We forge ahead with scientific quests, but even zealous efforts hit a wall trying to make what nature most detests: nothing at all. It seems like such a little thing to do— removing every molecule. We find that though we displace almost all, a few remain behind. It takes attentive planning and robust equipment in a lab to do the chore of pumping vacuum pressure down to just a millitorr. The stalwart researcher persists and loses sleep, but can’t reach perfection—I’m afraid the univers...| IEEE Spectrum
In the early years of physics research, a major discovery could be made with neither funding nor labspace ... conjured out of thin air by curiosity, tenacity, and a love of physics.| Galileo Unbound
The Virial Theorem is a top physics principle. This post highlights its importance as a bridge between classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and quantum physics. It also touches on Rudolph Clausius’s foundational contributions, such as defining entropy and his work on thermodynamics laws.| Galileo Unbound
One hundred years ago, in July of 1924, a brilliant Indian physicist changed the way that scientists count.| Galileo Unbound
Three-year, $3M Trailblazer Engineering Impact Award will support Chen's research applying the rules of quantum mechanics to control how cells behave| The Hub
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An example of quantum interference so simple that important questions about the origin of the interference can be investigated explicitly.| Of Particular Significance
A measurement requires a device with some important properties that I describe. I then focus on a simple intuitive quantum measurement device| Of Particular Significance