Albert Einstein’s name is synonymous with genius, and his wild hair is a trope of its own for mad scientists and popular culture professors. Einstein’s discoveries led to modern inventions such as paper towels, solar energy, stock market forecasting and laser pointers, but his theory of general relativity is often considered his most significant contribution. … Read more
Named after the Italian physicist Ettore Majorana, Majorana particles are fascinating entities in the field of particle physics. They are unique because they have the extraordinary property of being their own antiparticles. These elusive particles have the potential to revolutionize quantum computing and contribute to the understanding of fundamental physics, offering exciting possibilities for the … Read more
In my first book, The jazz of physicsI advocate the wonderful ways in which concepts and research in theoretical physics parallel jazz improvisation and performance. Some critics and even friends mistook my book for being more about the physics of jazz than the other way around. They thought I was trying to argue that physics … Read more
Scientists conducted laboratory experiments at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s National Ignition Facility that generated the extreme compressions needed for pressure-driven ionization. Their research provides new insights into atomic physics at gigabar pressures, which benefits astrophysics and nuclear fusion research. Credits: Graphic illustration by Greg Stewart/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory; insert by Jan Vorberger/Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf Scientists … Read more
This article was reviewed based on Science X’s editorial process and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes ensuring the credibility of the content: verified peer-reviewed publication correct OK! by Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI) The magenta dashed lines with arrows illustrate the diffraction of hard femtosecond X-ray … Read more
May 30, 2023• Physics 16, 91 A system built around a metal that gains and loses heat when it is compressed could pave the way for commercializing chemical-free refrigeration technology. Ivan/stock.adobe.com Wine coolers made from materials that cool when compressed could be a reality by next summer. Ivan/stock.adobe.com Wine coolers made from materials that cool … Read more
