Majoranas, named after an Italian theoretical physicist, are fascinating quasiparticles that hold the potential to revolutionize quantum computing systems. These particles, which can exist in specific types of superconductors and in a quantum state of matter known as a spin liquid, have characteristics that are entirely different from the electrons that make up their composition.
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The traditional method of calculating diffusion in multicomponent alloys has now been revolutionized by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. By introducing the concept of “kinosons” as individual contributions to the diffusion process, the team led by materials science & engineering professor Dallas Trinkle has achieved groundbreaking results. The Significance of Multicomponent Alloys Multicomponent
The University of Maryland (UMD) researchers have embarked on a groundbreaking study that unveils the potential of advanced information processing technologies to revolutionize the telecommunications industry. Led by You Zhou, an assistant professor in UMD’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), in collaboration with researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National
The scientific community has long been intrigued by the elusive nature of dark matter, which is believed to play a significant role in the motion of stars and galaxies. The prevailing hypothesis suggests that dark matter consists of particles that are incredibly weakly interacting. Researchers have conducted extensive experiments, such as the Majorana Demonstrator, to
X-ray bursts (XRBs) are powerful explosions that take place on the surface of a neutron star as it captures material from a nearby companion star. These explosions trigger a series of thermonuclear reactions that generate heavy chemical elements. A recent study published in Physical Review Letters delves into one specific reaction, the 22Mg(α,p)25Al reaction, shedding
Spintronic devices have revolutionized the world of data storage, communication, and computing by utilizing the spin of an electron rather than its charge to transfer information. Researchers from North Carolina State University and the University of Pittsburgh have delved into the intricate world of chiral materials to understand how spin information navigates through these unique
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the University of Portsmouth have introduced a cutting-edge quantum sensing scheme that has the potential to transform nanoscale imaging techniques. By achieving the ultimate level of quantum sensitivity in measuring the transverse displacement between two interfering photons, this innovative approach opens up new possibilities for superresolution imaging methods. The
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of physicists at Harvard University has made a significant stride by achieving the trapping of individual polyatomic molecules in optical tweezer arrays for the first time. This notable accomplishment opens up a new realm of possibilities in the field of molecular manipulation and physics research. Controlling the energy states
Color is not the only property of light that can provide valuable information. While companies have made significant advancements in color imaging for digital applications, polarization imaging has been mostly limited to table-top laboratory settings. Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) have developed a compact polarization imaging
Gravity, a force that we encounter every day, still holds a mysterious allure. The question of whether gravity’s nature is more geometric, as proposed by Einstein, or governed by the laws of quantum mechanics remains unanswered. The challenge lies in understanding how to combine quantum mechanics and gravitational physics, two seemingly disparate fields that have