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New Plasma Accelerator Research Station to Come Up in University of Manchester

Particle accelerators find many applications in fundamental research, as well as in health, energy and security applications. They range from relatively compact, sometimes even table top devices to km-size particle colliders to unravel the secrets of the universe.

1 Feb 2016

Scientists Explore Origin of Sun's Magnetic Field

The surface of the sun writhes and dances. Far from the still, whitish-yellow disk it appears to be from the ground, the sun sports twisting, towering loops and swirling cyclones that reach into the solar upper atmosphere, the million-degree corona – but these cannot be seen in visible light.

1 Feb 2016

Nuclear Effects Induce Superconductivity in Ytterbium Dirhodium Disilicide

Physicists from the United States, China and Germany have found that nuclear effects induce superconductivity in ytterbium dirhodium disilicide (YRS), one of the most-researched materials in the “heavy fermions” class.

29 Jan 2016

Scientists Use Phonon-Light Technique to Detect Dark Matter Particles

The origin of matter in the universe has puzzled physicists for generations. Today, we know that matter only accounts for 5% of our universe; another 25% is constituted of dark matter. And the remaining 70% is made up of dark energy. Dark matter itself represents an unsolved riddle.

29 Jan 2016

Heidelberg University Physicists Determine Equation of State for Atomic Gas

In a laboratory experiment, physicists at the Center for Quantum Dynamics of Heidelberg University have succeeded in determining the equation of state for an atomic gas, which can be used to precisely describe the thermodynamic properties of this physical system.

29 Jan 2016

New Griffith University Research Challenges Long-Held Presumption on Time Evolution

New research from Griffith University’s Centre for Quantum Dynamics is broadening perspectives on time and space.

29 Jan 2016

Monstrous Smith Cloud on Return Collision Course with Milky Way Galaxy

Hubble Space Telescope astronomers are finding that the old adage “what goes up must come down” even applies to an immense cloud of hydrogen gas outside our Milky Way galaxy. The invisible cloud is plummeting toward our galaxy at nearly 700,000 miles per hour.

29 Jan 2016

Quantum Properties of Light Could Help Create Novel Technology to Improve Internet Security

Imagine communicating with your bank, the IRS or your doctor by way of an Internet that was perfectly secure. Your most private data would be protected with absolute certainty and, better yet, if any bad actor were to try to eavesdrop you would know immediately. Such is the promise of secure quantum communication.

29 Jan 2016

University of Arkansas Physicist Receives Grant to Investigate Quantum Dots

Hugh Churchill, an assistant professor of physics and director of the Quantum Device Laboratory at the University of Arkansas (U of A), has received a grant of $360,000 for studying semiconducting nanomaterials, which could lead to a new generation of electronic devices.

29 Jan 2016

Novel Imaging Systems Designed at LANL Help Explore Superhot Plasmas

Since the world’s largest superconducting magnetic fusion experiment, the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, went online in December, innovative new imaging systems designed at Los Alamos National Laboratory are helping physicists peer into the roiling world of superhot plasmas as they test a promising alternative approach to harnessing fusion energy. The eventual result could be a plentiful source of clean and reliable power.

28 Jan 2016

Hannover Messe 2016: Festo Highlights New Concepts for Industrial Application of Superconductors

Festo is showcasing three new, exciting concepts for the industrial application of superconductor technology at the Hanover Messe 2016.

28 Jan 2016

First Ever Observations of Rotating Topologies of Electrical Polarization

The observation in a ferroelectric material of “polar vortices” that appear to be the electrical cousins of magnetic skyrmions holds intriguing possibilities for advanced electronic devices. These polar vortices, which were theoretically predicted more than a decade ago, could also “rewrite our basic understanding of ferroelectrics” according to the researchers who observed them.

28 Jan 2016

Using Cerium Helps Gain New Insights into Multiphase Properties of Materials

Recent synchrotron advances and the development of dynamic compression platforms have created the ability to investigate extreme states of matter on short timescales at X-ray beamlines using shockwaves generated by impact systems. That's how scientists learned that surface protrusions called "jets," formed after shockwaves passed through cerium metal, could provide insight into the yield stress of cerium in its post-shock state. Yield stress is the stress level at which a metal or other material ceases to behave elastically and, thus, becomes permanently damaged.

28 Jan 2016

Researchers Determine Causes for Impeded Current Flow

Computers and other electronic devices account for a substantial portion of worldwide energy use. With today’s technologies, it is not possible to reduce this energy consumption significantly any further; chips in the energy-saving electronics of the future will hence have to be made from novel materials. Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have now found important clues in the search for such materials.

28 Jan 2016

Quantum Materials Enters JV with Guanghui Technology Group

Leading North American quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corp (OTCQB:QTMM) today announced that the company has entered into a joint venture with Guanghui Technology Group (“GTG”) whereas GTG will invest $20 Million US for building out Quantum Materials QDX™ quantum dot production facilities and quantum dots application development in China. Embedding quantum dot production regionally allows Quantum Materials to work closely with clients to customize quantum dot characteristics to optimize manufacturing efficiencies as well as supply chain logistics.

28 Jan 2016

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New Plasma Accelerator Research Station to Come Up in University of Manchester

Scientists Explore Origin of Sun's Magnetic Field

Nuclear Effects Induce Superconductivity in Ytterbium Dirhodium Disilicide

Scientists Use Phonon-Light Technique to Detect Dark Matter Particles

Heidelberg University Physicists Determine Equation of State for Atomic Gas

New Griffith University Research Challenges Long-Held Presumption on Time Evolution

Monstrous Smith Cloud on Return Collision Course with Milky Way Galaxy

Quantum Properties of Light Could Help Create Novel Technology to Improve Internet Security

University of Arkansas Physicist Receives Grant to Investigate Quantum Dots

Novel Imaging Systems Designed at LANL Help Explore Superhot Plasmas

Hannover Messe 2016: Festo Highlights New Concepts for Industrial Application of Superconductors

First Ever Observations of Rotating Topologies of Electrical Polarization

Using Cerium Helps Gain New Insights into Multiphase Properties of Materials

Researchers Determine Causes for Impeded Current Flow

Quantum Materials Enters JV with Guanghui Technology Group

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