Physics

A Device Adopted from Astronomy Aids in the Detection of Unique Quantum Interference Phenomena

A Device Adopted from Astronomy Aids in the Detection of Unique Quantum Interference Phenomena

Quantum interference refers to the phenomenon in quantum mechanics where the wave nature of particles leads to constructive or destructive interference. It is a fundamental…
Acoustic Levitation

Acoustic Levitation

Acoustic levitation is a fascinating phenomenon that involves suspending and manipulating objects in mid-air using sound waves. It is a technique for suspending matter in…
Magnetic Levitation

Magnetic Levitation

Magnetic levitation (maglev) or magnetic suspension is a method of suspending an object using only magnetic fields as support. It is a technique for suspending…
Bolt of Understanding for Lightning-Produced X-Rays from Mathematical Model

Bolt of Understanding for Lightning-Produced X-Rays from Mathematical Model

Scientists noticed a lightning discharge in the early 2000s that produced X-rays with high energy photons similar to those used in medical imaging. Although scientists…
Pulsed Plasma Thruster

Pulsed Plasma Thruster

A plasma jet engine, also known as a pulsed plasma thruster (PPT), is a type of electric spacecraft propulsion. It is an electric propulsion system…
Vacuum Arc Thruster

Vacuum Arc Thruster

A vacuum arc thruster (VAT) is an electric spacecraft propulsion system. It is a type of electric propulsion system used for spacecraft propulsion. It is…
Vacuum Arc

Vacuum Arc

When the surfaces of metal electrodes in contact with a good vacuum begin to emit electrons, either through heating (thermionic emission) or in an electric…
Electrostatic Levitation

Electrostatic Levitation

Electrostatic levitation is the process of levating a charged object using an electric field to counteract the effects of gravity. It is a technique that…
Using Quasi-Static Moment Equilibrium as the Foundation, a Novel, and Effective Particle Resuspension Prediction Model

Using Quasi-Static Moment Equilibrium as the Foundation, a Novel, and Effective Particle Resuspension Prediction Model

A group of scientists investigated the way that airflow caused deposited particles to be resuspended. A particle resuspension model based on quasi-static moment equilibrium was…
Record-Breaking Optical Switching Paves the Way for Extremely Rapid, Light-Based Electronics and Computers

Record-Breaking Optical Switching Paves the Way for Extremely Rapid, Light-Based Electronics and Computers

Consider a home computer that is a million times quicker than the priciest hardware available. Imagine that amount of computer power becoming the norm for…
Massive Black Holes and Subatomic Color Glass Condensate are Connected by a Similar Thread, According to Researchers

Massive Black Holes and Subatomic Color Glass Condensate are Connected by a Similar Thread, According to Researchers

Scientists have found an amazing correlation between the dense states of gluons, the cosmic equivalent of gluelike carriers of the strong nuclear force, and huge…
A Team Creates Silicon Photonic MEMS that Work with Semiconductor Production

A Team Creates Silicon Photonic MEMS that Work with Semiconductor Production

In order to create devices like micro-3D cameras and gas sensors for precise air quality measurement, including their use in mobile phones, a team of…
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