Weyl loops link up
Elaborate quantum structures have a novel topology and must be described using knot theory
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3D quantum spin liquid discovery gains theoretical support
Cerium zirconium pyrochlore material displays liquid-like magnetic order, say researchers
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New algorithm is forever simulating bubbles
Multilayer volume-of-fluid model captures the complex physics of "foamy flows"
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Watching iron rust produces new insights on corrosion
Researchers find that the surface of the metal acts like a catalyst
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Irregularly shaped Moon dust creates complex scattering effects
Tomography technique measures the shape of lunar soil particles in rich detail
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Spectroscopy technique gets X-ray vision
New method allows for material imaging at the atomic scale
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Fast electrons catch badly behaved quantum dots in the act
New technique allows scientists to pinpoint causes of low light emission in real time and could pave the way for more efficient devices
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New quasiparticle may mimic Kondo-effect signal
Physicists propose alternative explanation for phenomenon previously attributed to "screening" of conducting electrons in metals at low temperature
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Quantum treatment sheds fresh light on triboelectricity
New mathematical formulation describes “charging by rubbing” in terms of changing populations of electron states, showing how energy is converted from motion to electricity
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Experiments pin down conditions that make hot water freeze before cold
Simplified experimental model makes it possible to engineer the Mpemba effect in a reproducible way
Read article: Experiments pin down conditions that make hot water freeze before cold
