Instrumentation and measurement
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20,000 channels of seismic data reveal Arctic climate change
Geophysicist Rob Abbott on using a novel instrument to study sea ice in the Arctic
‘Stop-motion movie of atoms’ reveals short-lived state in nanoscale switch
First snapshots of ultrafast switching could lead to more energy-efficient computing
Physics-themed holidays, meet the next director of the European Spallation Source
In this podcast we also chat about the American Association of Physicists in Medicine virtual meeting
Research headlines
Read article: New location technique shatters the diffraction limit
New location technique shatters the diffraction limit
Resolution of 1/76 of a wavelength achieved using an echo chamber
Read article: Biomolecules imaged at record-breaking resolution using localization atomic force microscopy
Biomolecules imaged at record-breaking resolution using localization atomic force microscopy
New technique gives insights into molecular processes at the angstrom scale
Read article: Elemental forms of metals discovered in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
Elemental forms of metals discovered in brains of Alzheimer’s patients
X-ray spectromicroscopy reveals elemental copper and iron in amyloid plaques, suggesting previously undiscovered brain chemistry
Read article: High-resolution microscope is made from LEGO bricks
High-resolution microscope is made from LEGO bricks
Low-cost device uses replacement iPhone camera
Read article: Trapped-ion clock passes orbital test
Trapped-ion clock passes orbital test
Compact atomic timekeeper has shown good stability since its launch in 2019
Read article: Meringue-like material offers lightweight soundproofing for aircraft engines
Meringue-like material offers lightweight soundproofing for aircraft engines
Graphene-based aerogel is low cost and environmentally friendly
Instruments & Vacuum Briefing
Take a look inside our latest free-to-read instruments and vacuum briefing. Covering the latest research updates, features and products, this issue highlights the role that “behind-the-scenes” technologies play in solving problems both in the lab and in the wider world outside it.
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Read article: Metallic foams for face masks, why the UK needs an X-ray free electron laser
Metallic foams for face masks, why the UK needs an X-ray free electron laser
An ion clock in space, a vanishing pacemaker and a LEGO microscope are also discussed
Read article: Measuring up: how our search for the speed of light led to our current understanding of physics
Measuring up: how our search for the speed of light led to our current understanding of physics
David Appell reviews Lightspeed: the Ghostly Aether and the Race to Measure the Speed of Light by John Spence
Read article: Nanoscale clock hints at universal limits to measuring time
Nanoscale clock hints at universal limits to measuring time
Experiment shows that classical clocks exhibit the same relationship between entropy and accuracy as their quantum counterparts
Read article: Quantum microscope uses entanglement to reveal biological structures
Quantum microscope uses entanglement to reveal biological structures
Squeezed-amplitude light reduces shot noise in laser
Read article: Application of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in lithium-ion batteries
Application of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in lithium-ion batteries
Available to watch now, The Electrochemical Society, in partnership Hiden Analytical and Gamry Instruments, explores electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in lithium-ion batteries
Read article: Crushing gold and platinum at extreme pressures sets new terapascal standards
Crushing gold and platinum at extreme pressures sets new terapascal standards
Experiments could boost our understanding of superconductivity and gas-giant stars
Read article: Smartphones could create distributed space weather observatory
Smartphones could create distributed space weather observatory
Data taken by magnetometers could illuminate solar storms
Read article: Water on a cold surface must heat up to freeze
Water on a cold surface must heat up to freeze
New insights into nucleation could help prevent ice forming on aircraft and wind turbines
Read article: Atomic-scale gyroscope uses diamond defects
Atomic-scale gyroscope uses diamond defects
Rotation is detected by observing nuclear spins
Read article: New COVID-19 test works in a second using microfluidics and electronics
New COVID-19 test works in a second using microfluidics and electronics
System uses disposable testing cartridge and reusable circuit board
Read article: Irregularly shaped Moon dust creates complex scattering effects
Irregularly shaped Moon dust creates complex scattering effects
Tomography technique measures the shape of lunar soil particles in rich detail
Read article: Direct image of an electron orbit in an exciton is a first, say researchers
Direct image of an electron orbit in an exciton is a first, say researchers
Laser pulses and electron microscope used to track electrons in a 2D semiconductor
Read article: Spectroscopy technique gets X-ray vision
Spectroscopy technique gets X-ray vision
New method allows for material imaging at the atomic scale
Read article: Unveiling molecular structure and nanomechanics of peptide nanotubes using high-resolution AFM
Unveiling molecular structure and nanomechanics of peptide nanotubes using high-resolution AFM
This webinar was held on 24 June 2021 and is sponsored by Park Systems
Read article: Quantum-based pressure and vacuum measurements and NIST on a chip
Quantum-based pressure and vacuum measurements and NIST on a chip
IUVSTA, Agilent Vacuum Products and Inficon helps you to learn about the NIST on a Chip Program
Read article: Surface electromagnetic fields mapped in 3D at the nanoscale
Surface electromagnetic fields mapped in 3D at the nanoscale
Images may aid the development of nanomaterials that dissipate heat more efficiently
Read article: Quantum birds inspire new metrology for biosciences, particle physicist searches for the very small
Quantum birds inspire new metrology for biosciences, particle physicist searches for the very small
In this podcast we talk about measuring tiny masses and magnetic fields
Read article: Pulsed lasers probe beyond titanium dioxide’s surface
Pulsed lasers probe beyond titanium dioxide’s surface
Two-photon photoemission studies electrons deep in sample
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