Quantum Realm News

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Revolutionary X-ray Imaging: Scientists Capture Single Atom in Stunning Detail

Scientists from the Argonne National Laboratory have developed a tool capable of scanning and identifying individual atoms using X-rays. Existing methods of measuring individual atoms could only resolve their presence but not identify them. By using synchrotron X-rays to excite core level electrons, researchers can determine the type of atom based on the energy level of the excited electron released. This technology has potential applications in detecting heavy metals, materials science, and quantum computing.

via Syfy|

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physics2 years ago•3 min saved

Quantum Realm Embraces Classic Principle of Least Action.

Researchers have proven that the principle of least action, a fundamental law of physics, applies in the quantum realm. The principle of least action dictates that objects will always move along the route that requires the least amount of action. The research team from South China Normal University used a combination of a wave function and a propagator to describe the behavior of quantum particles. They sent individual photons through a maze and compared their behavior to the behavior predicted by the principle of least action and found that reality agreed with theory, proving that quantum particles do in fact follow the principle.

via Yahoo Life|

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physics2 years ago•3 min saved

Quantum Realm Embraces Classic Principle of Least Action.

Researchers have proven that the principle of least action, a fundamental law of physics, applies in the quantum realm. The principle of least action dictates that objects will always move along the route that requires the least amount of action. The research team from South China Normal University used a combination of a wave function and a propagator to describe the behavior of quantum particles. They sent individual photons through a maze and compared their behavior to the behavior predicted by the principle of least action and found that reality agreed with theory, proving that quantum particles do in fact follow the principle.

via Yahoo News|

#physics #principle-of-least-action #propagator

science2 years ago•3 min saved

Physicists Detect Rare Higgs Boson Decay Signals

Physicists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have discovered the first evidence of the extremely rare transformation of the Higgs boson, which could hint at unknown particles. The results fall within the range of what the Standard Model predicts, but the process can be improved to help determine where exotic new forces and building blocks might exist. The Higgs particle became the darling of the physics world in 2012 when evidence of its existence was confirmed, and its observation promised to be a window into hidden parts of the quantum realm.

via ScienceAlert|

#cern #higgs-boson #particle-decay