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Tag: Molecular Physics
Scientists take a step towards expanding the use of magnetic fluids in medicine
Researchers discovered new effects in magnetic fluids, which will increase its effectiveness for medical purposes.
Power boost thanks to gold lamellae
Research team develops new material system to convert and generate terahertz waves
How long’s too long? Effects of crosslinker length on anion-exchange membrane fuel cells
Scientists reveal how crosslinker length affects performance in polymer electrolyte membranes for anion exchange membrane-based alkaline fuel cells
Pulp succeeded in diet? Determining the slenderization of wood pulp
Scientists at Osaka University develop a test to measure the quality of nanofibrillation for wood pulp using its natural optical birefringence, which may lead to clear definition and sophisticated utilization of wooden cellulose nanofibers
A new method for the functionalization of graphene
INRS Professor Federico Rosei collaborated with an international research team to modify the properties of graphene for its use in electronics
Flexible and powerful electronics
University of Tsukuba researchers improve the electrical conductivity of organic electrochemical transistors using ionic liquids, creating an ionic gel conductor that may form the basis of flexible electronics and efficient photovoltaics
New type of atomic clock keeps time even more precisely
The design, which uses entangled atoms, could help scientists detect dark matter and study gravity’s effect on time
Ultracold atoms reveal a new type of quantum magnetic behavior
The findings may help researchers design “spintronic” devices and novel magnetic materials.
How water helps the substrate into the enzyme
An international research team has investigated water molecules in a tiny cage – and discovered previously unknown properties
Device mimics life’s first steps in outer space
Called VENUS, the device will give scientists an unprecedented ability to study how molecules form in the icy clouds of space
Sheets of carbon nanotubes come in a rainbow of colors
Study: Nanotube films come in 466 colors, could be used in electronics, solar panels
A theory as clear as glass
Tokyo, Japan – Researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo used molecular dynamics calculations to simulate the glass-forming ability of metallic mixtures. They show that even small changes in composition can strongly influence the likelihood…
Two, six, many
Heidelberg physicists observe the emergence of collective behaviour
JILA’s electric ‘knob’ tunes chemical reaction rates in quantum gas
Building on their newfound ability to induce molecules in ultracold gases to interact with each other over long distances, JILA researchers have used an electric “knob” to influence molecular collisions and dramatically raise or lower chemical reaction rates. These super-chilly…
Filming roaming molecular fragments in real time
The research group of the Énergie Matériaux Télécommunications Research Centre of INRS, with support of Professor François Légaré, has used the Advanced Laser Light Source (ALLS)
Hidden symmetry could be key to more robust quantum systems, researchers find
Researchers have found a way to protect highly fragile quantum systems from noise, which could aid in the design and development of new quantum devices, such as ultra-powerful quantum computers. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, have shown that…
New JILA tools ‘turn on’ quantum gases of ultracold molecules
JILA researchers have developed tools to “turn on” quantum gases of ultracold molecules, gaining control of long-distance molecular interactions for potential applications such as encoding data for quantum computing and simulations. The new scheme for nudging a molecular gas down…
Aquatic robot inspired by sea creatures walks, rolls, transports cargo
Soft material is powered by light and rotating magnetic fields
A balancing act: Improved water treatment technique using ‘energy matching’
Scientists in Japan and China develop an innovative system to treat water using direct solar steam generation
Science of sandcastles is clarified, finally
Science of building sandcastles mysteriously explained for 150 years by the ‘Kelvin equation’ is finally understood by a Manchester team led by graphene pioneer Andre Geim
In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize ‘bright’ quantum bits
Innovative step by Northwestern, UChicago scientists could boost computing, sensing
Building useful gadgets
Biophysicist Paul Hansma joins the National Academy of Inventors
A Swift Kick to Initiate Electronic Motion in Molecules
Researchers have observed the production of electronic excitations near a single atom in a molecule. This is caused by impulsive stimulated X-ray Raman scattering of X-ray pulses that last less than a femtosecond. The combination of X-ray Raman scattering and the ability produce sub-femtosecond X-ray pulses allows scientists to view motion in molecules at atom-scale resolution and helps them understand chemical reactions involving light.
Shining a light on the weird world of dihydrogen phosphate anions
Scientists at UNSW Sydney, together with collaborators from Western Sydney University and The Netherlands, were surprised to find that dihydrogen phosphate anions – vital inorganic ions for cellular activity – bind with other dihydrogen phosphate anions despite being negatively charged.…
Molecules convert visible light into ultraviolet light with record efficiency
Newly developed molecular system makes possible the efficient conversion of even weak visible light from sunlight and indoor LEDs into ultraviolet light
Curtin collision models impact the future of energy
A new Curtin University-created database of electron-molecule reactions is a major step forward in making nuclear fusion power a reality, by allowing researchers to accurately model plasmas containing molecular hydrogen. The Curtin study, published in the Atomic Data and Nuclear…
Kick-off of the CRIMSON project for a next-generation microscope
Coordinated by Politecnico di Milano, the project is funded by European Commission with a budget exceeding 5M€
AI reduces computational time required to study fate of molecules exposed to light
Light-induced processes are critical in transformative technologies such as solar energy harvesting, as well as in photomedicine and photoresponsive materials. Theoretical studies of the dynamics of photoinduced processes require numerous electronic structure calculations, which are computationally expensive. Scientists from the…
Scientists make sound-waves from a quantum vacuum at the Black Hole laboratory
Researchers have developed a new theory for observing a quantum vacuum that could lead to new insights into the behaviour of black holes.
Scientists make sound-waves from a quantum vacuum at the Black Hole laboratory
Researchers have developed a new theory for observing a quantum vacuum that could lead to new insights into the behaviour of black holes. The Unruh effect combines quantum physics and the theory of relativity. So far it has not been…
CCNY researchers overcome barriers for bio-inspired solar energy harvesting materials
Inspired by nature, researchers at The City College of New York (CCNY) can demonstrate a synthetic strategy to stabilize bio-inspired solar energy harvesting materials. Their findings, published in the latest issue of Nature Chemistry , could be a significant breakthrough…
Researchers prove water has multiple liquid states
A newly published Science journal paper reveals that water can exist as two liquids of differing density
A filter for environmental remediation
Scientists at Osaka University create seaweed-shaped sodium titanate mats made of nanofibers that can remove cobalt ions from water, which may help provide a source of safe, recycled drinking water by removal of heavy metals and radionuclides
Two liquids of water exist
Using x-ray lasers, researchers at Stockholm University have been able to follow the transformation between two distinct different liquid states of water, both being made of H2O molecules. At around -63 Centigrade the two liquids exist at different pressure regimes…
Molecular telegraphy: precisely sending and receiving single molecules
The idea of throwing and catching a ball is familiar to everyone. Now, if the ball is replaced with something as tiny as a single molecule, is this task still possible? Can a single molecule be transferred to a specific,…
Green chemistry: Politecnico di Milano publishes in Chem
The first solid-state synthesis of a supramolecular Borromean network
Metal-organic frameworks become flexible
Combined efforts of experiment and simulation pave the way to new applications
Looking inside the glass
Tokyo, Japan – A team of researchers from the Institute of Industrial Science at The University of Tokyo used advanced electron spectroscopy and computer simulations to better understand the internal atomic structure of aluminosilicate glass. They found complex coordination networks…
Analysis paves way for more sensitive quantum sensors
Quantum sensors can measure extremely small changes in an environment by taking advantage of quantum phenomena like entanglement, where entangled particles can affect each other, even when separated by great distances. Researchers ultimately hope to create and use these sensors…
CCNY & partners in quantum algorithm breakthrough
Researchers led by City College of New York physicist Pouyan Ghaemi report the development of a quantum algorithm with the potential to study a class of many-electron quantums system using quantum computers. Their paper, entitled “Creating and Manipulating a Laughlin-Type…
Chemists discover the structure of a key coronavirus protein
The protein, which acts as an ion channel, could be a target for new drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Electrochemical oxygen evolution on Hf2B2Ir5 electrode material
The water electrolysis is an electrochemical way for production of hydrogen, which is considered as one of the future energy carrier molecules. Therefore, looking at numerous advantages of proton exchange membrane electrolysis compared to the classical alkaline variant, it’s efficiency…
CrystEngComm celebrates the CSD in a special issue
The issue contains 33 papers highlighting the breadth of research made possible with this data
Surrey helps to produce the world’s first neutron-rich, radioactive tantalum ions
An international team of scientists have unveiled the world’s first production of a purified beam of neutron-rich, radioactive tantalum ions. This development could now allow for lab-based experiments on exploding stars helping scientists to answer long-held questions such as “where…
Scientists and students publish blueprints for a cheaper single-molecule microscope
**Strictly embargoed until 10:00 (GMT) Friday 6 November 2020** Scientists and students publish blueprints for a cheaper single-molecule microscope to make the specialist technique more widely available A team of scientists and students from the University of Sheffield has published…
3D print experts discover how to make tomorrow’s technology using ink-jet printed graphene
The University of Nottingham has cracked the conundrum of how to use inks to 3D-print novel electronic devices with useful properties, such as an ability to convert light into electricity. The study shows that it is possible to jet inks,…
Scientists discover new structures in the smallest ice cube
The freezing of water is one of the most common processes. However, understanding the microstructure of ice and its hydrogen-bonding networks has been a challenge. The low-energy structure of water octamer is predicted to be nominally cubic, with eight tri-coordinated…
Order in the disorder:
density fluctuations in amorphous silicon discovered
Direct observation of a single electron’s butterfly-shaped distribution in titanium oxide
A valence electron in titanium oxide has been imaged at a resolution of 0.2 Angstroms using synchrotron X-ray diffraction and a new Fourier synthesis method that can determine the orbital states in materials regardless of their physical properties.