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Simulations of ‘backwards time travel’ can improve scientific experiments

Physicists have shown that simulating models of hypothetical time travel can solve experimental problems that appear impossible to solve using standard physics.

12 October 2023

Cambridge Scientists Unlock Ultra-Strong Light-Matter Coupling, Paving the Way for Revolutionary Material Transformations

When light and matter intersect, a realm of quasiparticles known as polaritons emerges. These polaritons hold the power to reshape a material’s molecular vibrations and electronic properties, aspects that are...

3 October 2023

Welcoming Mete Atatüre as the new Head of Department

Professor Mete Atatüre is taking on the role of Head of Department at the Cavendish Laboratory, succeeding Professor Andy Parker. Commenting on his appointment, Mete Atatüre said: “I am incredibly...

2 October 2023

Prof Sarah Bohndiek and Dr Gemma Bale appointed as Founding Programme Directors at ARIA

Prof Sarah Bohndiek and Dr Gemma Bale have been selected as two of eight founding Programme Directors of the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), a new governmental research and...

11 September 2023

Interview series by Tara Murphy: Dr. Hannah Stern

This blog is part of an interview series by Tara Murphy.   [[{“fid”:”16942″,”view_mode”:”wysiwyg”,”fields”:{“format”:”wysiwyg”,”alignment”:””,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”external_url”:””},”type”:”media”,”field_deltas”:{“1”:{“format”:”wysiwyg”,”alignment”:””,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:”Tara Murphy”,”external_url”:””}},”attributes”:{“alt”:”Tara Murphy”,”title”:”Tara Murphy”,”style”:”float: left;”,”class”:”media-element file-wysiwyg”,”data-delta”:”1″}}]]Tara Murphy I’m Tara, a NanoDTC student here at the...

6 September 2023

Unlocking Chaos: Ultracold Quantum Gas reveals insights into Wave Turbulence

In the intricate realm of wave turbulence, where predictability falters and chaos reigns, a groundbreaking study has emerged. The new research explores the heart of wave turbulence using an ultracold...

17 August 2023

Shining a light on Battery Research: Imaging Technique Unveils Secrets Inside Li-ion Batteries

Scientists at the University of Cambridge, in collaboration with colleagues at the CNRS in Paris and Boston College (USA), reveal the hidden dynamics of Li-ion batteries by pushing optical imaging...

17 August 2023

Switching ‘spin’ on and off (and up and down) in quantum materials at room temperature

Researchers have found a way to control the interaction of light and quantum ‘spin’ in organic semiconductors, that works even at room temperature.

16 August 2023