When adding or removing neutrons from an atomic nucleus, it initiates changes in the size of the nucleus. This, in turn, leads to minute alterations in the energy levels of the atom’s electrons, which are known as isotope shifts. Through precise measurements of these energy shifts, scientists can determine the radius of the nucleus of
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The field of light technology has always faced obstacles when it comes to transmitting light through complex environments. Turbulent atmospheres and deformed optical systems can distort and disrupt the light field, leading to unreliable results. Overcoming these challenges has been a long-standing goal for scientists seeking to advance practical applications in various industries. In a
Since the first demonstration of the laser in the 1960s, laser spectroscopy has revolutionized the field of atomic and molecular research. The advancements in laser technology have significantly improved the accuracy and precision of spectroscopic measurements, leading to breakthroughs in various scientific disciplines. Frequency comb-based laser spectroscopy is a cutting-edge technique that allows for extremely
Quantum computers are seen as the future of computing, with the potential to outperform conventional computers in certain tasks. However, their large-scale deployment is hindered by the sensitivity to noise, which leads to errors in computations. Quantum error correction is a technique designed to address these errors on-the-fly, while quantum error mitigation works more indirectly
In a groundbreaking development, a group of chemists at the University of Copenhagen have successfully crafted an AI application designed to determine the phase of x-rays that have diffracted through crystals. This innovative technology marks a significant leap forward in the realm of predicting the structures of small molecules. Anders Larsen, Toms Rekis, and Anders
The field of quantum sensing has taken a significant leap forward with the development of a new 2D quantum sensing chip using hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). This groundbreaking technology, developed by researchers at TMOS and RMIT University, promises to revolutionize the way we detect temperature anomalies and magnetic fields in any direction. The paper, published
In the realm of solar cells and light-emitting diodes (LEDs), the kinetics of molecules in an excited state are constantly battling against annihilation. The intricate systems governing these devices must find a delicate balance between processes that result in the loss of energy and those that lead to the desired outcome. One of the major
Advancements in the field of molecular dynamics simulations have always been hindered by the complex interactions between atoms and electrons within molecules. However, researchers from the Berlin Institute for the Foundations of Learning and Data (BIFOLD) at TU Berlin and Google DeepMind have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in machine learning algorithms that could revolutionize
The Higgs boson, a fundamental particle responsible for the mass and interactions of all other particles, plays a crucial role in our understanding of the universe. The existence of the Higgs field, akin to a still water bath that permeates the universe, allows us to observe consistent masses and interactions across the cosmos. However, the
The question of why the universe contains matter but virtually no antimatter has puzzled scientists for decades. In a groundbreaking development, the BASE international research collaboration at CERN has made significant progress in understanding this fundamental asymmetry. Led by Professor Dr. Stefan Ulmer from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, the team has devised an innovative experimental