Seeing strain at the nanometer level with new TEM technique
New technique uses a modified aperture and clever diffraction pattern analysis to measure deformations below the nanometer level with an electron microscope.
Machine learning approach for analyzing complex data from atomic force microscopes
Model-free and machine learning based technique generates and compares libraries of “force fingerprints” to probe specific questions with high volumes of atomic force microscopy data.
Neutral gas in complex plasmas causes friction and affects the dynamics of dust particle systems
Particle simulations of a dust-infused plasma show how friction affects the motion of dust particles in the plasma and highlight regimes that are most affected by dissipation.
Creating a microsphere ‘molecule’ in a magneto-gravitational trap
A quadrupole magnet arrangement with an inherent asymmetry traps two charged silica microspheres, creating a model of a diatomic molecule.
Indium nitride quantum dots could shine the light for next-generation fiber optics
Researchers demonstrate the first wavelength-tunable photoluminescence from N-polar InN quantum dots from 1.00 µm to longer than 1.55 µm.
A new framework presents quasi-locality bounds for quantum lattice systems
A new paper provides a comprehensive mathematical framework for quasi-locality in quantum lattice systems.
The physics of falling water droplets with different Weber numbers
Researchers used high-speed cameras to study how falling droplets deform liquid surfaces and developed new numerical model describing the process.
New design for on-chip integrated photonic circuits proposed
New types of on-chip integrated photonic circuits using heterostructures involving hexagonal boron nitride could have large impact in communications technology.
Studying drugs and diseases with “body-on-a-chip” models
Authors summarize mathematical modeling strategies used to design and analyze multi-organ microphysiological systems.
New technique minimizes observers for determining sources of outbreaks
Researchers have developed a new computational method for minimizing the number of observers necessary for determining the source of diffusion processes in cyber-physical systems.
Nonlinear dynamics used to examine ternary model of laser phase mode locking
Nonlinear dynamics shows hysteresis in first-order transitions in both Gaussian and uniform disorder.
Global precipitation varies with sea-surface temperature at different timescales
Researchers gain insights on global climate phenomena by studying the effects of sea-surface temperature on precipitation patterns at varying timescales.
New fully automated shock tube quickly produces identical shock waves
A diaphragmless, automated shock tube could advance the study of high-temperature, gas-phase chemical reaction kinetics.
Lasers advance 2D quantum material manufacturing
A review of recent developments in laser-based methods for synthesis and processing of 2D quantum materials.
