Category Archives: APS Physics

Squeezable Metal Offers a Greener Approach to Refrigeration

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

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

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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A Lab Plasma Rotates and Produces Jets

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

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

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

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

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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The Mechanics of Curly Hair

By examining the mechanical and geometric properties of curly hair, Michelle Gaines creates a classification system that could help consumers find optimal hair-care products. Continue reading

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Palladium Oxides Might Be Superb Superconductors

Calculations motivated by the successful prediction of the nickelate phase diagram suggest that palladates might hit the sweet spot for high-temperature superconductivity. Continue reading

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