Pure quantum systems can undergo phase transitions analogous to the classical phase transition between the liquid and gaseous states of water. At the quantum level, however, the particle spins in states that emerge from phase transitions display collective entangled behavior.
Jul 12th, 2021
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Scientists use radio-frequency waves to image 'spin-locked' defects in diamond with record-breaking resolution, which may lead to advances in material characterization and quantum computing.
Jul 12th, 2021
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Imagine sitting out in the sun, reading a digital screen as thin as paper, but seeing the same image quality as if you were indoors. Thanks to new research, it could soon be a reality.
Jul 12th, 2021
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A new project has just made a library of the complete chemical and physical characteristics of 69 nanomaterials freely available via a cloud platform.
Jul 9th, 2021
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Researchers used Lorentz transmission electron microscopy (LTEM) to visualize topological defects. They were able to do so by passing electrons and observing their deflections through a thin magnetic film.
Jul 9th, 2021
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'Heavy fermions' are an appealing theoretical way to produce quantum entangled phenomena, but until recently have been observed mostly in dangerously radioactive compounds. A new study shows it is possible to make heavy fermions in subtly modified graphene, which is much cheaper and safer.
Jul 8th, 2021
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Sensor detects COVID-19 and variants on people's breath, even when they are asymptomatic.
Jul 8th, 2021
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Researchers have found a way to simultaneously increase the strength and ductility of an alloy by introducing tiny precipitates into its matrix and tuning their size and spacing.
Jul 8th, 2021
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Researchers have shown that dysprosium atoms resting on a thin insulating layer of magnesium oxide have magnetic stability over days.
Jul 7th, 2021
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In the study, the scientists successfully measured the shape distributions of extracellular vesicles derived from liver, breast, and colorectal cancer cells, showing that the shape distributions differ from one another.
Jul 7th, 2021
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With a 'liquid assembly line', researchers have produced mRNA-delivering-nanoparticles significantly faster than standard microfluidic technologies.
Jul 7th, 2021
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The discovery opens the way to cheap and energy-efficient color displays and electronic labels.
Jul 7th, 2021
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An innovative material that creates green energy through mechanical force.
Jul 6th, 2021
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Using high-energy electron beam as the energy source and taking advantages of high kinetic energy and low reflection characteristics of e-beam, the researchers directly induced polyimide precursor into a 3D porous graphene crystal film.
Jul 6th, 2021
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Scientists have developed a new approach to identifying and tagging specific proteins.
Jul 6th, 2021
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To create the new fracture electrostimulation device, researchers started with a triboelectric nanogenerator, a thin-film device with microstructured surfaces that converts mechanical energy produced by tiny movements into electric power.
Jul 6th, 2021
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