Category: Physics
Researchers observe how energy of single electron is tuned by surrounding atoms
A discrete energy level of an atomic vacancy in an atomically thin material shifts upon excitation of a drum-like vibration. The temporal evolution of the localized energy level is intricately…
Researchers achieve quantum key distribution for cybersecurity in novel experiment
ORNL researcher Brian Williams prepares for a demonstration of a quantum key distribution system. Credit: Genevieve Martin/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National…
A new ion trap for larger quantum computers
The experimental setup of the ETH researchers. The trap chip is located inside the container underneath the silver cupola, in which a lens captures the light emitted by the trapped…
Powerful new tool ushers in new era of quantum materials research
INRS Professor Fabio Boschini and colleagues at QMI-UBC put TR-ARPES photoemission technique in the spotlight. Credit: Fabio Boschini (INRS) Research in quantum materials is paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries…
Quantum imaging could create bright future for advanced microscopes
Credit: University of Glasgow The unique properties of quantum physics could help solve a longstanding problem that prevents microscopes from producing sharper images at the smallest scales, researchers say. The…
Pendulum experiment reveals insights into topological materials
Chaviva Sirote-Katz checking the system. Credit: Tel Aviv University A recent study conducted at Tel Aviv University has devised a large mechanical system that operates under dynamical rules akin to…
Exploring the surface properties of NiO with low-energy electron diffraction
Researchers carry out surface LEED crystallography of antiferromagnetic crystal NiO, providing experimental as well as theoretical insights for applications such as ultrafast spintronics. Credit: Masamitsu Hoshino and Hiroshi Tanaka/Sophia University…
