
Magnetic Fingerprints of Superfluid Helium-3
Superconducting sensors have
allowed for highly sensitive
measurements of the nuclear
magnetic resonance of thin
helium-3 layers. ... > full story

Coming Into Existence: Lab Sets a New Record for Creating Heralded Photons
A new experiment establishes
a heralding efficiency that
might allow loopholes to be
eliminated in the validation
of spooky action-at-a-dist ... > full story

Competition in the Quantum World
Physicists have gained a
deep insight into the nature
of quantum mechanical phase
transitions. Scientists have
simulated the competition
between two rival dynamical
processes at a novel type of
... > full story

First Direct Proof of Hofstadter Butterfly Fractal Observed in Moiré Superlattices
Scientists have directly
observed a rare quantum
effect that produces a
repeating butterfly-shaped
energy spectrum, confirming
... > full story
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A Quantum Simulator for Magnetic Materials
May 23, 2013 Physicists have developed a quantum simulator that allows arranging atoms in a way that they mimic the behavior of electrons in magnetic materials. The experiment opens up the possibility of ... > full story -
Quest for Quantum Computing Advanced
May 23, 2013 Scientistst investigating the properties of ultra-thin films of new materials are helping bring quantum computing one step closer to ... > full story -
Optics: Statistics Light the Way
May 22, 2013 A revelation of how photoreceptive cells in the eye distinguish between different light sources could pave the way for a novel class of optical ... > full story -
Observation of Second Sound in a Quantum Gas
May 15, 2013 Second sound is a quantum mechanical phenomenon, which has been observed only in superfluid helium. Physicists have now proven the propagation of such a temperature wave in a quantum ... > full story -
Squishy Hydrogels May Be the Ticket for Studying Biological Effects of Nanoparticles
May 15, 2013 A class of water-loving, jelly-like materials with uses ranges ranging from the mundane, such as superabsorbent diaper liners, to the sophisticated, such as soft contact lenses, could be tapped for a ... > full story -
Obtaining Polymers With à La Carte Optical and Electrical Properties
May 15, 2013 Scientists have created nanostructured composite materials with specific optical and electrical properties that vary according to size. These properties allow researchers to synthesize particles of ... > full story -
New Principle May Help Explain Why Nature Is Quantum
May 14, 2013 Like small children, scientists are always asking the question 'Why?'. One question they've yet to answer is why nature picked quantum physics, in all its weird glory, as a sensible way to behave. ... > full story -
Photonic Quantum Computers: A Brighter Future Than Ever
May 13, 2013 Harnessing the unique features of the quantum world promises a dramatic speed-up in information processing as compared to the fastest classical machines. Scientists have succeeded in prototyping a ... > full story -
Graphene Joins the Race to Redefine the Ampere
May 12, 2013 New research could pave the way for redefining the ampere in terms of fundamental constants of physics. The world's first graphene single-electron pump provides the speed of electron flow needed to ... > full story -
Perfectly Doped Quantum Dots Yield 'Colors to Dye For'
May 10, 2013 This focuses on an ultra-precise method for doping the tiny semiconductors produces vivid ... > full story
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