Pauli Blocking

Once again, we enter the weird world of quantum mechanics.  This time, scientists have been able to prove the quantum effect known as Pauli blocking wherein a cloud of gas can be made invisible if cooled low enough.  Movements or non-movement of atoms occur and light is not able to be produced by photons.  To get the low down on this effect, read the entire article.  Get ready to exercise your mind!

M=e/c²

We all know Einstein's famous equation, E = mc².  And we know that humans have unleashed energy, power, explosions, whatever you like, by the application of this formula.  Look at the amount of energy that is released when bombs explode.  

Now scientists have been able to reverse that formula in the LHC (Large Hadron Collider), and have seen evidence of mass creating energy in the form of W boson particles due to the interaction of two photons.  Of course, the amount of energy needed to create any kind of mass is mind-boggling and only possible due to the Creator's manipulation of his creation.  Still, that humans were able, on an infintesimal scale, to produce energy is applaudable.  Check out the full article from scitechdaily.com here. 

Fermions, Bosons and Anyons - Oh My!

Fermions and bosons are the building blocks of life, particles so small it takes special equipment to even detect them.  However, scientists have now discovered another particle that sits alongside these two particles.  They are known as "anyons".  How do they interact with these other life building blocks?  This article provides interesting insight into this newly discovered particle.

One Photon, Two-Way Transmission

Scientists have been able to use one photon to send information in two directions due to the superpositon capabilities of quantum particles wherein they can be in two places at once. (Read on) 

Quasi-Particle Polaritons and Negative Mass

Physicists have created particles that tend toward negative mass.  A quote from the article linked here stated, "They do this by manipulating captured photons and combine them with a kind of quasi-particle called an exciton to make something half-light/half-matter that some scientists affectionately refer to as 'magic dust'." (Read on) 

Quantum Droplets

A team of physicists in Barcelona has created liquid droplets 100 million times thinner than water that hold themselves together using strange quantum laws. (Read on)

Excitonium - Escaped Electrons and the Holes Left Behind

Scientists have proved the existence of a new type of matter called Excitonium.  This matter could act as a superfluid, a superconductor or as an insulating electronic crystal. Theroized in the '60's, it's existence now discovered has far reaching possibilities.  (Read on) 

Finding the Elusive Tetraquark Particle

From matter to molecules to atoms to electrons and atomic nuclei to protons and gluons and quarks, the subatomic world is filled with fascinating structures.  Physicists are now on a quest to find the tetraquark which they theorize exists.  This article give a great in-depth discussion of all levels of the subatomic world. (Read)

Quantum Dots and Medicine

Quantum dots are now being used in studies with antibiotics and have been found to work 1,000 times better in combating infection.  Since light is needed to activate quantum dots, scientists are continuing to study ways to use quantum dots for deeper infections in the body. 

Entanglement Swapping

In the quest to use quantum entanglement to send messages that are encrypted and light that is manipulated, scientists have discovered a way to use entanglement swapping to transmit the orbital angular momentum of photons farther distances.  

Plaquette Singlet

Scientists have now observed another quantum theory in action in the lab. Electrons' spins entangled into groups of four instead of pairs.  This is known as a 'plaquette singlet'.  Superconductor, many-body problems and Cooper pairing all play into this discovery. 

Quantum Hashtags and Strange Particles

A hashtag-shaped quantum chip has been developed that may help prove the existence of the Majorana particle which exist as both matter and antimatter at the same time.  

Coherent Elastic Scattering

Neutrinos.  Those pesky little particles that travel through space, the earth and you without even giving a care.  Physicists have long studied these little guys and just recently have observed one smacking into an atom's core. These kind of studies shed light on numerous physics questions. Click to read more.  

Superlattices and Nanocrystals

A serendipitous discovery has revealed that superlattices can be formed from nanocrystals in seconds rather than days.  This discovery will have impacts on various fields such as solar cells, optoelectronics, magnetic storage and catalysts that speed up chemical reactions. 

Quantum Entanglement Almost Proved Beyond A Doubt

Several loophole-free Bell test performed by physicists have almost proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that quantum entanglement is indisputable.  

Xi cc++ Newly Discovered by the LHC

The Large Hadron Collider has once again discovered another basic particle that makes up the universe.  It's a new kind of Baryon named Xi cc++.  

Qudits and Colored Photons Increase Computing Capabilities

The next step up from qubits are qudits.  And by using colored photons in higher dimensional states like red, yellow, blue and green, computing power can be dramatically increased.  

49-Qubit Quantum Chip Possible by the End of 2017

Google is working to make a 49-qubit quantum chip ready for use for computing by the end of the year. If successful, it would be the first, most complex chip designed for computing and it would increase computing possibilities for complex problems many-fold. 

Entanglement Distillation

Scientists are working with qubits in ways that boggle the mind. By entangling them in certain ways, they can produce qubits that are more useable and that have the potential for amazing future applications. 

Quantum Fingerprints, Qubits and Qudits

Scientists are now learning how to use "quantum fingerprints" to verify and study entangled quantum states.  This is vital since there is now so much speculation on the future uses of quantum properties in computing and other endeavors.