Researchers inject an impurity into a one-dimensional ultracold gas, thereby generating a quasiparticle with exotic properties. Credit: University of Innsbruck Nature categorizes particles into two fundamental types: fermions and bosons.…
Category: Quantum Physics
First-of-its-kind measurement may help physicists learn about gluons, which hold together nuclei in atoms
The GlueX detector system. Credit: Jefferson Lab photo/Aileen Devlin A team of physicists has embarked on a journey where few others have gone: into the glue that binds atomic nuclei.…
Diamond nanoparticles get a quantum upgrade with shell inspired by TV technology
By encasing a diamond nanoparticle with a specially engineered shell—a technique inspired by QLED televisions—the team created a quantum biosensor ideal for a living cell. Credit: Jason Smith Putting hypersensitive…
Simpler method refines ultrapure diamond film fabrication for quantum and electronic applications
(a) Theoretical model of the diamond block used in the MD simulations, where vacancies are confined to the central region. (b) Normalized pair radial distribution function, g(r), for pristine diamond…
Quantum simulator realizes strongly interacting Mott-Meissner phases in bosonic flux ladders
Schematic of the experimental setup, showing the flux ladder geometry, where each plaquette of a ladder is threaded by a homogeneous magnetic flux of pi/2. In the Mott-Meissner phase, one…
Diamond quantum imaging can enable next-gen power electronics
These methods for analyzing soft magnets will help improve the performance of power electronics. Credit: Science Tokyo Improving energy conversion efficiency in power electronics is vital for a sustainable society,…
Controlling quantum motion and hyper-entanglement
Two atoms, trapped by beams of laser light, are shown in a special quantum state called hyper-entanglement. In this state, both their motion and internal energy are linked, opening new…
Researchers simulate tens of thousands of electrons in real time
Real-time modeling of optical responses in nanostructures using RT-TDDFT helps interpret, understand and guide next-generation applications in science and technology. Credit: ORNL, Dept. of Energy A research team from the…
