Surprising Preference in Particle Spin Alignment

The Science Certain particles that emerge from a hot soup of matter generated in collisions of atomic nuclei appear to have a preferential “global spin alignment.” The collisions melt the…

The exciting possibilities of tiny, twisted superconductors

Breaking down unsolvable problems into solvable ones

Markus Wallerberger and Anna Kauch. Credit: Vienna University of Technology In physics, one often has to deal with different scales that can be described separately from one another: For the…

Quantum lidar prototype acquires real-time 3D images while fully submerged underwater

Researchers developed a lidar system that uses quantum detection technology that can capture 3D images while submerged underwater. They demonstrated the system by using it to capture a 3D image…

After a Walkabout, a Transfer Student Finds Her Footing in Physics

BYLINE: Mike Lucas Newswise — Brianna Romasky’s college journey veered off the beaten path on a quest of self-discovery and finding her passion, which happens to involve physics. Romasky, who…

A blueprint for a quantum computer in reverse gear

Light amplification by stimulated emission from electrically driven colloidal quantum dots finally achieved

Zhaodi Pan seeks to uncover the oldest mysteries of the universe

Newswise — The universe began 13.8 billion years ago, but scientists are still striving to understand its origin. Zhaodi Pan, a fellow at the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National…

Quantum-Enhanced Microscope Doubles Resolution

Newswise — Using a “spooky” phenomenon of quantum physics, Caltech researchers have discovered a way to double the resolution of light microscopes. The journal Nature Communications has published a paper…

JSA Awards $558K for Initiatives Fund Program for FY2023

Newswise — WASHINGTON, DC – Jefferson Sciences Associates (JSA) has announced the award of $558,060 through its JSA Initiatives Fund Program. The program supports projects by staff and scientific users…