The detection of gravitational waves, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein in 1916, opened up a new era in the field of astrophysics. The ability to observe these waves, which are created when two black holes collide, has provided researchers with valuable insights into the nature of the universe. However, the detection of gravitational waves is
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Optical phenomena have always fascinated scientists across the globe, leading to groundbreaking discoveries in various fields. A recent study conducted by physicists at the University of Bath has unveiled a new optical phenomenon known as hyper-Raman optical activity. This phenomenon has the potential to revolutionize fields such as pharmaceutical science, security, forensics, environmental science, art
Northern Europe, known for its relatively warm temperatures compared to other regions at similar latitudes, is at risk of losing this warmth due to the effects of global warming. The Atlantic Meridional Ocean Current (AMOC) plays a significant role in this by carrying warm water from the Gulf of Mexico to the north Atlantic, where
Particle physics has always been a field of groundbreaking discoveries and uncharted territories. Scientists working at the Large Hadron Collider are on the brink of unraveling one of the universe’s deepest mysteries with the help of artificial intelligence. The quest for dark matter, an invisible substance that outweighs ordinary matter, could finally be within reach
Artificial light has played a crucial role in human life since the discovery of fire. Throughout history, humans have continuously innovated new forms of artificial light sources to meet various needs, from incandescent lamps to light-emitting diodes (LEDs). These light sources not only enable us to work and study effectively indoors but also have a
Quantum sensing has long been a realm of fascination for scientists around the globe, as it opens up possibilities for detecting minute physical quantities at the atomic-length scale. An international research team comprising members from Germany’s Forschungszentrum Jülich and Korea’s IBS Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS) has recently made remarkable strides in this field by
The world of materials science is constantly evolving, pushing the boundaries of what we know about the properties of matter. One intriguing aspect of this field is the transformation that occurs when a material is made thinner and thinner. It’s almost like witnessing a magic trick – a two-dimensional material composed of just one or
A recent breakthrough by a team of researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has shed light on the long-standing “drive-deficit” problem in indirect-drive inertial confinement fusion (ICF) experiments. This discovery holds significant promise for enhancing the accuracy of predictions and optimizing performance in fusion energy experiments conducted at the National Ignition Facility (NIF). The
Quantum chromodynamics (QCD) serves as the theoretical foundation for examining the forces operating within atomic nuclei, including the constituent protons and neutrons. One of the key areas of investigation in QCD revolves around how quarks and gluons are confined within nucleons, specifically protons and neutrons. Mathematically, the forces within nucleons can be likened to the
Rare earth magnetic materials have long been known for their special properties, particularly the role of 4f electrons in determining their magnetic properties. Traditionally, it was believed that these magnetic properties were extremely difficult to control. However, recent research by a team from HZB, Freie Universität Berlin, and other institutions has shown that laser pulses