Particle Physics
Scientists propose a hunt for never-before-seen ‘tauonium’ atoms
Made of heavy relatives of the electron, the exotic atoms could be used to test the theory of quantum electrodynamics.
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Made of heavy relatives of the electron, the exotic atoms could be used to test the theory of quantum electrodynamics.
An experiment studying the neutrino’s “wave packet” sets a limit on the uncertainty of the subatomic particle’s position.
Physicists haven’t yet ruled out the possibility that the universe has a complicated topology in which space loops back around on itself.
Ultrathin goldene sheets could reduce the amount of gold needed for electronics and certain chemical reactions.
The newly discovered type of magnetic material could improve existing tech, including making better and faster hard drives.
Real science underpins much of the action in the show — along with a hefty dose of artistic liberty.
By tweaking the energy of a thorium nucleus with a laser, scientists demonstrated a key step to building clocks based on the physics of atomic nuclei.
As a solar eclipse approaches totality and our eyes adjust to dimming light, our color vision changes. It’s called the Purkinje effect.
No bigger than a grain of rice, the heart of the instrument is the latest entrant in the quest to build ever tinier gravity-measuring devices.
The acoustic qualities of instruments may have influenced variations in musical scales and preferred harmonies.
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