Author Archives: rberkowitz

Squeezable Metal Offers a Greener Approach to Refrigeration

Posted on May 30, 2023 by rberkowitz

A system built around a metal that gains and loses heat when compressed could lead the way to the commercialization of chemical-free refrigeration technology. Continue reading →

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Angle and Friction Matter for Table Tennis Spin

Posted on May 26, 2023 by rberkowitz

The angle of incidence and the friction of the surface are the only factors that impact the spin of a table tennis ball after it collides with a rigid surface. Continue reading →

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Gravity Alters the Shape of an Evaporating Droplet

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rberkowitz

Whether sitting or hanging, the surface of a protein-containing droplet changes as the water escapes, an effect researchers link to the pull of gravity. Read more in APS Physics…

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Watching Molecules Relax in Real Time

Posted on May 24, 2023 by rberkowitz

An ultrafast x-ray imaging technique shows how the symmetry of methane’s structure evolves after rapid removal of an electron, providing insights into its physical and chemical properties. Continue reading →

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Physics graduate students join their peers in unionization efforts

Posted on May 16, 2023 by rberkowitz

Federal and state legislation, along with COVID-19, set the stage for graduate students to push for contracts that guarantee them higher wages, health care, and protection from harassment. Continue reading →

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A Lab Plasma Rotates and Produces Jets

Posted on May 12, 2023 by rberkowitz

A spinning plasma ring mimics the rotating structure surrounding a black hole. Continue reading →

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A Record Density for Laser-Cooled Molecules

Posted on May 10, 2023 by rberkowitz

A novel laser cooling and trapping technique squeezes large numbers of molecules into a confined space while keeping them ultracold. Read more in APS Physics…

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Large Photonic Processor Solves Graph Problems

Posted on May 9, 2023 by rberkowitz

A quantum photonic device can perform some real-world tasks more efficiently than classical computers. Continue reading →

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Light Boosts Magnetism in a Crystal

Posted on May 5, 2023 by rberkowitz

Ultrafast laser pulses drive spin alignment that strengthens a titanate crystal’s magnetism and extends it to higher temperatures. Continue reading →

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Characterizing Clusters inNuclear Collisions

Posted on April 28, 2023 by rberkowitz

High-energy collisions result in the formation of clusters of neutrons and protons inside atomic nuclei and in the emission of energetic ions. Continue reading →

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