The Short-Baseline Near Detector (SBND) at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory has achieved a significant milestone by identifying its first neutrino interactions. This accomplishment did not come easily, as the SBND collaboration has dedicated nearly a decade to planning, prototyping, and constructing the detector. The moment of detecting the first neutrinos marked a pivotal moment for
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Non-Hermitian systems have garnered significant interest in recent years due to their unique properties that differ from traditional Hermitian systems. These systems exhibit characteristics such as dissipation, interactions with the environment, or gain-and-loss mechanisms, which contribute to the emergence of new physics not observed in Hermitian systems. Professors Wei Yi, Zhong Wang, and Peng Xue
The world of quantum physics has always been known for its complexity and unpredictability. However, a recent study conducted by a research team led by Professor Monika Aidelsburger and Professor Immanuel Bloch from the LMU Faculty of Physics has raised interesting questions about whether chaotic quantum systems can be described using simple diffusion equations with
In a groundbreaking study recently published in Science Advances, Hayato Goto from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing in Japan has introduced a novel quantum error correction method known as “many-hypercube codes.” This innovative approach offers a unique perspective on error correction in quantum computing, with the potential to significantly enhance the efficiency and performance
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice, has already been established as having unique and exotic properties. Electrons in graphene behave as if they have no mass, opening up possibilities for advanced electronic devices. However, these properties become even more intriguing when multiple layers of graphene are combined, leading to the
Quantum entanglement has long been a fascinating concept in the realm of quantum physics, with numerous implications for advancing technology. Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Science have recently made significant strides in exploring the entanglement between electronic and motional states within their ultrafast quantum simulator. This groundbreaking study, published in Physical Review Letters on
Researchers from various institutions have recently made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of quantum mechanics. A collaborative effort from Skoltech, Universitat Politècnica de València, Institute of Spectroscopy of RAS, University of Warsaw, and University of Iceland has led to the demonstration of the spontaneous formation and synchronization of multiple quantum vortices in optically excited
Light particles have the ability to merge into a super photon under certain conditions, creating a Bose-Einstein condensate that opens up new possibilities in the field of quantum physics. Researchers at the University of Bonn have made significant progress in shaping these super photons using tiny nano molds, allowing for the creation of lattice structures
In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS), higher-order topological (HOT) lattices have been successfully simulated with unparalleled accuracy using digital quantum computers. These intricate lattice structures play a crucial role in understanding advanced quantum materials with robust quantum states, which have significant implications for various technological applications. Led
In a groundbreaking discovery published in Nature, a collaborative research team led by Prof. Junwei Liu from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has identified the world’s first multiple Majorana zero modes (MZMs) in a single vortex of the superconducting topological crystalline insulator SnTe. This discovery has the potential to revolutionize the