A group of researchers from Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology used a combination of simulation and experimentation to purify the promethium radionuclide and synthesize a coordination complex that was characterized for the first time, some aspects of the element's precise chemical nature remained unknown.
A study in Npj Spintronics highlights the use of nanoscale quantum sensing for early-stage screening of MRAM devices, showcasing improved metrology through Scanning Nitrogen Vacancy Magnetometry (SNVM). This technique offers high sensitivity and spatial resolution, facilitating detailed failure analysis and enhancing production quality.
By Samudrapom Dam
10 Jun 2024
A global team of scientists utilized NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope to investigate the disk of gas and dust surrounding a young, low-mass star.
A new study by Dr Richard Lieu of The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) challenges our understanding of gravity, potentially offering an alternative explanation for dark matter.
A research team from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) led by Prof. Tao Liu, Associate Professor from the Department of Physics at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has proposed a novel approach to detect high-frequency gravitational waves (HFGWs) for successful detection of HFGWs, creating new avenues for the productive and technically feasible study of the early universe and violent cosmic events. The study has been published in the journal Physical Review Letters.
Researchers have developed a cost-effective NIR hyperspectral imaging method using single-pixel detection and quantum dots, outperforming traditional techniques. This innovation promises broader accessibility and enhanced applications in NIR imaging.
By Samudrapom Dam
6 Jun 2024
In a new study published in Advanced Photonics Nexus, an international team of researchers accomplished a crucial goal in preparation for future experiments aimed at unifying quantum mechanics and general relativity.
A recent review in the Journal of Composites Science explores the multifunctional applications of quantum dot (QD)-enhanced hydrogels in diagnostic, biomedical, and environmental fields. By integrating QDs like CdTe, CdS, and ZnO into hydrogels, significant improvements in photocatalytic efficiency, sensing abilities, and mechanical strength have been achieved, showcasing their potential for various advanced applications.
By Samudrapom Dam
5 Jun 2024
In work supported by the Q-NEXT quantum center, a Stanford University group digs into diamond to find the source of its apparently temperamental nature when it comes to emitting quantum signals, widening a path for building quantum networks and sensors.
A West Virginia University theoretical astrophysicist will be instrumental in the creation of a unique space probe designed to identify and precisely quantify gravitational waves, which are rippling effects in space and time.
Researchers have developed a novel regenerative coupling approach in phononic crystals, significantly enhancing the performance of nanomechanical resonators at room temperature.
By Samudrapom Dam
4 Jun 2024
A multinational research team led by Marcus Sperling, a START award project leader from the Faculty of Physics, University of Vienna, has stirred attention in the scientific community with groundbreaking discoveries in quantum physics: In their new study, the researchers reinterpret the Higgs process, which gives elementary particles mass and causes phase changes, using the idea of “magnetic quivers.”
The science-themed escape room LabEscape, created by UIUC's Paul Kwiat and supported by the Q-NEXT quantum center, gives fans at Chicago's C2E2 expo a chance to experience the joy of science. They responded: LabEscape was nearly booked by opening day.
In an isolated atom, electrons occupy orbitals with different energy levels. When the orbitals come together in a solid form, they merge into energy bands.
Researchers in a recent Scientific Reports article explored the use of quantum computing to address the complex automated guided vehicle (AGV) scheduling problem. By employing quantum computing's quadratic unconstrained binary optimization (QUBO) models and an optical coherent Ising machine (CIM), they demonstrated significant improvements in efficiency and solution quality for large-scale scheduling.
By Samudrapom Dam
3 Jun 2024