Topological phonons: where vibrations are distorted

Topological phonons: where vibrations are distorted

Image source: CC0 Public Domain An international team of researchers has discovered that the quantum particles responsible for material vibrations, which affect the material’s stability and various other properties, can …

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Vibrations of granular materials: Theoretical physicists reveal everyday science mysteries

Vibrations of granular materials: Theoretical physicists reveal everyday science mysteries

Image source: CC0 Public Domain Coffee beans in a jar and piles of rice or sand are examples of particulate matter: materials made up of large numbers of particles on …

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Electron paths can enhance the magnetism of collective atomic vibrations

Electron paths can enhance the magnetism of collective atomic vibrations

A diagram showing the setup and functionality of the Rice Advanced Magnet with Broadband Optics (RAMBO), a unique instrument that allows researchers to use pulsed laser spectroscopy to examine the …

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