Tag Archives: APS Physics

Express Delivery of Proton Therapy

A new scheme could increase the efficiency of a high-dose cancer radiation therapy and mitigate patient discomfort by reducing particle loss in proton beams. Continue reading

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A Broader Stance Can Stop a Sandy Slide

Experiments show that an optimal distance between points of contact helps insects and other multilegged creatures avoid slipping down a steep granular slope. Continue reading

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Sensor Judges Taste of Raw Maple Syrup

Climate change is altering late-season maple syrup, but a portable plasmonic sensor could help avoid waste by detecting molecules in a tree’s sap that lead to an off-tasting batch. Continue reading

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Pinpointing Problems in Transmission Power Grids

Researchers have developed an optimization algorithm to help identify the location of an electric current surge in a power grid, without knowledge of the grid’s broad structure. Continue reading

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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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