A new benchmark for quantum electrodynamics in atoms: Precision measurement of boron-like tin ion's g factor
Highly charged heavy ions form a very suitable experimental field for investigating quantum electrodynamics (QED), the ...
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NASA powers down two Voyager science instruments to extend mission life
The spacecraft's low-energy charged particle instrument will operate through the remainder of 2025 but will be shut off next year. Voyager 2 will continue to operate its magnetic field and plasma ...
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Hidden dance of subatomic particles revealed using new quantum computer
The standard model of particle physics represents the most comprehensive theory about fundamental or subatomic particles and forces in the universe. The model describes how matter and antimatter ...
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NASA squeezes more life from 47-year-old Voyager probes
Mission engineers plan to continue overseeing Voyager 1’s own low-energy charged particle instrument, as well as its magnetometer and plasma wave subsystem. Voyager 2’s magnetic field and ...
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New type of quan­tum com­puter stud­ies the dance of ele­men­tary par­ti­cles
The study of elementary particles and forces is of central importance to our understanding of the universe. Now a team of ...
As spring equinox nears, look for the northern lights: We explain why
As the spring equinox approaches, northern lights hunters will scour the skies for breathtaking displays of color.
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Physicists capture elusive plasma instability in unprecedented detail
Plasma is a super-hot mixture of charged particles, such as ions and electrons, which can conduct electricity and are influenced by magnetic fields ... to demonstrate particle beams energetic ...