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Equation of state measurements in extreme pressure environments have always been a challenge for scientists in the field of condensed-matter sciences. A recent paper published in the Journal of Applied Physics by an international team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Argonne National Laboratory, and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron introduces a new sample configuration that

Topological materials are a unique class of materials that possess extraordinary properties due to the intricate nature of their wavefunction, which governs the behavior of electrons within them. These materials exhibit knots and twists in their wavefunctions, leading to fascinating physical phenomena. When a topological material interfaces with its surrounding space, the wavefunction must unwind,

The study carried out by the University of Trento in collaboration with the University of Chicago sheds light on a groundbreaking approach to understanding the interactions between electrons and light. This research has significant implications for the development of quantum technologies and the exploration of new states of matter. The field of polaritonic chemistry aims

Antimatter has always been a fascinating subject for scientists, with its exotic properties and mysterious disappearance in the universe. Recent experiments at the Brookhaven National Lab in the US have shed new light on the nature of antimatter, particularly in the form of the heaviest “anti-nuclei” ever detected by physicists. The concept of antimatter is

The field of quantum networking has been facing significant challenges in terms of the fragility of entangled states in a fiber cable and ensuring efficient signal delivery. However, recent advancements by scientists at Qunnect Inc. in Brooklyn, New York, have shown promising results in operating a quantum network under the streets of New York City.

In a groundbreaking discovery, an international team has identified a 3D quantum spin liquid in the langbeinite family of materials. This unique behavior was observed in a nickel-langbeinite sample, where the specific crystalline structure and magnetic interactions led to the formation of an island of liquidity. The team conducted experiments at the ISIS neutron source

In a recent study published in Nature Reviews Physics, Professors Andreas Crivellin and Bruce Mellado have uncovered anomalies in the behavior of particles at the subatomic level. These anomalies suggest the presence of new bosons, potentially reshaping our understanding of particle physics. Particle physicists like Crivellin and Mellado delve into the intricacies of fundamental particles

Semiconductor nanocrystals, commonly referred to as colloidal quantum dots (QDs), have revolutionized the field of quantum physics. Prior to the emergence of QDs, the theoretical concept of size-dependent quantum effects existed but was not tangible in real-world nanostructures. The discovery of QDs paved the way for the visualization of quantum size effects, with their size-dependent

A recent study conducted by a research group at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory has shed light on the formation and behavior of excitons in van der Waals magnets. These microscopic, particle-like objects play a crucial role in understanding the optical and magnetic properties of materials like nickel phosphorus trisulfide (NiPS3).

In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS), the significance of excitonic resonances and transitions between excitons in boosting the efficiency of generating entangled photon pairs has been revealed. This discovery holds enormous potential for the development of highly efficient ultrathin quantum light sources, revolutionizing the field of quantum