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Shrinking Light: The optical breakthrough at the nanoscale unlocks a world of quantum possibilities

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The light is extremely confined to a nanoslit in a pair of bonded nanowires

The light is extremely confined to a nanoslit in a pair of bonded nanowires. Credit: Zhejiang University Nanophotonics Group led by Limin Tong The waveguide scheme allows for highly confined subnanometer optical fields. Researchers have pioneered a new method for confining light to sub-nanometer scales. This development offers promising potential for advances in areas such … Read more

Breakthrough in 2D electronics: Researchers solve a long-standing roadblock by observing rotation structure in magic angle graphene

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Observation of the rotation structure in magic angle graphene

Brown University researchers and collaborators have found a way to directly observe electron spin in 2D materials such as graphene, a property previously difficult to measure in such materials. The team used a new technique to detect small changes in electronic resistance, paving the way for advances in quantum computing and communication technologies. Credit: Jia … Read more

Quantum breakthrough: first ever entanglement of microwaves and optical photons

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Artist's impression of the experimental device with the optical photons of the beam entering and exiting the electro-optical crystal

Artist’s impression of the experimental device with optical beam photons (red) entering and exiting the electro-optic crystal and resonating within its circular portion, as well as generated microwave photons (blue) leaving the device. Credit: Eli Krantz, Krantz NanoArt For the first time, ISTA researchers have entangled microwaves and optical photons. Quantum computing has the potential … Read more

Breakthrough Cosmology: The Role of 21-cm Forest Probes in Deciphering Dark Matter

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Exploring the Forest of Dark Matter

Explore dark matter and the first galaxies at the same time as the 21cm forest. This approach can help constrain the properties of dark matter and provide insight into the thermal history of the universe. Credit: NAOC & NEU Simultaneously exploring dark matter and the first luminous galaxies: a 21-cm forestry probe could reveal the … Read more

Breakthrough in schizophrenia research: hidden culprits are somatic genetic mutations

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Genetic woman schizophrenia mental health concept

A new research study has revealed a correlation between schizophrenia and somatic copy number variant gene mutations that occur after inheritance. This marks one of the initial studies to demonstrate a link between somatic mutations and schizophrenia risk. A study a Cell genomics found a link between somatic gene mutations and schizophrenia. The researchers analyzed … Read more

Superconductivity breakthrough: First direct visualization of a zero-field torque density wave

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Eu-1144 superconducting material

In this illustration of the superconducting material Eu-1144, the blue and magenta wave shown above the crystal lattice represents how the energy level of electron pairs (yellow spheres) modulates spatially as these electrons move through the crystal. Credit: Brookhaven National Laboratory Tunneling spectroscopy uncovers the clearest evidence that this exotic superconducting state of matter exists … Read more