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Japan Unveils the World’s Largest Operational Nuclear Fusion Reactor

Nuclear & Particles, Physics, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Japan marked a significant milestone on December 1 with the inauguration of JT-60SA, currently the world’s largest operational superconducting tokamak. Shaped like a donut, a tokamak is a nuclear fusion reactor, and this new facility, developed in collaboration with the European Union (EU), serves as a precursor to the under-construction International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) […]

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Fluid-Like Electricity Flow: Low Quantum Noise in Strange Metal

Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Researchers have successfully constructed nanowires featuring a precise 1:2:2 ratio of ytterbium, rhodium, and silicon (YbRh2Si2), revealing an intriguing phase of matter known as the “strange metal.” This quantum material defies conventional expectations, particularly regarding the unique behavior exhibited when electricity is in play. Fluid-Like Motion of Electricity in Strange Metal Nanowires In typical electrical systems, electrons

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Researchers Uncover a Novel and Peculiar Pype of Magnetism

Physics, Science / Jorge Paka

Researchers from ETH Zurich have identified a previously unseen type of magnetism. Experiments reveal that an artificially created material exhibits magnetism through a mechanism not observed before. The widely recognized form of magnetism, known as ferromagnetism (the type that causes items to stick to your fridge), occurs when the spins of all electrons in a

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Unforeseen Actions in Active Particles

Nuclear & Particles, Physics, Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Physicists have demonstrated that the reliance of active particles’ propulsion speed on their orientation leads to the formation of clusters in various shapes within multi-particle systems. This discovery could potentially unlock the potential for programmable matter. Unforeseen Actions in Active Particles: systems composed of self-propelled particles Exploring systems composed of self-propelled particles, known as active

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Quantum Light’s Perception of Quantum Sound

Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

Researchers at the University of East Anglia have proposed a novel method for using quantum light to observe quantum sound. Their recent publication explores the quantum interaction between light particles (photons) and molecular vibrations. This discovery could deepen our understanding of molecular-level light-matter interactions and their relevance in applications, from quantum technologies to biology. Quantum

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Revealing the Remarkable Properties of Multilayer Graphene

Chemistry, Materials Science, Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Graphene, a material derived from ordinary pencil lead when shaved down to atomic layers, has demonstrated an array of extraordinary properties over the years. When stacked into five layers in a rhombohedral pattern, graphene exhibits a rare “multiferroic” state, combining unconventional magnetism and a unique form of electronic behavior known as ferro-valleytricity. This discovery, made

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Quest for Fractionalization in Condensed Matter Physics

Condensed Matter, Physics, Science / Marcílio Santos

Many condensed matter physicists harbor a dream of witnessing fractionalization. In this phenomenon, a collective state of electrons carries a charge that is a fraction of the electron charge without a magnetic field. The Concept of Fractionalization Eun-Ah Kim, a professor of physics at the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S), clarifies that fractionalization does

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A revolutionary Discovery About Accelerating Quantum Entanglement

Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Ngoma Manuel

A team of distinguished researchers has achieved a remarkable breakthrough in quantum physics, expediting the process of creating quantum entanglement—an enigmatic phenomenon once dubbed “spooky action at a distance” by Albert Einstein. Pioneering Researchers Behind the Discovery The brilliant minds responsible for this groundbreaking revelation include: Their pioneering work has earned the honor of gracing the cover

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Surprising Behavior of Hydrogen Revealed Under High Pressure

Experimental Physics, Physics, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Hydrogen, the fundamental element that shapes the cosmos, stars, and planets while also playing a pivotal role in sustainable energy solutions on Earth, continues to mystify scientists. Despite its seemingly uncomplicated structure, with just one electron and one proton in a hydrogen atom, many of its properties remain enigmatic. The Unexpected “Roton-like Behavior” A collaborative

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The Magnus Effect from Sport to Microscopy

Physics, Science, Theoretical Physics / Ngoma Manuel

Whether you’re familiar with the Magnus effect, you’ve witnessed it in action, often surprising opponents in sports like football, cricket, or baseball. This phenomenon is when a spinning ball deviates from its expected path. Beyond sports, engineers use it to propel specific types of ships and aircraft, employing devices like the “Flettner rotor.” Microscopic Magnus Effect

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