Neutral Atom Innovations by Quantum Systems Accelerator Mark Quantum Computing Milestones
Novel research developments as a result of multi-institution collaboration at the Quantum Systems Accelerator
When it's hotter than hot, scientists know how nuclear fuel behaves, thanks to new research from Argonne
Experiment findings will help nuclear industry model, design and construct clean nuclear energy systems, and continue an impressive safety legacy.
NASA's Hubble, MAVEN Help Solve the Mystery of Mars' Escaping Water
A Martian mystery: What happened to the water that once covered the Red Planet? Scientists know some of it went deep underground, but what became of the rest? Hubble and MAVEN teamed up to help scientists understand the history of water on Mars.
ALMA Detects Hallmark "Wiggle" of Gravitational Instability in Planet-Forming Disk
Traditionally, planet formation has been described as a "bottom-up" process, as dust grains gradually collect into bigger conglomerations over tens of millions of years: from microns, to centimeters, to meters, to kilometers.
'Nowhere Near Done' -- UAlbany Physicists Hail Latest in Dark Matter Hunt
Physicists at the University at Albany hail the latest progress in the hunt for direct evidence of dark matter -- believed to be a massive-but-so-far-invisible building block to the universe.
The world's fastest single-shot 2D imaging technique films ultrafast dynamics in flames
Candle flames, cars, and airplanes emit harmful gases and particles, which are formed through highly complex processes involving extremely fast reactions and often transient flow conditions. To better understand these processes, scientists from the USA and Europe developed the fastest 2D planar imaging system.
Reconfigurable Simultaneous Lightwave Information and Power Transfer System with MIMO Configuration
A SLIPT system using a MIMO-based configuration significantly enhances data transmission and energy harvesting. This approach combines space- and time-splitting, enabling high data rates and efficient power transfer. The system operates in either single PD or quadrant PD mode, adapting to various conditions and requirements.
Advancing on-chip Kerr optical parametric oscillation towards covering the green gap
Green-gap lasing is a grand challenge that nonlinear nanophotonics has promise to address. Our research advances this by using Kerr optical parametric oscillation in silicon nitride microrings, pumped with a tunable 780 nm laser, to access the entire green gap (532-633 nm).
Long-range-interacting topological photonic lattices breaking channel-bandwidth limit
Optical phenomena are typically modeled with nearby interactions because interactions between optical elements generally decrease rapidly with distance. In the research from the Republic of Korea, scientists explored the impact of significant long-range interactions in topological photonics.
Chiral Asymmetry Creates a Path to High-Efficiency Future Electronics
In 2D quantum materials, chiral edge states are 1D conducting channels in which electrons travel only in one direction and electron collisions are strongly suppressed. This means chiral channels act like resistance-free conductors.
Quantum error correction research reveals fundamental insights on quantum systems
New research has implications for fundamental science, quantum computing and future technological applications.
UAH researcher wins NASA FINESST scholarship to study connection between solar wind turbulence and energetic particles
Ashok Silwal, a doctoral candidate and graduate research assistant at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of the University of Alabama System, has been chosen to receive a NASA Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) scholarship to study stream interaction regions (SIRs) in the heliosphere.
Accuracy verification methodology for CGH used for testing ultra-large aperture mirrors
Computer-generated hologram (CGH) is a unique solution for the highly accurate testing of large-aperture aspheric mirrors, and its accuracy calibration has become one of the long-standing difficulties in this filed. Scientist in China developed an accuracy verification methodology based on an equivalent element, which transfers the aspheric wavefront reference in a comparison test.
Generation and multiplexing of double-polarized terahertz vortex combs
Electromagnetic waves with vortex-shape, namely vortex beams, are important in various fields. However, multi-mode OAM beams are rarely seen. To solve this, the researchers in China propose a metasurface design scheme that generates double-polarized vortex combs in the terahertz band, with flexible control of the mode numbers, positions, and intervals.
HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics (30 Oct 2024)
Join us for the HKIAS Distinguished Lecture Series: Soccer Balls: Their History, Geometries, and Aerodynamics! Discover the fascinating evolution of soccer ball designs and their impact on the game.
Nonvolatile and reconfigurable two-terminal electro-optic duplex memristor based on III-nitride semiconductors
An electro-optic duplex memristor on a GaN/AlScN hetero-structure based Schottky diode has been realized. This two-terminal memristor shows good electrical and opto-electrical nonvolatility and reconfigurability.
Five Ways LiSA is Advancing Solar Fuels
Since its launch in 2020, the Liquid Sunlight Alliance has enabled major progress in artificial photosynthesis - including advances in device performance, materials durability, and computational modeling. Here are five breakthroughs LiSA research teams led by Berkeley Lab have achieved so far.
NAU physicist wins $5M NSF grant to advance research in quantum physics
An NAU physicist is spearheading groundbreaking new quantum physics research, a field with the potential to revolutionize computing, communication, security and sensing on a global scale
In-situ real-time monitoring revolutionized: computational imaging empowers laser material processing with snapshot compressive microscopy
Researchers in China have developed a dual-path snapshot compressive microscopy (DP-SCM) system that enables high-speed, high-resolution, and large field-of-view imaging for real-time monitoring of ultrafast laser material processing.
Metasurfaces: tiny tech with big potential
Metasurfaces, ultra-thin films of nanostructures, hold immense promise for manipulating light with unprecedented control. However, their full potential hinges on overcoming the challenge of crafting these intricate patterns at large scales and high resolutions. This review explores the current nanofabrication techniques, including maskless and masked lithography, exploring their strengths and limitations. By understanding these constraints, we can pave the way for advanced nanophotonic applications powered by these light-bending marvels.
Work toward a cleaner way to purify critical metals
Rare-earth elements are everywhere in modern life, found in everything from the smart device you're reading this on to the LED lightbulbs overhead and neodymium magnets in electric vehicles and wind turbines.
Ultracompact polarization-entangled photon sources for miniaturized quantum devices
Scientists created a new ultra-thin source of entangled photons, a key component for future quantum technologies. This new source uses a special material called rhombohedral tungsten disulfide, which offers high quality and efficiency. It could pave the way for miniaturized devices in quantum information processing.
Bubbling, frothing and sloshing: Long-hypothesized plasma instabilities finally observed
PPPL scientists have observed new details of how plasma interacts with magnetic fields, potentially providing insight into the formation of enormous plasma jets that stretch between the stars.
New sensor tackles high-curvature wavefront measurement challenges
Conventional Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensors struggle with high-curvature surfaces due to limited dynamic range. This research introduces an adaptive spot matching (ASM) technique that significantly expands the sensor's capabilities.
New technique sculpts tiny tools for optical precision
Scientists have developed a new way to create miniature optical components that shape light into non-diffracting beams, paving the way for smaller, more versatile optical systems. By directly writing tiny patterns with a femtosecond laser, they can tailor these components to specific tasks, like trapping particles or manipulating light for advanced imaging.