All articles tagged with #liquid crystals
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created visible, room-temperature space-time crystals using common liquid crystals, which pulse rhythmically without external energy, potentially revolutionizing secure data storage, anti-counterfeiting, and optical communication technologies.
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created the first visible, macroscopic time crystal using liquid crystals and light, demonstrating continuous, repeating patterns over time that could have applications in anti-counterfeit technology and deepen understanding of complex matter.
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a visible time crystal using liquid crystals in a glass cell, which can be observed under a microscope or even by the naked eye under certain conditions. This development provides tangible proof of time crystals, which are structures that repeat motions over time and break traditional symmetry rules in physics. The new design exploits molecular kinks that behave like particles, and the researchers see potential practical applications such as anti-counterfeit measures and tiny data storage. This achievement marks a significant step in making quantum phenomena more accessible and understandable.
Scientists at UC Boulder have created the first visible time crystal, a new phase of matter that repeats its pattern over time, which could have future applications in data storage and anti-counterfeiting technologies.
Scientists have created the first visible time crystals using light and liquid crystals, opening potential applications in anti-counterfeiting, data storage, and telecommunications. These crystals, which break symmetry in time and are visible under microscopes, could lead to innovative security features for currency and advanced technological uses.
Physicists have created the first visible time crystal using liquid crystals, which could lead to new technological innovations such as anti-counterfeiting, optical devices, and quantum exploration. The time crystal exhibits a repeating pattern in time, breaking time symmetry, and was observed as neon-hued stripes under a microscope. This breakthrough opens new avenues for research and practical applications in various fields.
Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created the first visible time crystal using liquid crystals, which exhibit perpetual motion under specific conditions, opening potential applications in security and data storage.
Physicists at the University of Colorado Boulder have created a visible time crystal using liquid crystals, which exhibit perpetual motion and could have applications in anti-counterfeiting and data storage. This breakthrough makes time crystals observable with microscopes or even the naked eye, opening new technological possibilities.
Researchers from Ritsumeikan University and collaborators have developed a novel antiaromatic π-stacking system using NiII-coordinated norcorroles with aliphatic side chains, leading to the formation of highly conductive liquid crystals. This breakthrough could significantly advance the design of organic semiconductors and electronic devices.
Biophysicists at Leiden University have discovered that sheets of epithelial tissue, which make up skin and internal organs, exhibit two distinct symmetries that coexist at different scales, similar to liquid crystals. By using mathematical tools and experimental data, the researchers were able to demonstrate the presence of both sixfold and twofold rotational symmetries in the tissue. This finding could allow for the application of fluid dynamical simulations to predict the movement and deformation of living tissues, potentially aiding in understanding processes such as wound healing and cancer metastasis.
Biophysicists have discovered that living tissues exhibit both sixfold and twofold symmetries simultaneously, resolving a long-standing contradiction between experimental and theoretical observations. By studying thin layers of epithelial tissue, researchers were able to distinguish the nested symmetries using a mathematical object called a shape tensor. The findings have implications for understanding the behavior of tissues and could help shed light on processes such as cancer metastasis and embryogenesis. The study highlights the importance of structure in determining the forces and functions of tissues, offering new insights into the complex world of biology.
Researchers have developed a method for processing cholesteric liquid crystals (CLCs) into micrometer-sized spherical particles, which can be combined with pigments to create a unique anti-counterfeiting QR code that can only be displayed under a specific circular polarizer. The development of these spherical CLC particles opens up possibilities for low-cost structural color functions and applications beyond anti-counterfeiting.
Researchers have created a state in a crystalline material that exhibits characteristics of both liquid and crystalline states. By bombarding a layered crystal with ultrashort laser flashes, the crystal's distortion changes orientation, resulting in a highly disordered state similar to liquid crystals. This hexatic state is volatile and lasts only for fractions of a nanosecond. The study was made possible by the use of an ultrafast electron microscope, providing insights into the complex dynamics of these layered crystals and their potential applications in quantum materials.