Scientists Invent Visible Time Crystals

15. September 2025 Von KI berichtet

A team of physicists has created visible time crystals, a new state of matter that repeats in time rather than space. This breakthrough allows for observation with standard lab equipment. The invention was detailed in a paper released today.

New Twist on 140-Year-Old Physics Effect

15. September 2025 Von KI berichtet

Researchers have discovered a giant magneto-optic effect, rethinking a 140-year-old physics principle. This could lead to innovations in optical devices. The findings were published in a recent study.

Scientists develop quantum sensor for detecting dark matter

Researchers at the University of Cambridge have unveiled a novel quantum sensor designed to detect dark matter particles. The breakthrough, announced on October 2, 2025, could provide new insights into the universe's unseen mass. The technology was detailed in a study published in the journal Nature.

Trio awarded 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for quantum tunneling work

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret, and John Martinis for their pioneering research on quantum tunneling in superconducting circuits. Their 1985 experiments demonstrated how quantum effects apply to complex systems, laying the foundation for modern quantum computers. Clarke expressed surprise at the recognition, noting the unexpected impact of their discovery.

Scientists develop new method for dark matter detection

Researchers have announced a breakthrough in detecting elusive dark matter particles using advanced collider technology. The discovery, detailed in a recent Nature publication, could reshape our understanding of cosmic composition. Led by a team at CERN, the method promises more precise measurements than previous attempts.

Researchers develop room-temperature quantum sensor for gravitational waves

Scientists at MIT have created a quantum sensor capable of detecting gravitational waves at room temperature, potentially transforming astrophysics research. The device, detailed in a new Nature study, uses defects in diamonds to measure minute gravitational changes. This breakthrough could enable more accessible detection of cosmic events like black hole mergers.

Researchers announce breakthrough in quantum dark matter detection

Scientists have developed a novel quantum sensor that could enhance the search for elusive dark matter particles. The innovation, detailed in a recent study, promises to improve sensitivity in detecting weakly interacting massive particles, or WIMPs. This advancement builds on decades of particle physics research.

Scientists uncover hidden energy mechanism in M87 black hole

Astrophysicists at Goethe University Frankfurt have simulated how the supermassive black hole M87* powers its massive particle jet using a new numerical code. Their findings reveal that magnetic reconnection, alongside the traditional Blandford-Znajek mechanism, extracts rotational energy from the black hole. This discovery explains the immense jets that influence galaxy evolution.

EeroQ traps single electrons on liquid helium for qubits

A startup called EeroQ has published research demonstrating how to trap individual electrons floating on liquid helium, proposing it as a foundation for scalable quantum computing qubits. The technique leverages old physics to create isolated electron spins with potentially excellent coherence. Experts suggest this could enable rapid scaling using standard manufacturing processes.