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Levitating Nanodiamonds Spin at 1.2 Billion RPM in a Vacuum

Physicists at Purdue University levitated nanoscale diamonds, making them glow and spin at 1.2 billion rpm with lasers. These experiments could greatly advance quantum physics research. Creating Quantum-Ready Nanodiamonds via High Pressure The nanodiamonds, with an average width of 750 nanometers, are initially produced under high pressure and temperature. Then, they are irradiated with high-energy […]

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Quantum Nonlocality: A Breakthrough in Quantum Entanglement

Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Eduardo Paulo

In August 2023, researchers in Hefei, China, achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the realm of quantum physics by demonstrating three-way quantum nonlocality. This experiment, conducted at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), involved the entanglement of three photons and their subsequent separation by hundreds of meters, proving a fundamental principle of quantum

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Element 120 Discovery Possible after Titanium Beam Breakthrough

Physics, Science / Salomão André

Scientists at Berkeley Lab have successfully used a titanium beam to create atoms of element 116. This not only introduces a new method for producing this extremely rare element but also serves as a proof-of-concept for potentially creating the yet-to-be-discovered element 120, which may exhibit stability. The periodic table organizes elements by their atomic number,

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New Study Suggests Gravity Exists Without Mass

Physics, Quantum Physics / Jorge Paka

What does gravity look like without mass? Newton’s groundbreaking laws universally define gravity’s effects, while Einstein’s concept of warped spacetime describes it in terms of curvature. Traditionally, scientists have associated gravity solely with matter A recent study proposes an unconventional idea: gravity could potentially exist without mass, offering an alternative to the concept of dark

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Spacetime Defects Decouple Gravity from Mass in a Dark Matter Alternative

Physics, Science / Jorge Paka

It appears that something is missing from the universe, which physicists refer to as “dark matter.” Yet, even after a century of searching, it hasn’t been found. A new paper suggests an alternative hypothesis, demonstrating how gravity might exist without mass and account for many phenomena attributed to dark matter. Einstein’s general relativity remains the

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Quantum Leap Rapid Battery Charging Promise

Physics, Quantum Physics, Science / Jorge Paka

Energy storage devices utilizing the wave-like properties of charged particles have the potential to transform the field, potentially enabling faster and more efficient power storage than traditional electrochemical cells could achieve. A team of physicists from National Cheng Kung University has devised a new protocol that aims to translate the fundamental principles of fast-charging quantum

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Cracking the Code of the Electron Universe: Researchers Find a Way Around Ohm’s Law

Materials Science, Physics, Science / Valeriano Ndeyi

Scientists at Tohoku University and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have created basic experiments and theories to control the shape of the ‘electron universe’ within a magnetic material under regular conditions. This ‘electron universe’ refers to the arrangement of electronic quantum states, which resembles the structure of the actual universe in mathematical terms. The studied

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MIT Challenges Conventional Understanding of Evaporation

Experimental Physics, Physics / Jorge Paka

We commonly understand that water evaporates with rising temperatures, but researchers have unveiled another critical element. This revelation could unravel enduring atmospheric puzzles and pave the way for future technological strides. The breakthrough by the MIT team reveals that visible light can dislodge water molecules at the air-water interface, causing them to escape into the

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Physicists Explain Sudden Stop in Sand Hourglass Flow

Experimental Physics, Physics, Science / Jorge Paka

Older mathematical theories may finally clarify the behavior of granular materials, which can act as solids or flow like liquids unpredictably. Consider the sand in an hourglass versus the sand on a beach. When poured slowly through a narrow opening, materials like sand, rice, or coffee flow easily. However, pouring or compressing these materials quickly

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First Quantum Internet Connection Established

Physics, Quantum Physics / Jorge Paka

For the first time, researchers have successfully generated, stored, and recalled quantum information, marking a significant milestone in quantum networking. Sharing quantum information is essential for advancing quantum networks used in distributed computing and secure communication. Quantum computing holds promise for tackling significant challenges like financial risk optimization, data decryption, molecular design, and material property

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