As the world grapples with climate change and energy consumption issues, innovations in refrigeration technology are increasingly imperative. Traditional refrigeration relies heavily on gases and liquids for cooling, which often results in significant greenhouse gas emissions. Enter solid-state cooling: an alternative approach that utilizes the inherent properties of solid materials to facilitate cooling without the
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Deep learning, an advanced branch of artificial intelligence, is revolutionizing various domains such as healthcare, finance, and autonomous systems. However, one of the major challenges it faces is its dependence on cloud computing resources. Although these resources enable the processing of vast amounts of data, they also introduce significant security vulnerabilities—especially when it comes to
Recent advancements in nuclear physics have opened new frontiers in our understanding of atomic structure. A research team at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP), part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), achieved a substantial breakthrough by synthesizing plutonium-227. As documented in the journal *Physical Review C*, this discovery not only marks the first
Recent advances in nuclear physics have marked a transformative moment at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). Scientists and engineers have successfully accelerated a high-power beam of uranium ions, achieving an unprecedented output of 10.4 kilowatts of continuous beam power. This major accomplishment is documented in the prestigious journal, *Physical Review Accelerators and Beams*.
In the continuously evolving landscape of condensed matter physics, altermagnets have emerged as a captivating subject of research. These materials diverge from traditional magnetic classifications, introducing a new paradigm where the spin of electrons varies with their momentum, placing them in a unique niche between ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. This novel magnetic behavior has sparked interest
As the digital era rapidly expands, the demand for efficient indoor wireless communication is escalating. Traditional technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, at the forefront of wireless connectivity for years, are increasingly encountering difficulties in meeting user needs. Data congestion, limited bandwidth, and performance inconsistencies have become common complaints. In response to these challenges, Optical Wireless
The intricate dance of magnets and their behaviors has always fascinated scientists, but the quantum world unveils layers of complexity far beyond traditional magnetism. A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University and the University of Tokyo has offered an innovative method for visualizing and manipulating magnetic domains in a unique quantum material.
At the forefront of semiconductor research, a team from UC Santa Barbara has achieved a monumental breakthrough: the first-ever visualization of electric charges as they traverse the boundary of two different semiconductor materials. This exceptional feat, showcased through advanced scanning ultrafast electron microscopy (SUEM), shatters previous limitations in observing these rapid phenomena. Led by Bolin
The sun, the heart of our solar system, is not only a source of light and warmth but also a subject of intense scientific scrutiny. One of its most baffling characteristics lies in the striking disparity between the temperatures of its surface and its outer atmosphere, or the solar corona. While the sun’s surface hovers
Recent advancements in understanding the intricacies of biological systems have drawn interesting parallels with concepts traditionally situated within the realm of physics. A notable investigation conducted by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil has proposed a novel framework for analyzing protein compartmentalization in cells. Drawing from classical mixture theory, the study postulates