on water, and it is a topic that has intrigued scientists for a considerable time. Recently, a team of theoretical physicists at DESY, German Electron Synchrotron, sought to uncover the mysteries behind the interaction of radiation and water. By analyzing data collected by their colleagues at Argonne National Laboratory in
A team of brilliant scientists from the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory recently conducted groundbreaking research on infinite-layer nickelates. This newly discovered class of unconventional superconductors has captured the attention of the scientific community due to its unique properties. In their groundbreaking paper titled “Evidence for d-wave
The field of nuclear physics has witnessed unparalleled advancements in recent years, thanks to the advent of new generation radioactive-ion beam facilities. These cutting-edge facilities have revolutionized the way experiments are conducted and have opened up exciting possibilities for discovering new isotopes and delving into the realms of exotic nuclei. This has significantly contributed to
In recent years, there has been a growing demand for faster, more efficient, and highly parallel computing capabilities. The use of programmable photonic integrated circuits (PPICs) has emerged as a potential solution to this challenge. Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Semiconductor moiré superlattices have recently garnered significant attention in the field of quantum physics. These material structures, composed of artificial atom arrays arranged in a moiré configuration, offer high tunability and exhibit strong electron interactions. Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have recently conducted a study to further explore these materials and delve into
Quantum computing has made significant progress in recent years, with companies like Google and IBM offering cloud-based quantum computing services. However, these quantum computers still face limitations when it comes to solving problems that traditional computers struggle with due to the lack of available qubits, the basic units of quantum information. Unlike binary bits in