In a remarkable feat, researchers at the Vienna University of Technology (TU Wien) have managed to produce laser-synchronized ion pulses lasting under 500 picoseconds, paving the way for unprecedented studies of chemical processes on material surfaces. Their findings were published in the prestigious journal, Physical Review Research. This breakthrough has the potential to transform our
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Recent advancements in material science have shed light on the nonlinear Hall effect (NLHE), a phenomenon that opens new avenues in electronic applications. Researchers have now observed remarkable NLHE and wireless rectification effects at room temperature in tellurium (Te), an elemental semiconductor, marking a significant leap forward in this field. This discovery, published in **Nature
Quantum mechanics continues to challenge our understanding of the universe, specifically through the lens of quantum spins which govern various phenomena in materials such as superconductors and magnetic systems. Despite their intrinsic complexity, physicists have historically found it difficult to replicate these spin interactions in controlled laboratory settings. However, recent innovative research led by Professor
The realm of metamaterials—artificial substances engineered to interact with light, sound, and other waves—has taken a significant leap forward thanks to groundbreaking research from Macquarie University. By developing a new software package called TMATSOLVER, researchers have unveiled a powerful tool that can proficiently model how various types of waves scatter upon interacting with complex particle
The collaboration between researchers from the Charles University of Prague, the CFM (CSIC-UPV/EHU) center in San Sebastian, and CIC nanoGUNE’s Nanodevices group has led to a groundbreaking discovery in the field of spintronics. The team has developed a new complex material with unique properties that could revolutionize the design of electronic devices. Published in the
The discovery of strong nonlinear magnetic second harmonic generation (MSHG) induced by ferromagnetic order in monolayer CrPS4 is a groundbreaking development in the field of optics and materials science. This research, led by Professor Sheng Zhigao at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, sheds light on the unique properties
When Rohit Velankar, a senior at Fox Chapel Area High School, embarked on a simple science fair project to explore how a container’s elasticity affects the way its fluid drains, little did he know that it would evolve into a groundbreaking research endeavor. Teaming up with his father, Sachin Velankar, a professor of chemical and
In a groundbreaking development, scientists at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory have successfully detected the first neutrino interactions at the Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND). This achievement marks a significant milestone in a project that has been in the making for nearly a decade. The SBND collaboration, comprising 250 physicists and engineers from various countries, has been
Non-Hermitian systems have been gaining attention in recent years for their unique properties and their significance in understanding complex real-world systems. These systems, where operators are not equal to their Hermitian conjugates, exhibit a range of phenomena that are not present in Hermitian systems. One such phenomenon is the non-Hermitian skin effect (NHSE), which involves
The world of quantum physics is often viewed as highly complex and chaotic, with systems consisting of many interacting small particles posing significant challenges to traditional theories. However, a recent study led by Professor Monika Aidelsburger and Professor Immanuel Bloch from the LMU Faculty of Physics suggests that even chaotic quantum many-body systems can be