Fractons, the Weirdest Matter, Could Yield Quantum Clues
Theorists are in a frenzy over these bizarre, but potentially useful, hypothetical particles that can only move in combination with one another. ..
Theorists are in a frenzy over these bizarre, but potentially useful, hypothetical particles that can only move in combination with one another. ..
Calculating angular velocity and the moment of inertia isn’t quite as hard as competing in the Olympic gymnastics tournament—but it’s pretty darn ..
In three towering papers, a team of mathematicians has worked out the details of Liouville quantum field theory, forging a bridge between math and physics. ..
Vibrations from cars and pedestrians create unique signals in cables. Now scientists have used the trick to show how Covid-19 brought life to a halt. ..
Want to safely pass through the radiation field surrounding the town of Westview? You're going to need some lead—and some handy equations. ..
No matter how many videos you’ve seen of people sticking spoons to their faces, that’s just not how magnets work. ..
The full picture of quantum field theory has long eluded physicists. Calling in mathematicians will have profound consequences for both fields. ..
Before we can even begin to talk about these computers' potential applications, we need to understand the fundamental physics behind them. ..
Making the tiny nanoparticles used in everything from electronics to paint isn't easy. But a new experiment creates order out of chaos. ..
OK, so you might need a couple other supplies, but your best option is to do what MacGyver would do: Turn it into a scale. ..