Physics and Astronomy News Archive: May 2018

Image: Scientists discover new magnetic element

Scientists discover new magnetic element

Source: UMN   Posted: 5/30/18

A new experimental discovery demonstrates that the chemical element ruthenium (Ru) is the fourth single element to have unique magnetic properties at room temperature.
Image: New radiation source could be less harmful alternative to x-rays

New radiation source could be less harmful alternative to x-rays

Source: Strath   Posted: 5/7/18

A new source of intense terahertz (THz) radiation, which could offer a less harmful alternative to x-rays and has strong potential for use in industry, is being developed.
Image: Mercury May Have a Thinner Crust Than We Thought

Mercury May Have a Thinner Crust Than We Thought

Source: UArizona   Posted: 5/4/18

Scientists used careful mathematical calculations to determine the density of Mercury’s crust, which is thinner than anyone thought.
Image: Molecules Brilliantly Illuminated

Molecules Brilliantly Illuminated

Source: LMUM   Posted: 5/3/18

A new high-power laser system generates ultrashort pulses of light covering a large share of the mid-infrared spectrum.
Image: EPR paradox observed in many-particle system for the first time

EPR paradox observed in many-particle system for the first time

Source: UNIBAS   Posted: 5/2/18

Physicists have observed the quantum mechanical Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox in a system of several hundred interacting atoms for the first time.
Image: Einstein’s “spooky action” goes massive!

Einstein’s “spooky action” goes massive!

Source: AALTO   Posted: 5/2/18

The elusive quantum mechanical phenomenon called entanglement has now been made a reality in objects almost macroscopic in size.