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Author Archives: rberkowitz
Plasma Voids Drive Tokamak Turbulence
A model that includes propagating voids predicts the extent of plasma
turbulence in a tokamak. Continue reading
How Organic Molecules Survive in Space
The harsh interstellar environment ought to destroy these carbon-rich molecules; experiments reveal their secret weapon. Continue reading
Internal Feedback Shapes Coral Reefs
A 1D model based on mineral accumulation and polyp mortality shows traveling pulses that drive atoll-like patterns. Continue reading
TSMC Bets On Unorthodox Optical Tech
MicroLED-based inteconnects could fuel energy-efficient AI data centers. Read more in IEEE Spectrum… Continue reading
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Tagged Computer Science, Data Science, Electronics, IEEE Spectrum, Optics
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Sonar tool poised to map sea floor in fine detail
Researchers see promise in “synthetic aperture” devices that mimic giant acoustic cameras. Continue reading
Posted in Science Magazine
Tagged Acoustics, Ecology, Electrical engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, Science Magazine, Sensors
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Lithium Cosmic Rays Are Not Primordial
A precision measurement of cosmic rays at the International Space Station finds that lithium-7 is produced by the fragmentation of heavier nuclei. Continue reading
Ghana Reaps the Fruits of Science Investment
Emmanuel Proven Adzri shares how refurbishing the Ghana Radio Astronomy Observatory has driven economic growth in his country. Continue reading
Start-Ups Bring Optics Right to the GPU
New optical interconnects could provide the bandwidths needed for AI data centers. Continue reading
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Tagged Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical engineering, IEEE Spectrum, Optics, Photonics, Semiconductors
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Through the Double-Slit Experiment
While seeking a visual metaphor to depict the wave-like behavior of matter, Julian Voss-Andreae forged a unique path merging quantum physics, art, and business. Continue reading
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Tagged APS Physics, Arts & Culture, Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Physics
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Quantum Computer Simulates a 2D Electromagnetic Vacuum
A processor made of five-level, trapped-ion “ququints” captures the intricate particle–antiparticle interactions of quantum electrodynamics theory. Continue reading
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Tagged APS Physics, Particle Physics, Quantum chromodynamics, Quantum computing, Quantum Physics
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