Laser spectroscopy has been a groundbreaking tool since its inception in the 1960s, revolutionizing the study of atoms and molecules. With advancements in laser technology, the capabilities of laser spectroscopy have expanded, leading to new breakthroughs in precision measurements and applications in various scientific fields. Frequency comb-based laser spectroscopy has paved the way for incredibly
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Quantum computers have shown promise in revolutionizing information processing, including applications in machine learning and optimization. However, their widespread deployment is hindered by noise sensitivity, leading to errors in computations. Quantum error correction has been proposed as a solution to address these errors, but it comes with significant resource overheads. An alternative approach, quantum error
Chemists at the University of Copenhagen have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of crystallography. They have successfully developed an AI application known as PhAI that has the ability to determine the phase of x-rays diffracted by crystals. This innovation has the potential to revolutionize the prediction of small molecule structures, making the
In a recent breakthrough, researchers at TMOS, the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, in collaboration with RMIT University, have introduced a new 2D quantum sensing chip utilizing hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). This innovative chip has the capability to detect temperature anomalies and magnetic fields in any direction, opening up possibilities for more
In the world of solar cells and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), one of the major challenges is exciton-exciton annihilation, a process that leads to the lowering of solar efficiency and light output in LEDs. This mechanism occurs when two excitons interact, resulting in the loss of energy and a decrease in the desired outcome. To combat
Molecular dynamics simulations have long been a challenging problem in the field of science. The interactions between electrons in molecules make it difficult to accurately predict the behavior of atoms and molecules over time scales. Traditional methods, such as solving the Schrödinger equation, were time-consuming and computationally expensive. However, recent advancements in machine learning have
Our universe, which has been in existence for a remarkable 13.7 billion years, may not be as stable as it appears. Recent experiments have pointed to a potential risk factor that could jeopardize the very fabric of our reality. This risk factor revolves around the instability of a fundamental particle known as the Higgs boson.
The universe, as we know it, is a realm where matter reigns supreme. However, underlying this dominance of matter is a puzzling question – why is there such an apparent lack of antimatter? The concept of antimatter, the mirror opposite of ordinary matter, has long baffled scientists due to its scarcity in the known universe.
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
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