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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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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 -
Flawed Diamonds Promise Sensory Perfection: Electron Spin Extended for Incredibly Tiny Magnetic Detectors
May 10, 2013 — By extending the coherence time of electron states to over half a second, scientists have improved the performance of one of the most potent sensors of magnetic fields on the nanoscale -- a diamond ... > full story -
Device for Portable, Ultra-Precise Clocks and Quantum Sensors Developed
May 9, 2013 — Researchers have developed a portable way to produce ultracold atoms for quantum technology and quantum information ... > full story
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