The experimental demonstration of topological dissipation in photonic resonators
So far, physicists have primarily studied topological phases in conservatively coupled systems. These are systems with dynamics that do not dissipate and a phase space that does not shrink over time. They are in stark contrast with dissipative system.....»»
NASA is looking for ideas on how to boost the Hubble Space Telescope
NASA is inviting private companies to submit their proposals for boosting the telescope as a demonstration of how to perform similar operations on satellites......»»
Study explores topological beaming of light
Nanophotonic light emitters are compact and versatile devices with wide-ranging applications in applied physics. In a new report now published on Science Advances, Ki Young Lee and a research team in physics and engineering in China and the UK, propo.....»»
An experimental strategy for recreating organ formation in the lab
RIKEN researchers have imitated the formation of organs in the lab by "hacking" certain signaling pathways that guide the development of connective tissues in the embryo, which support the formation of the liver, gut and other organs. In addition to.....»»
Deep-space optical communication demonstration project forges ahead
Researchers report new results from the NASA Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) technology demonstration project, which develops and tests new advanced laser sources for deep-space optical communication. The ability to perform free-space optica.....»»
LemTech to embrace robust automotive apps
LemTech Holdings, specializing in precision metal stamping tools, chassis and heat dissipation solutions, has stepped up its deployment in the automotive sector as it is eyeing the promising market prospects......»»
Experimental nanosheet material marks a step toward the next generation of low-power, high-performance electronics
A team of researchers in China have developed a high-conductivity material that could greatly reduce contact resistance and Schottky barrier height within critical parts of electronic and optoelectronic microchips, paving the way for computer and dig.....»»
The best Xbox exclusives of 2022: 6 Game Pass greats that saved Microsoft’s quiet year
While 2022 was a quiet year for Xbox, it was full of creative and experimental titles. Here are the best Xbox exclusives of 2022......»»
Microstructured fiber measures the size of nanoparticles
Researchers at Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT) developed a new glass fiber design that enables exceptionally long observations of a large number of individual, freely moving nanoparticles in a liquid. This allows the size dist.....»»
Experimental implementation of measurement-device-independent quantum key distribution
Recently, the research group of Prof. Zeng-Bing Chen and Associate Prof. Hua-Lei Yin (National Laboratory of Solid State Microstructures and School of Physics, Collaborative Innovation Center of Advanced Microstructures, Nanjing University), cooperat.....»»
Using 3D metal-printing topological materials to manipulate full-vector elastic waves
A collaboration between Prof. Weiying Deng at South China University of Technology, Prof. Feng Li at Beijing Institute of Technology, and Prof. Zhengyou Liu at Wuhan University was recently published online in National Science Review. There is growin.....»»
Researchers discover a master regulator of plant immunity
The demonstration that a regulatory protein linked to stress responses in plants also serves as a master switch for anti-pathogen immunity could help breeders develop more pest-resistant and climate-resilient crops......»»
New quantum dots study uncovers implications for biological imaging
A new study involving researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago achieved a milestone in the synthesis of multifunctional photonic nanomaterials......»»
Particle physics in a humble glass chip: How quantum optics illuminates the nature of the quark
Scientists from the University of Rostock, Germany were able to recreate fundamental physical properties from the realm of elementary particle physics in a photonic system. The results are published in Nature Physics......»»
An energy-efficient method to enhance thermal conductivity of polymer composites
With their lightweight nature and flexibility, thermally conductive polymer composites are applied between a heat source and a sink in electronics to dissipate the generated heat to the surroundings. Efficient heat dissipation is achieved due to the.....»»
Searching for new particles using quantum sensors
In a recent study published in the journal National Science Review, a laboratory search for exotic spin-dependent interactions was conducted with an ensemble-NV-diamond magnetometer. New experimental constraints on two types of exotic interactions we.....»»
Developing sliding nanomechanical resonators
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, a research team led by Prof. Guo Guangcan from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences developed nanomechanical resonators based on a graphene s.....»»
The WWII-Era Harley-Davidson That Was Originally Built For The Allied Troops
The Harley-Davidson XA motorcycle was an experimental machine meant for desert warfare in the desert of northern Africa, but another vehicle stole its thunder. The H.....»»
Towards an integrated mode-division demultiplexing spectrometer by deep learning
In the information era, photons and electrons are the main carriers of information transmission. Different from Moore's law in microelectronics, the density of integrated photonic devices is mainly limited by the wavelength of light or diffraction li.....»»
Visually striking science experiments at school can be fun, inspiring and safe—banning is not the answer
To a young mind, science can be magical. Perhaps you remember a visually striking or seemingly inexplicable scientific demonstration from your own youth?.....»»
Synchronizing chaos through a narrow slice of the spectrum
The abstract notion that the whole can be found in each part of something has for long fascinated thinkers engaged in all walks of philosophy and experimental science, from Immanuel Kant on the essence of time to David Bohm on the notion of order, an.....»»