Physics & Astronomy

Physics & Astronomy

Magnetic nanoparticles change their magnetic structure in a magnetic field

When ultrafine magnetic particles are exposed to an external magnetic field, their magnetic core grows in a previously unexpected way. This was observed by a…

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Manipulating non-magnetic atoms in a chromium halide enables tuning of magnetic properties

The magnetic properties of a chromium halide can be tuned by manipulating the non-magnetic atoms in the material, a team, led by Boston College researchers,…

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Project creates more powerful, versatile ultrafast laser pulse

University of Rochester researchers are setting a new standard when it comes to producing ultrafast laser pulses over a broader range of wavelengths than…

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Quantum physicists crack mystery of 'strange metals,' a new state of matter

Even by the standards of quantum physicists, strange metals are just plain odd. The materials are related to high-temperature superconductors and have…

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CIC nanoGUNE reaches new depths in infrared nanospectroscopy

Optical spectroscopy with infrared light, such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, allows for chemical identification of organic and inorganic…

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A new method to significantly increase the range and stability of optical tweezers

Optical tweezers are a device which uses a laser beam to move micron-sized objects such as living cells, proteins, and molecules. In 2018, the American…

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Photonic crystal light converter

Spectroscopy is the use of light to analyze physical objects and biological samples. Different kinds of light can provide different kinds of information.

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Valley-Hall Nanoscale Lasers: Advancing Nanostructure Innovation

Nanostructures made of high-index dielectric materials with judiciously designed resonant elements and lattice arrangements show special promise for…

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Princeton Scientists Unveil New Topological Magnet with Quantum Effects

An international team led by researchers at Princeton University has uncovered a new class of magnet that exhibits novel quantum effects that extend to room…

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Brain-Inspired Computers: Optimizing Neural Networks

Many computational properties are maximized when the dynamics of a network are at a “critical point”, a state where systems can quickly change their overall…

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New 'super light source' should allow fascinating insights into atoms

The ‘Gamma Factory initiative’ – an international team of scientists – is currently exploring a novel research tool: They propose to develop a source of…

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New Methods to Control Gamma Radiation Unveiled by Researchers

Researchers from Kazan Federal University, Texas A&M University and Institute of Applied Physics (Russian Academy of Sciences) found ways to direct high…

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Thermal Manipulation of Plasmons in Thin Films Unveiled

In a new paper published in Light Science & Application, a team from ICFO-Institut de Ciencies Fotoniques (Barcelona, Spain) has proposed an all-optical…

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Photon-Based Processing Units Boost Machine Learning Complexity

– Machine learning performed by neural networks is a popular approach to developing artificial intelligence, as researchers aim to replicate brain…

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Ultracold Mystery Unveiled: Understanding Quantum States

In a famous parable, three blind men encounter an elephant for the first time. Each touches a part–the trunk, ear, or side–and concludes the creature is a…

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New Method Transforms Silicon Cameras into Mid-Infrared Detectors

Unfortunately, detecting MIR light is not as simple as detecting light in the visible regime. Current MIR cameras exhibit excellent sensitivity but are very…

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