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Informing Potential Remedies for Quasiparticle Poisoning
Measurements of the temperature distribution of quasiparticles in superconducting circuits reveal behavior that could inform strategies for mitigating quasiparticle-induced errors in superconducting qubits. Read More »
Lanthanum Less Abundant Than Previously Thought
Measurements related to the production of lanthanum in stars where elements are thought to form via the “i process” indicate that less of the element is produced than models predict. Read More »
Measuring the First Moments of Crystallization
A new liquid-jet technology enabled researchers to test the theory for liquid freezing more stringently than was possible in previous experiments, but uncertainties remain. Read More »
How Water Flows inside a Sea Sponge
A deep-sea sponge’s intricate skeleton converts the horizontal flow of ocean currents into a vertical flow through the sponge’s body—a mechanism that helps with the sponge’s filter feeding. Read More »
Quantifying Uncertainties in Quantum Simulations
A method for analyzing uncertainties in so-called analog quantum simulations could help scientists make precise predictions using these models. Read More »
Fine Control of Ultracold Polar Molecules
The ability to store molecules in reconfigurable optical traps could allow researchers to harness the rich physics of molecules in quantum applications. Read More »
Cooper Pairs Pair Up in a Kagome Metal
In its superconducting state, an exotic metal harbors charge carriers that appear to have 4 and 6 times the charge of a single electron, suggesting the formation of Cooper-pair “molecules.” Read More »
A Chiral Crystal’s Orbital Texture
X-ray experiments reveal that a semimetal exhibits “orbital texture”—an exotic electronic structure resulting in spin-dependent electron transport. Read More »
Avoiding Instabilities in Hydrogen-Spiked Flames
Experiments show the effects on combustion of adding hydrogen to natural gas—a fuel mixture that could reduce carbon emissions from power plants. Read More »
