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.....»»
Researchers find the missing photonic link to enable an all-silicon quantum internet
Researchers at Simon Fraser University have made a crucial breakthrough in the development of quantum technology......»»
Free-space light coupling using curved micromirrors
Micromirrors are micrometer-scale mirrors that are widely used in many applications, mainly in optical-fiber telecommunications, optical scanners, and optical instrumentation. Micromirrors can be integrated within photonic chips, which can be seen as.....»»
First experimental evidence supporting Hamilton"s rule regarding kin selection in economic decision-making
Hamilton's rule—the mathematical relation quantifying the idea that genetically related subjects are more likely to help each other, even at the expense of their own survival—has been observed in many animal species, but it had yet to be tested i.....»»
Optical demonstration of quantum fault-tolerant threshold
Dealing with experimental errors, which could occur in every step of quantum circuits, is of great importance, especially in the implementation of quantum computation. Generally speaking, quantum error correction requires more qubits to accomplish th.....»»
World"s first self-calibrated photonic chip: An interchange for optical data superhighways
Research led by Monash and RMIT Universities in Melbourne has found a way to create an advanced photonic integrated circuit that builds bridges between data superhighways, revolutionizing the connectivity of current optical chips and replacing bulky.....»»
Motorless sailplane for exploring Mars soars like an albatross
Researchers have proposed an experimental sailplane which operates without a motor and which could sail through the martian air for days at a time......»»
Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus Spacecraft Successfully Boosts The International Space Station
NASA has successfully used the Cygnus spacecraft to boost the ISS' orbit. It's an important demonstration of capability in case the US is unable to rely on Russian-made rockets to handle the job in the future. The.....»»
Characterizing the materials for next-generation quantum computers with nonlinear optical spectroscopy
Researchers at the Department of Physics and the Cluster of Excellence "CUI: Advanced Imaging of Matter" of Universität Hamburg and the University of California at Irvine have recently proposed a new way to characterize topological superconductors b.....»»
Photonic synapses with low power consumption and high sensitivity
Neuromorphic photonics/electronics is the future of ultralow energy intelligent computing and artificial intelligence (AI). In recent years, inspired by the human brain, artificial neuromorphic devices have attracted extensive attention, especially i.....»»
New method to study cellular behavior using smart materials
Scientists from 4D-BIOMAP, an ERC research project at the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), have developed a new experimental method, based on magneto-active polymers, to study cellular behavior. These compounds, which consist of a polymeric m.....»»
Cocrystal engineering: A technique for designing multifunctional materials
Cocrystal engineering is a strategy for assembling organic molecules via the non-covalent interaction force, avoiding harsh experimental conditions (i.e., high temperature and high pressure). By selecting the appropriate components, the donor-accepto.....»»
Chipmakers focus on heat dissipation in manufacturing process upgrades
High heat dissipation and other thermal management technologies are increasingly required for both front- and back-end chipmaking processes by companies engaged in the automotive, HPC, industrial and network chip segments, according to industry sourc.....»»
How to watch NASA launch a satellite into an experimental lunar orbit
This Monday, NASA is launching a tiny satellite with a big mission - to test a never-before-tried orbit around the moon for a future lunar outpost......»»
Pig Heart Transplant Failure: Doctors Detail Everything That Went Wrong
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Earlier this year, news broke of the first experimental xenotransplantation: A human patient with heart disease received a heart from a pig that had been genetically engineered to avoid rejection.....»»
Pig heart transplant failure: Doctors detail everything that went wrong
We're currently unsure why the cells of the heart ended up dead. Enlarge / Much of the heart is composed of muscle cells like the ones shown here. (credit: Ed Reschke) Earlier this year, news broke of the first experimental xe.....»»
Topology and machine learning reveal hidden relationship in amorphous silicon
Theoretical scientists have used topological mathematics and machine learning to identify a hidden relationship between nano-scale structures and thermal conductivity in amorphous silicon, a glassy form of the material with no repeating crystalline o.....»»
From outside to inside: A rapid and precise total assessment method for cells
Having a good eye for detail is an essential skill for many professions. In particular, biologists use special techniques and advanced technology to analyze individual cells with unprecedented precision. Impedance cytometry is one experimental method.....»»
Special budget needed to hasten quantum components production
Taiwan's national team for quantum technology development is facing difficulties in manufacturing quantum dots, quantum bits, control boards and photonic quantum bits, necessitating special budgets to help remove related production barriers, accordin.....»»
Exotic photonic crystals empower robust one-way transport of light
Topological photonics is an emerging area that provides unprecedented opportunities for controlling the flow of light in photonic integrated circuits. With the introduction of non-trivial topological phases, a one-way street for light is feasible in.....»»
Discovering a hybrid skin-topological effect induced by gain and loss
Recently, Associate Professor Yong-Chun Liu of the Department of Physics and others have found the hybrid skin-topological effect induced by gain and loss and the parity-time phase transition between skin-topological modes. The research results were.....»»