IOP Publishing’s (IOPP) Progress In series™ curates, enhances and amplifies essential research. We present here a digestible cross-section of our latest content published in Reports on Progress in Physics and Progress in Energy.
5f electrons and the mystery of δ-plutonium
Scientists uncover the role of magnetic fluctuations in the counterintuitive behaviour of this rare plutonium phase
Studying the role of the quantum environment in attosecond science
Researchers have developed a new way to model dephasing in attosecond experiments
Characterising quantum many-body states
A team of researchers have developed a new method for characterising quantum properties of large systems using graph theory
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DNA as a molecular architect
A new model shows how programmable DNA strands control interactions between diverse colloidal particles
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Flexible electrodes for the future of light detection
By tuning the work function of PEDOT:PSS electrodes, researchers enhance photodetector efficiency and adaptability, advancing the future of optoelectronic systems
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Quantum cryptography in practice
A research team from China have proposed a new, experimentally feasible, method to encrypt messages using the principles of quantum mechanics
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Teaching machines to understand complexity
This research introduces a novel approach to uncovering structural variables in complex systems, reshaping how we model the unpredictable behaviour of the real world
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Using AI to find new particles at the LHC
The Standard Model of particle physics is a very well-tested theory that describes the fundamental particles and their interactions. However, it does have several key limitations. ...
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Making quantum computers more reliable
Using self-testing methods, scientists validate error-correcting codes on photonic and superconducting systems
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Quantum ferromagnets without the usual tricks: a new look at magnetic excitations
New research reveals how quantum effects in double-exchange ferromagnets drive unexpected magnetic behaviour
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Interface engineered ferromagnetism
Researchers enhance a 2D ferromagnetic material by layering with a topological insulator to reveal stronger, tuneable behaviour for next-generation quantum devices
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Probing the fundamental nature of the Higgs Boson
ATLAS researchers have provided compelling evidence for off-shell Higgs boson production with vastly increased confidence
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A recipe for quantum chaos
New research has emerged proposing a way to consistently generate quantum chaos, a key ingredient in controlling quantum systems
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Neural simulation-based inference techniques at the LHC
Researchers from the ATLAS collaboration have introduced a new neural simulation based-inference technique to analyse their datasets
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Further evidence for evolving dark energy?
The term dark energy, first used in 1998, is a proposed form of energy that affects the universe on the largest scales. Its primary effect is to drive the accelerating expansion of...
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