Showing papers in "Physics Today in 2020"
TL;DR: Advances in materials science have made it possible for electrons in metals to exhibit exotic hydrodynamic effects as mentioned in this paper, which has led to the development of a new class of materials.
Abstract: Advances in materials science have made it possible for electrons in metals to exhibit exotic hydrodynamic effects.
66 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors tried to store robust quantum information in Majorana particles and generate quantum gates by exploiting the bizarre non-abelian statistics of Majorana zero modes bound to topological defects.
Abstract: Researchers are trying to store robust quantum information in Majorana particles and are generating quantum gates by exploiting the bizarre non-abelian statistics of Majorana zero modes bound to topological defects.
37 citations
TL;DR: The link between information and physics has been implicit since James Clerk Maxwell introduced his famous demon as mentioned in this paper, and information is now emerging as a key concept to bridge physics and biology, and it has been shown to be useful in many applications.
Abstract: The link between information and physics has been implicit since James Clerk Maxwell introduced his famous demon. Information is now emerging as a key concept to bridge physics and biology.
23 citations
TL;DR: As the world continues to spew carbon dioxide at record levels, it is becoming clear that emissions reductions alone can not prevent the greenhouse gas from rising to dangerous levels as discussed by the authors, and it is also clear that reducing emissions alone alone cannot prevent dangerous levels.
Abstract: As the world continues to spew carbon dioxide at record levels, it’s becoming clear that emissions reductions alone can’t prevent the greenhouse gas from rising to dangerous levels.
23 citations
TL;DR: The nanometer-scale localized objects share a nonlinear mathematical framework with systems from water waves to elementary particles as discussed by the authors, and they can be represented as a set of localized objects.
Abstract: The nanometer-scale localized objects share a nonlinear mathematical framework with systems from water waves to elementary particles.
15 citations
TL;DR: Advances in accelerator technology are enabling discoveries in particle physics and other fields as mentioned in this paper, and they are enabling the development of new particle physics applications in the world, such as particle physics.
Abstract: Advances in accelerator technology are enabling discoveries in particle physics and other fields.
12 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the physical and chemical traits of a special class of liquid crystals are used to release drugs in the body, which depends on the physical properties of the liquid crystals.
Abstract: Effectively releasing drugs in the body depends on the physical and chemical traits of a special class of liquid crystals
12 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, resource managers use forecasts to ensure future access to abundant water and provide safety from river-related hazards, such as flooding and river-associated hazards. But they do not consider the effects of human intervention.
Abstract: Resource managers use forecasts to ensure future access to abundant water and provide safety from river-related hazards
12 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors grapple with how to administer exams that meaningfully assess students, suppress cheating, minimize anxiety, and preserve privacy, while ensuring the integrity of the exams.
Abstract: Instructors grapple with how to administer exams that meaningfully assess students, suppress cheating, minimize anxiety, and preserve privacy.
11 citations
TL;DR: Cutting the weight of fuel tanks and continuing advances in fuel-cell technologies are key to making hydrogen competitive in aviation as mentioned in this paper, which is the goal of our work. But, as such, our work is limited in scope.
Abstract: Cutting the weight of fuel tanks and continuing advances in fuel-cell technologies are key to making hydrogen competitive in aviation.
10 citations
TL;DR: Although a magnetic field gradually destroys the superconducting state in most materials, a small family of uranium compounds buck the trend as discussed by the authors, showing that the magnetic field can be maintained for a long time.
Abstract: Although a magnetic field gradually destroys the superconducting state in most materials, a small family of uranium compounds bucks the trend.
TL;DR: The authors showed that climate conditions for growing corn and soybeans have improved, but current trends indicate that these conditions will not last long in the United States, and they concluded that current trends indicated that current conditions would not last.
Abstract: Climate conditions for growing corn and soybeans have improved, but current trends indicate they will not last.
TL;DR: It is starting to look like neutrinos and antineutrinos are not exact mirror images of each other as discussed by the authors, which is not a good sign for the future of particle physics.
Abstract: It’s starting to look like neutrinos and antineutrinos aren’t exact mirror images of each other.
TL;DR: The two-dimensional materials form one-and zero-dimensional hollow structures with a host of promising mechanical, optical, and electrical properties as mentioned in this paper, and have been shown to have promising properties.
Abstract: The two-dimensional materials form one- and zero-dimensional hollow structures with a host of promising mechanical, optical, and electrical properties.
TL;DR: A few simple metrics characterize outbreaks like COVID-19, but calculating them correctly is surprisingly tricky.
Abstract: A few simple metrics characterize outbreaks like COVID-19, but calculating them correctly is surprisingly tricky.
TL;DR: Simulating the acoustics of destroyed or altered amphitheaters, cathedrals, and other architectural sites re-creates their sonic grandeur as mentioned in this paper, which is similar to our work.
Abstract: Simulating the acoustics of destroyed or altered amphitheaters, cathedrals, and other architectural sites re-creates their sonic grandeur.
TL;DR: If the tension can be attributed to systematic errors, it could be a sign of new cosmological physics as mentioned in this paper, which could be interpreted as a sign that the tension is not due to systematic error.
Abstract: If the tension can’t be attributed to systematic errors, it could be a sign of new cosmological physics.
TL;DR: Improved device quality is the key to seeing a whole series of superconducting, correlated, and magnetic states in two layers of graphene assembled at a magic angle as mentioned in this paper, which is the case of our device.
Abstract: Improved device quality is the key to seeing a whole series of superconducting, correlated, and magnetic states in two layers of graphene assembled at a magic angle.
TL;DR: The Long Island lab prevailed over a rival proposal from the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Virginia as mentioned in this paper, which was the first proposal from a large-scale particle accelerator project.
Abstract: The Long Island lab prevailed over a rival proposal from the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility in Virginia.
TL;DR: Policymakers face a plethora of predictions on how the disease will proceed and when it might resurge.
Abstract: Policymakers face a plethora of predictions on how the disease will proceed and when it might resurge.
TL;DR: In this article, x rays, electrons, and neutrons were used to disable the molecular machinery of the novel coronavirus in order to identify the root cause of the disease.
Abstract: Scientists are employing x rays, electrons, and neutrons to decipher and disable the molecular machinery of the novel coronavirus.
TL;DR: Relying on students to rate professors is convenient, cheap, and problematic as discussed by the authors, and it is not a good idea to rely on student ratings to rate academic research programs in general.
Abstract: Relying on students to rate professors is convenient, cheap, and problematic.Relying on students to rate professors is convenient, cheap, and problematic.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors describe how gradual falls and sharp rises in temperature for millions of years have profoundly affected living conditions on the planet and, consequently, their own evolution. But, they do not consider the effects of such changes on humans.
Abstract: Gradual falls and sharp rises in temperature for millions of years have profoundly affected living conditions on the planet and, consequently, our own evolution.
TL;DR: The elements’ electronic configurations help explain why the rare earths are key ingredients in dozens of technological products—cell phones, computer hard drives, and lasers among them.
Abstract: The elements’ electronic configurations help explain why the rare earths are key ingredients in dozens of technological products—cell phones, computer hard drives, and lasers among them.
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors say subcritical experiments with plutonium will eliminate the need for nuclear tests, a promise that was first made in 1995 and was later broken by the United States.
Abstract: Scientists say subcritical experiments with plutonium will eliminate the need for nuclear tests, a promise that was first made in 1995.
TL;DR: Despite Newton's general brilliance and his expertise in finance, groupthink led him to plunge into the South Sea Bubble and lose much of his fortune as discussed by the authors, leading to his death.
Abstract: Despite Newton’s general brilliance and his expertise in finance, groupthink led him to plunge into the South Sea Bubble and lose much of his fortune.