Rohit Velankar, a senior at Fox Chapel Area High School, found himself pondering the rhythmic sound of juice pouring into a glass. This simple everyday task sparked a curiosity in him about whether a container’s elasticity could influence the way its contents drained. Initially, Rohit’s inquiry was meant for a science fair project, but it
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In a groundbreaking study led by Professor Sheng Zhigao at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the phenomenon of strong nonlinear magnetic second harmonic generation (MSHG) induced by ferromagnetic order in monolayer CrPS4 was observed for the first time. This discovery holds significant implications for the field of optoelectronics.
Neutrinos, the elusive particles that are the second most abundant in the universe, have long puzzled scientists due to their unique properties. Researchers at the Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have recently achieved a significant milestone by detecting the first neutrino interactions. This breakthrough marks the culmination of years of planning,
A groundbreaking discovery in the field of spintronics has been made by the Nanodevices group at CIC nanoGUNE, in collaboration with research staff from the Charles University of Prague and the CFM center in San Sebastian. This new complex material, designed by the research team, has opened up a realm of possibilities for the development
Exploring the field of non-Hermitian systems, researchers have recently made groundbreaking progress by observing a non-Hermitian edge burst in quantum dynamics. This discovery sheds light on the unique behavior of systems characterized by dissipation, interactions with the environment, or gain-and-loss mechanisms. The study showcases the significance of understanding non-Hermitian systems and their potential applications in
In the world of physics, systems that consist of many interacting small particles can often be incredibly complex and chaotic. It may seem daunting to try and understand and describe these systems, but there are cases where simple theories can be applied to make sense of the chaos. But can this simplicity also be extended
Quantum error correction is a crucial aspect of developing fault-tolerant quantum computers that can outperform classical computers in certain tasks. Over the years, researchers have explored various methods to achieve efficient error correction. The traditional approach involves encoding a single logical qubit onto multiple physical qubits and using a decoder to retrieve the logical qubit.
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice, has already been recognized for its exotic properties that have paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics. However, when two or more layers of graphene are combined, an entirely new realm of possibilities opens up. The recent research conducted by
Quantum entanglement is a phenomenon that has been at the forefront of research in the field of quantum technology. Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science recently conducted a study on quantum entanglement between electronic and motional states in an ultrafast quantum simulator. Their findings, published in Physical Review Letters, shed light on the complex
Recent research conducted by a team of scientists from Skoltech, Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute of Spectroscopy of RAS, University of Warsaw, and University of Iceland has led to groundbreaking findings in the field of quantum vortices in optically excited semiconductor microcavities. The study, published in Science Advances, highlights the spontaneous formation and synchronization of