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Computing and Simulation

Kate McAlpineMay 23, 2022

Emulating impossible “unipolar” laser pulses paves the way for processing quantum information

Quantum materials emit light as though it were only a positive pulse, rather than a positive-negative oscillation.

Gabe CherryOctober 11, 2021

Resurrecting quasicrystals: Findings could make an exotic material commercially viable

Self-healing phenomenon could reduce defects that rendered quasicrystals impractical.

Sara NormanAugust 16, 2021

Strong magnetic fields change how friction works in plasma

Rather than just slowing down a charged particle moving through a plasma, friction can also push from the side in a strong magnetic field.

Gabe CherryJune 22, 2021

‘Doomsday Glacier’ may be more stable than initially feared

Study sheds light on the future of the massive Thwaites Glacier.

Kate McAlpineMarch 24, 2020

Designing lightweight glass for efficient cars and wind turbines

Lighter, stiffer glass fibers could make composite materials thinner without sacrificing strength.

Kate McAlpineJanuary 24, 2019

Toward protein nanomachines: just add charge

Added electrical charges can harness a protein’s shape and chemical properties to build interesting structures.

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