The field of non-perturbative interactions has long been an area of interest for researchers, seeking to understand the strong interactions between light and matter that cannot be described by conventional perturbation theory. However, the role of quantum properties of light in these interactions has not been extensively explored. In a recent publication in Nature Physics,
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The world around us is full of substances that are constantly changing. Some materials undergo radioactive decay, transforming into more stable isotopes. In an exciting development, scientists have recently observed a new decay mode for the first time. This groundbreaking discovery entails the decay of oxygen-13, a lighter form of oxygen consisting of eight protons
Nuclear fusion, the same process that powers the stars, has long been proposed as a potential power source for humanity. Unlike current nuclear fission plants, fusion can provide clean and renewable energy without the radioactive waste. By slamming together isotopes of hydrogen in an ultra-hot gas or “plasma” contained by a powerful magnetic field, fusion
Superconducting materials have long intrigued physicists due to their unique quantum properties. One particular phenomenon, known as Planckian scattering, has puzzled scientists for years. Planckian scattering refers to the way electrons in certain unconventional metals scatter at high rates, which can be influenced by temperature. Understanding the origin of this scattering could provide crucial insight
The field of quantum computing has made significant strides in recent years, but one major obstacle remains: the challenge of connecting quantum devices over long distances. While classical data signals can be easily amplified and transmitted across vast distances, quantum signals require a different approach. They must be repeated at regular intervals using specialized machines
Moiré patterns have been a subject of fascination in the field of physics for their ability to create new structures with exotic properties. These patterns emerge when two identical or different periodic structures are overlaid, resulting in a pattern of interference fringes. The National University of Singapore (NUS) physicists have now developed a breakthrough technique
In the field of optics, polarization plays a crucial role in a wide range of applications, including sunglasses, camera lenses, optical communication, and imaging systems. The ability to manipulate the spatial distribution of the polarization state of light is essential for advancing optical technologies. However, current polarization modulation devices have limitations, and existing techniques are
Neutrinos, the elusive particles that have puzzled scientists for decades, have finally been observed inside colliders, thanks to the efforts of two major research collaborations at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The FASER (Forward Search Experiment) and SND (Scattering and Neutrino Detector)@LHC collaborations have independently made groundbreaking observations of collider neutrinos, marking a significant milestone
The interaction between light and molecules is a complex phenomenon that plays a crucial role in chemical reactions and biological functions. To truly understand this intricate process, scientists must delve into the dynamics of electron behavior, which occur on an incredibly short timescale known as the attosecond. One of the most important steps in this
In a groundbreaking discovery, a team of scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory has developed a novel approach to generate a stream of circularly polarized single photons, opening up new possibilities for quantum information and communication applications. This chiral quantum light source is a result of stacking two different atomically thin materials, demonstrating that monolayer