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In a first, physicists spot elusive 'free-range' atoms — confirming a century-old theory about quantum mechanics
Physicists have used a novel technique to observe individual atoms interacting in free space for the first time ever. The new ...
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Ultra-thin bismuth holds unexpected promise for green electronics
Electronic devices rely on materials whose electrical properties change with temperature, making them less stable in extreme conditions. A discovery that challenges conventional wisdom in physics ...
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Scientists Have Taken the First Ever Photos of Atoms Interacting in Free Space
Under ultracold conditions, bosons form a curious state of matter known as a Bose-Einstein condensate (BEC), in which all the ...
Cracking the Quantum Mirror: Hidden Chirality Found in a Symmetrical Crystal
A Princeton team uncovered a surprising chiral quantum state in a supposedly non-chiral material, shedding light on elusive ...
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MIT captures first image of free-range atoms, can help visualize quantum phenomena
Researchers captured the first-ever images of atoms freely interacting in space, offering a rare glimpse into quantum ...
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A First in Quantum Science: Single Atoms Captured in Free Space, Validating a 100-Year-Old Theory
In a groundbreaking discovery, physicists have for the first time observed individual free-range atoms interacting in free ...
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Groundbreaking discovery: MIT team sees individual atoms behaving like waves, proving 100-year-old quantum theory
The team is already setting its sights on phenomena like the quantum Hall effect, where electrons move in sync under intense magnetic fields.
Physicists Discover First Room-Temperature 2D Altermagnet
The study identifies a new class of layered antiferromagnets with spin-valley locking, offering efficient spin control ...