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Princeton Assistant Professor of Physics Endeavors to Understand the Nature of Dark Matter

Mariangela Lisanti's science career started in high school in Connecticut when she cold-called physics professors asking for the chance to do research in their labs. Her persistence and enthusiasm paid off, and her work led her in 2002 to be named one of MIT Tech Review's "top innovators under 35" — at only 18 years old.

9 Mar 2015

Chemical Dynamics Theories Beyond the Born-Oppenheimer Framework

This volume offers a clear perspective of the relevant ideas and methodology relevant to the chemical theory of the next generation beyond the Born-Oppenheimer paradigm. It bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology of attosecond laser science and the theory of chemical reactivity. The essence of this book lies in the method of nonadiabatic electron wavepacket dynamic, which will set a new foundation for theoretical chemistry. The future direction of chemical reaction theory is clearly illustrated.

9 Mar 2015

Self-Consistent Theory of Quantum Gravity Explains the Dark Sector

Ask any theoretical physicist on what are the most profound mysteries in physics and you will be surprised if she mentions anything other than Quantum Gravity and the Dark Sector. Questions such as how do we reconcile GR and Quantum Theory? What is Dark Matter? And what is Dark Energy? These are what keep most physicists awake late at night. Suggested solutions to these problems are manifold but all fall short of providing a satisfactory explanation.

9 Mar 2015

Researchers Use Sound to Coherently Control Quantum State of Spin

The ability to control the intrinsic angular momentum of individual electrons – their “spins” – could lead to a world of new technologies that involve storing and processing information.

9 Mar 2015

First Discovery of Distant Star Exploding Into a Supernova

Using multiple images that reached the Earth at different times, astronomers including a UCLA professor have reported the first discovery of a distant star exploding into a supernova. A supernova, the end stage of life for very massive stars, can briefly outshine an entire galaxy and radiate as much energy as our sun emits in its entire lifespan.

9 Mar 2015

Analysis of Planck Mission Data Provides New Insights into Dark Energy

Researchers, including physicists from Heidelberg University, have gained new insights into dark energy and the theory of gravitation by analysing data from the “Planck” satellite mission of the European Space Agency (ESA). Their results demonstrate that the standard model of cosmology remains an excellent description of the universe.

6 Mar 2015

Cosmic Phenomenon Causes Light from Distant Supernova to be seen in Four Images

Astronomers have for the first time observed a supernova (an exploding star) multiply-imaged due to gravitational lensing. The light from the supernova is seen in four different images due to a cosmic phenomenon that causes light to be deflected by the gravity of a massive galaxy.

6 Mar 2015