Synthetic black holes radiate like real ones
Research led by the University of Amsterdam has demonstrated that elusive radiation coming from black holes can be studied by mimicking it in the lab.
The transformation between different topological spin textures
Skyrmions and bimerons are fundamental topological spin textures in magnetic thin films with asymmetric exchange interactions and they can be used as information carrier for next generation low energy consumption memory, advanced neuromorphic computing, and advanced quantum computing as they have multiple degrees of freedom that can carry information.
Jenny Nelson named Fred Kavli Distinguished Lecturer in Materials Science at 2022 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit
WARRENDALE, PA--The Materials Research Society (MRS) announced that Jenny Nelson, Imperial College London, has been selected for the Fred Kavli Distinguished Lectureship in Materials Science for the 2022 MRS Fall Meeting & Exhibit in Boston, Massachusetts. Nelson was selected by the 2022 MRS Fall Meeting Chairs.
A dual boost for optical delay scanning
Ultrafast laser technology has enabled a trove of methods for precision measurements.
Department of Energy Announces $10 Million for Traineeships in Computational High Energy Physics
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $10 million in funding for three projects providing classroom training and research opportunities in computational high energy physics to train the next generation of computational scientists and engineers needed to deliver scientific discoveries.
Nikita Nekrasov Awarded 2023 Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics
AIP and APS are pleased to announce Nikita Nekrasov, a professor at Stony Brook University, as the recipient of the 2023 Dannie Heineman Prize for Mathematical Physics "for the elegant application of powerful mathematical techniques to extract exact results for quantum field theories, as well as shedding light on integrable systems and non-commutative geometry." The annual award acknowledges significant contributions to the field of mathematical physics and will be presented at an upcoming APS meeting.
KIMM Develops an Underwater Cutting Training Simulator to Dismantle Nuclear Reactors
KIMM has developed a simulator that enables operators to simulate underwater laser and plasma cutting and to operate equipment in a condition, similar to the actual dismantling environment by virtualizing the remote nuclear dismantling system.
Truly chiral phonons observed in three-dimensional materials for the first time
Chirality is the breaking of reflection and inversion symmetries.
Joseph A. Johnson Award Goes to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor
AIP and the National Society of Black Physicists have awarded Trevor Rhone the 2022 Joseph A. Johnson III Award for Excellence and Cacey Bester an Honorable Mention. Now in its third year, the award recognizes early-career scientists who demonstrate scientific ingenuity and powerful mentorship and service - the core values of NSBP founder Joseph A. Johnson. The award and honorable mention will be presented at the National Society of Black Physicists 2022 Conference on Nov. 9 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Experiment unveils Berry curvature mechanism for linear positive magnetoresistance
A research group lead by Prof. LIU Enke from the Institute of Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has established a physical model of Berry-curvature-dominated linear positive magnetoresistance (LPMR), providing experimental evidence for this mechanism.
Observation of a self-generated current to self-confine fusion plasmas
Nuclear fusion has drawn more attention in the era of carbon neutrality because of no carbon dioxide production during power generation and no generation of high-level radioactive wastes.
New quantum phase discovered for developing hybrid materials
If you have ever watched water freeze to ice, you have witnessed what physicists call a "phase transition." Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have discovered an unprecedented phase transition during which crystals achieve amorphous characteristics while retaining their crystalline properties.
HKIAS e-Newsletter Issue 12 - October 2022
Over the past years, the Hong Kong Institute for Advanced Study (HKIAS) has made several strategic investments in its future.
Designing Next-Generation Metals, One Atom at a Time
Direct visualization of metal atoms during shear deformation has broad applications from battery design to vehicle lightweighting.
Delgado-Aparicio Appointed to National Fusion Advisory Committee
He has been named a member of the Fusion Energy Sciences Advisory Committee, which advises the director of the United States Office of Science on complex scientific and technical matters related to America's fusion energy sciences research program.
Astronomos descubren agujero negro cerca de la Tierra
Utilizando el telescopio de Gemini Norte en Hawai'i, que opera NOIRLab de NSF y AURA, los astronomos detectaron el agujero negro mas cercano a la Tierra, apenas a 1.600 anos luz de distancia. Se trata de la primera deteccion de un agujero negro de masa estelar en la Via Lactea, cuya proximidad ofrece un objetivo de estudio unico para avanzar en la comprension de la evolucion de los sistemas binarios.
Astronomers Discover Closest Black Hole to Earth
Astronomers using the International Gemini Observatory, operated by NSF's NOIRLab, have discovered the closest-known black hole to Earth. This is the first unambiguous detection of a dormant stellar-mass black hole in the Milky Way. Its close proximity to Earth, a mere 1600 light-years away, offers an intriguing target of study to advance our understanding of the evolution of binary systems.
Can Cosmic Inflation Be Ruled Out?
Astrophysicists say that cosmic inflation - a point in the Universe's infancy when space-time expanded exponentially, and what physicists really refer to when they talk about the 'Big Bang' - can in principle be ruled out in an assumption-free way.
Polarized X-Rays Reveal Shape, Orientation of Extremely Hot Matter Around Black Hole
Researchers' recent observations of a stellar-mass black hole called Cygnus X-1 reveal new details about the configuration of extremely hot matter in the region immediately surrounding the black hole. Matter is heated to millions of degrees as it is pulled toward a black hole. This hot matter glows in X-rays. Researchers are using measurements of the polarization of these X-rays to test and refine models that describe how black holes swallow matter, becoming some of the most luminous sources of light -- including X-rays -- in the universe.
Quantum Dots Form Ordered Material
Quantum dots are clusters of some 1,000 atoms which act as one large 'super-atom'. It is possible to accurately design the electronic properties of these dots just by changing their size.
Statistical Analysis Reveals Unexpected Trends in US Gun Violence Incidents
Although gun violence is a challenging problem in the U.S., few in-depth statistical studies have been carried out on a state-by-state basis. In Chaos, mathematicians provide a thorough analysis of gun violence incidents from early 2018 to mid-2022 in all 50 states and compare their results to historical events during that period. The investigators analyzed data provided by the Gun Violence Archive, using time series analysis, paying particular attention to the summer of 2020 when the national media reported widespread violence due to a combination of COVID-19 shutdowns, the murder of George Floyd, and subsequent protests and unrest.
ASU Launches New Quantum Research Collaborative
A seismic shift in advanced technology is on the way. The Quantum Collaborative is Arizona State University's answer to this upheaval, uniting quantum technology research efforts and developing a prepared workforce.
Capturing and Analyzing Subtle Combination Tones Produced by Violins
When two musical notes are played simultaneously, the human ear can perceive weak additional tones called combination tones. While less perceivable, objective combination tones are also generated by some musical instruments.
Luisella Lari Joins Brookhaven Lab as Electron-Ion Collider Project Manager
The U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory has named Luisella Lari as Project Manager for the Electron-Ion Collider (EIC)--a one-of-a-kind nuclear physics research facility that will offer a closer look at the building blocks of matter--effective Oct. 3, 2022.
Stealth-care system: Scientists test 'smart' red blood cells to deliver antibiotics that target specific bacteria
Physicists at McMaster University have identified a natural delivery system which can safely carry potent antibiotics throughout the body to selectively attack and kill bacteria by using red blood cells as a vehicle.