Recent Articles
Viewpoint: Lining Up for Wakefield Acceleration
A proposed design for plasma accelerators would use line-focused laser pulses to overcome the problem of particles outrunning the acceleration region. Read More »
Synopsis: Better Electron Bunches for X-Ray Lasers
Researchers show that they can better shape an electron bunch by using a hollow laser beam, something that could allow them to generate brighter x rays for x-ray free-electron lasers. Read More »
Viewpoint: Finding Spin Hedgehogs in Chiral Crystals
The observation of radial spin texture in chiral tellurium crystals could lead to greater control over electron transport. Read More »
Big Labs Replace Data Taking with New Priorities
Large research facilities have curtailed data collection and shut their doors—but their scientists are busier than ever, and some have joined the fight against COVID-19. Read More »
Focus: Some Granular Columns Weigh Too Much
Particles packed inside a cylinder can experience a downward force from the walls, resulting in an apparent weight increase. Read More »
Q&A: Monitoring Volcanic Eruptions Using Lightning
Volcanologist Alexa Van Eaton explains the origins of electrical activity in volcanic ash plumes and why it sometimes leads to detectable lightning. Read More »
Synopsis: A Recipe for Finding Fractons
A new theory proposes an experimental approach to spotting fractons. Read More »
Viewpoint: Deadlocked Order and Disorder in the Strongest Metals
The peak strength of a metal occurs when the boundaries between its grains and the grains themselves have the same strength. Read More »
