Luminous Fast Blue Optical Transients Are Likely Large Black Holes Shredding Their Massive Companions
Nature sends us its signals in the form of light. Astrophysical phenomena emit light in all its forms,…
Real-space observation of flat-band ultrastrong coupling between optical phonons and surface plasmon polaritons
Galego, J., Garcia-Vidal, F. J. & Feist, J. Cavity-induced modifications of molecular structure in the strong-coupling regime. Phys.…
Atomic system acts like a quantum Newton’s cradle – Physics World
Atomic system acts like a quantum Newton’s cradle – Physics World Skip to main content Discover more from…
A French scientist may have found a universal law that explains (almost) everything
When a vase crashes to the floor, it seems like pure chaos—shards of every size flying across the…
19.2-attosecond X-ray pulse lets scientists freeze electron motion
Electrons just got caught in the act. For decades, scientists have known that electrons quietly dictate almost everything,…
Everything in the universe is a quantum wave
A radical new interpretation of quantum mechanics is offered here. Professor of Quantum Information Science at the University…
Physics-defying oil droplets hover, move against liquid flow in a first
In a world first, scientists in Germany have successfully recorded tiny oil droplets hovering within a flowing liquid,…
Neutrino Transmutation Observed For The First Time
Once upon a time, transmutation of the elements was a really big deal. Alchemists drove their patrons near…
Chinese research named among Physics World’s top 10 breakthroughs of 2025
BEIJING — A landmark achievement by Chinese researchers in creating China”s first two-dimensional metals has been named one…
Visualizing interaction-driven restructuring of quantum Hall edge states
Halperin, B. I. Quantized Hall conductance, current-carrying edge states, and the existence of extended states in a two-dimensional…
Ultrafast light delivers 10x magnetic control for quantum devices
Scientists have uncovered a new way to control magnets using flashes of light lasting less than a trillionth…
Quantum 100. UNESCO Recognizes Quantum Leaders
The Quantum 100 is a global initiative celebrating individuals propelling the field of quantum science forward. Recognizing the…