Showing papers in "Physics Today in 2021"
TL;DR: Even in the absence of light, coupling cavities with molecules and materials can modify their chemical reactivity, conductivity, and more as discussed by the authors, even in the presence of light.
Abstract: Even in the absence of light, coupling cavities with molecules and materials can modify their chemical reactivity, conductivity, and more.
19 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the gallium-based alloys for their unique properties are studied and applications and studies utilize gallium based alloys in various applications and applications are discussed. But,
Abstract: Emerging applications and studies utilize gallium-based alloys for their unique properties.
17 citations
TL;DR: By integrating artificial intelligence algorithms and physics-based simulations, researchers are developing new models that are both reliable and interpretable.
Abstract: By integrating artificial intelligence algorithms and physics-based simulations, researchers are developing new models that are both reliable and interpretable.
16 citations
TL;DR: The Casimir effect may validate theories of the cosmological constant and allow for measurements of ultrasmall magnetic fields as discussed by the authors, but it is not yet known how to detect magnetic fields.
Abstract: Caused by simple fluctuations in space, the Casimir effect may validate theories of the cosmological constant and allow for measurements of ultrasmall magnetic fields.
15 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the technique is used for high-resolution lensless imaging, wavefront sensing, and more, and it is shown that the technique can be used for elucidating crystalline structures.
Abstract: First envisioned for elucidating crystalline structures, the technique is now used for high-resolution lensless imaging, wavefront sensing, and more.
12 citations
TL;DR: Spectacular collective phenomena, such as jamming, turbulence, wetting, and waves, emerge when living cells migrate in groups as discussed by the authors, and these collective phenomena are known as swarm behavior.
Abstract: Spectacular collective phenomena, such as jamming, turbulence, wetting, and waves, emerge when living cells migrate in groups.
11 citations
TL;DR: Modern high-performance CT scanners are unparalleled among three-dimensional imaging systems in data acquisition speed and spatial resolution.
Abstract: Modern high-performance CT scanners are unparalleled among three-dimensional imaging systems in data acquisition speed and spatial resolution.
11 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors integrate theory, data, and computing to produce urgently needed, action-oriented climate science, which can now be used in the field of climate science.
Abstract: Interdisciplinary teams that integrate theory, data, and computing can now produce urgently needed, action-oriented climate science.
10 citations
8 citations
TL;DR: Research into dual-process theories of reasoning from cognitive psychology suggests ways to improve classroom instruction in physics as mentioned in this paper, which can be seen as a way of improving classroom instruction for physics.
Abstract: Research into dual-process theories of reasoning from cognitive psychology suggests ways to improve classroom instruction in physics.
8 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigated how wind transfers energy to waves at the ocean surface, and the details of how wind transfer energy to ocean surface remain elusive, although the question is a classical problem.
Abstract: Although the question is a classical problem, the details of how wind transfers energy to waves at the ocean surface remain elusive.
TL;DR: The contradictory implications of statistical mechanics have worried physicists and philosophers for centuries as mentioned in this paper, and our present-day knowledge allows us to exorcise those philosophical demons, which is a good thing.
Abstract: The contradictory implications of statistical mechanics have worried physicists and philosophers for centuries. Does our present-day knowledge allow us to exorcize those philosophical demons?
TL;DR: Integrated quantum-control protocols could bridge the gap between abstract algorithms and the physical manipulation of imperfect hardware.
Abstract: Integrated quantum-control protocols could bridge the gap between abstract algorithms and the physical manipulation of imperfect hardware.
TL;DR: The first millennium did not die in the Middle Ages but were radically improved with an international science of weather forecasting as mentioned in this paper, which was called meteorological science of the early 20th century.
Abstract: Meteorological practices that developed in the first millennium did not die in the Middle Ages but were radically improved with an international science of weather forecasting.
TL;DR: Although a liquid's viscosity depends strongly on temperature and pressure, its minimum value is fixed by fundamental physical constants as mentioned in this paper, i.e., it is not a function of temperature or pressure.
Abstract: Although a liquid’s viscosity depends strongly on temperature and pressure, its minimum value is fixed by fundamental physical constants.
TL;DR: One-photon and two-Photon interferences have recently led researchers to develop new classes of quantum cryptographic protocols.
Abstract: One-photon and two-photon interferences have recently led researchers to develop new classes of quantum cryptographic protocols.
TL;DR: As a photoexcited molecule breaks apart, the authors can see not just where the fragments are but also whether they are departing from the beaten path.
Abstract: As a photoexcited molecule breaks apart, we can see not just where the fragments are but also whether they are departing from the beaten path.
TL;DR: The Dirac equation gains some additional degrees of freedom in materials with excitations described by the Dirac equations as discussed by the authors, which is the case of classical chaos in some materials with Dirac excitations.
Abstract: Classical chaos gains some additional degrees of freedom in materials with excitations described by the Dirac equation.
TL;DR: The past four years saw interference in the scientific process, inaction on climate change, and a weakened federal science workforce as mentioned in this paper, and Artificial Intelligence and quantum information science benefited from this interference.
Abstract: The past four years saw interference in the scientific process, inaction on climate change, and a weakened federal science workforce. Artificial intelligence and quantum information science benefited.
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TL;DR: Liquid droplets act as microreactors and can they also serve as a control mechanism for cellular biochemistry?
Abstract: Liquid droplets act as microreactors. Can they also serve as a control mechanism for cellular biochemistry?
TL;DR: In this article, the behavior of extremely dim galaxies provides stringent constraints on the nature of dark matter, which depends on precise stellar-motion measurements and can be found in our previous work.
Abstract: The behavior of extremely dim galaxies provides stringent constraints on the nature of dark matter. Establishing those constraints depends on precise stellar-motion measurements.
TL;DR: The limits of nuclear stability provide deep insights into the fundamental force responsible for the presence of matter, and the limits of the nuclear stability can be found in the work of.
Abstract: The limits of nuclear stability provide deep insights into the fundamental force responsible for the presence of matter.
TL;DR: The popular after-school show of the 1980s was the product of a then revolutionary idea: asking children what they wanted in a television science series as mentioned in this paper, which was the first attempt at asking what children really wanted.
Abstract: The beloved after-school show of the 1980s was the product of a then revolutionary idea: asking children what they wanted in a television science series.
TL;DR: The Department of Energy has lowered its 2030 targets for the price of energy from photovoltaics and concentrated solar power as discussed by the authors. But the low-hanging fruits have been picked.
Abstract: The Department of Energy has lowered its 2030 targets for the price of energy from photovoltaics and concentrated solar power. But the low-hanging fruits have been picked.
TL;DR: Although the US has sufficient raw materials, the domestic supply chain to alloy and manufacture rare-earth permanent magnets is almost nonexistent as discussed by the authors, which makes it difficult to produce permanent magnets in the US.
Abstract: Although the US has sufficient raw materials, the domestic supply chain to alloy and manufacture rare-earth permanent magnets is almost nonexistent.
TL;DR: Although targeted actuation of neurons via magnetic fields through magnetic fields may benefit neuroscience research and medicine, some approaches have sparked controversy.
Abstract: Although targeted actuation of neurons via magnetic fields may benefit neuroscience research and medicine, some approaches have sparked controversy
TL;DR: Physicists working at private-sector companies must learn quickly and adapt as needs evolve as discussed by the authors, and they must be adaptable and adaptable to the needs of the community.
Abstract: Physicists working at private-sector companies must learn quickly and adapt as needs evolve.
TL;DR: A career in technology transfer requires skills in multitasking, communicating, and negotiating; one reward is seeing scientific advances benefit society as mentioned in this paper, which is the goal of this article. But it is not an easy task.
Abstract: A career in technology transfer requires skills in multitasking, communicating, and negotiating; one reward is seeing scientific advances benefit society.