Perturbing electron spins in a magnet usually results in excitations called “spin waves” that ripple through the magnet like waves...
A magnetic cage keeps the more than 100 million degree Celsius hot plasmas in nuclear fusion devices at a distance...
A quantum property dubbed “magic” could be the key to explaining how space and time emerged, a new mathematical analysis...
A nearly 60-year-old mathematical problem has finally been solved. The story began last fall when David Smith, a retired print...
Since ancient times, mankind has tried to tailor materials by combining different substances. Imagine a world where materials properties could...
Some classical computers have error correction built into their memories based on bits; quantum computers, to be workable in the...
The behavior of so-called “strange metals” has long puzzled scientists—but a group of researchers at the University of Toronto may...
Hidden stripes in a crystal could help scientists understand the mysterious behavior of electrons in certain quantum systems, including high-temperature...
Diamond material is of great importance for future technologies such as the quantum internet. Special defect centers can be used...
Solid-state lithium-sulfur batteries offer the potential for much higher energy densities and increased safety, compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. However,...
Researchers have developed a way to create photonic time crystals, and they have shown that these bizarre, artificial materials amplify...
An innovative new technique to detect and characterize molecules with greater precision has been proposed, paving the way for significant...
