While atomic clocks are already the most precise timekeeping devices in the universe, physicists are working hard to improve their accuracy even further. One way… Read More »Generation of highly entangled spin-squeezed states in multilevel atoms using superradiant emission
In a new study published in Science today, JILA and NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) Fellow Jun Ye and his research team have… Read More »Tiny atoms tweak time in high-density atomic clock lattice
A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic radiation out of its magnetic poles. These beams of radiation are… Read More »What’s a pulsar?
Within atomic and laser physics communities, scientist John “Jan” Hall has become a key figure in the history of laser frequency stabilization and precision measurement… Read More »Scientists tame tiny tyrant of precision measurement with “elegant, simple” solution
The University of Basel has achieved a significant milestone in quantum technology by constructing a quantum memory element utilizing atoms confined within a minute glass… Read More »Mass-producible quantum memory paves the way for secure communication and quantum computing
The theory of relativity, proposed by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century, revolutionized our understanding of the fundamental concepts of space and time. The… Read More »How does the theory of relativity explain the relationship between space and time?
Special relativity, introduced by Albert Einstein in 1905, revolutionized our understanding of space, time, and the relationship between matter and energy. This groundbreaking theory laid… Read More »Special relativity
Spacetime is a captivating and fundamental concept in physics, combining the three dimensions of space with the fourth dimension of time into a unified framework.… Read More »What is spacetime?
Researchers at the University of Warsaw’s Faculty of Physics have ingeniously superimposed two light beams, inducing anti-clockwise twists within the dark regions of their resulting… Read More »Researchers use light to observe quantum backflow
The classic children’s game of telephone operates on a simple premise: one person starts by whispering a message to the next player, who then passes… Read More »Quantum repeaters: The key to unlocking the power of quantum networks
An international research consortium has marked a significant stride towards a new era of atomic clocks. Operating at the European XFEL X-ray laser, these scientists… Read More »New experiment paves way for atomic clocks a thousand times more precise