Author(s): Gang Xu, Matteo Conforti, Alexandre Kudlinski, Arnaud Mussot, and Stefano Trillo<br/>We investigate the temporal photonic analogue of the dam-break phenomenon for shallow water by exploiting a fiber optics setup. We clearly observe the decay of the steplike input (photonic dam) into a pair of oppositely propagating rarefaction wave and dispersive shock wave. Our results show evidenc…<br/>[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 254101] Published Tue Jun 20, 2017
Dispersive Dam-Break Flow of a Photon Fluid
Author(s): Gang Xu, Matteo Conforti, Alexandre Kudlinski, Arnaud Mussot, and Stefano TrilloHigh-intensity photon beams exhibit behavior reminiscent of water flowing after a dam collapses.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 254101] Published Tue Jun 20, 2017
Evolution of the Reactor Antineutrino Flux and Spectrum at Daya Bay
Author(s): F. P. An et al. (Daya Bay Collaboration)
The Daya Bay Collaboration reports that sterile neutrinos probably aren’t behind a puzzling deficit in detected antineutrinos at nuclear reactors.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 251801] Published Mon Jun 19, 2017
Evolution of the Reactor Antineutrino Flux and Spectrum at Daya Bay
Author(s): F. P. An et al. (Daya Bay Collaboration)
The Daya Bay Collaboration reports that sterile neutrinos probably aren’t behind a puzzling deficit in detected antineutrinos at nuclear reactors.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 251801] Published Mon Jun 19, 2017
Dimensional, Geometrical, and Physical Constraints in Skull Growth
Author(s): Johannes Weickenmeier, Cedric Fischer, Dennis Carter, Ellen Kuhl, and Alain GorielyA model predicts skull growth patterns based on mechanical effects, rather than biology, and could help surgeons treating patients with head growth problems.[…
Nonlinear Surface Lattice Resonance in Plasmonic Nanoparticle Arrays
Author(s): Lior Michaeli, Shay Keren-Zur, Ori Avayu, Haim Suchowski, and Tal EllenbogenA 30-fold increase in second harmonic emission is reported from an array of split-ring resonators. The enhancement is attributed to two sources: the Rayleigh-Wood an…
Ultrafast Magnetization of a Dense Molecular Gas with an Optical Centrifuge
Author(s): A. A. Milner, A. Korobenko, and V. Milner
The electronic spin of paramagnetic molecules is controlled by manipulating their rotation, polarizing them. This technique should be applicable to many other paramagnetic molecules.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 243201] Published Fri Jun 16, 2017
Scaling of the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect as an Indicator of Axion Electrodynamics
Author(s): S. Grauer, K. M. Fijalkowski, S. Schreyeck, M. Winnerlein, K. Brunner, R. Thomale, C. Gould, and L. W. Molenkamp
Evidence of axionic insulating behavior is shown in thin topological insulator films via analysis of conductivity flow diagrams. As film thickness increases, the flow changes from a two-dimensional integer quantum Hall regime to one consistent with an axion insulator.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 246801] Published Fri Jun 16, 2017
Infrared Topological Plasmons in Graphene
Author(s): Dafei Jin, Thomas Christensen, Marin Soljačić, Nicholas X. Fang, Ling Lu, and Xiang Zhang
Periodically patterned graphene is predicted to host a new class of high-frequency, unidirectional, topological, edge magnetoplasmons.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 245301] Published Fri Jun 16, 2017
Scaling of the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect as an Indicator of Axion Electrodynamics
Author(s): S. Grauer, K. M. Fijalkowski, S. Schreyeck, M. Winnerlein, K. Brunner, R. Thomale, C. Gould, and L. W. Molenkamp
Evidence of axionic insulating behavior is shown in thin topological insulator films via analysis of conductivity flow diagrams. As film thickness increases, the flow changes from a two-dimensional integer quantum Hall regime to one consistent with an axion insulator.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 246801] Published Fri Jun 16, 2017
Nonlinear Surface Lattice Resonance in Plasmonic Nanoparticle Arrays
Author(s): Lior Michaeli, Shay Keren-Zur, Ori Avayu, Haim Suchowski, and Tal EllenbogenA 30-fold increase in second harmonic emission is reported from an array of split-ring resonators. The enhancement is attributed to two sources: the Rayleigh-Wood an…
Ultrafast Magnetization of a Dense Molecular Gas with an Optical Centrifuge
Author(s): A. A. Milner, A. Korobenko, and V. Milner
The electronic spin of paramagnetic molecules is controlled by manipulating their rotation, polarizing them. This technique should be applicable to many other paramagnetic molecules.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 243201] Published Fri Jun 16, 2017
Infrared Topological Plasmons in Graphene
Author(s): Dafei Jin, Thomas Christensen, Marin Soljačić, Nicholas X. Fang, Ling Lu, and Xiang Zhang
Periodically patterned graphene is predicted to host a new class of high-frequency, unidirectional, topological, edge magnetoplasmons.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 245301] Published Fri Jun 16, 2017
Dimensional, Geometrical, and Physical Constraints in Skull Growth
Author(s): Johannes Weickenmeier, Cedric Fischer, Dennis Carter, Ellen Kuhl, and Alain GorielyA model predicts skull growth patterns based on mechanical effects, rather than biology, and could help surgeons treating patients with head growth problems.[…
Observation of Topological Bloch-State Defects and Their Merging Transition
Author(s): Matthias Tarnowski, Marlon Nuske, Nick Fläschner, Benno Rem, Dominik Vogel, Lukas Freystatzky, Klaus Sengstock, Ludwig Mathey, and Christof Weitenberg
A new method is proposed and demonstrated for detecting topological phenomena in cold atoms confined in optical lattices.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 240403] Published Thu Jun 15, 2017
Observation of Topological Bloch-State Defects and Their Merging Transition
Author(s): Matthias Tarnowski, Marlon Nuske, Nick Fläschner, Benno Rem, Dominik Vogel, Lukas Freystatzky, Klaus Sengstock, Ludwig Mathey, and Christof Weitenberg
A new method is proposed and demonstrated for detecting topological phenomena in cold atoms confined in optical lattices.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 240403] Published Thu Jun 15, 2017
Solving the Quantum Many-Body Problem via Correlations Measured with a Momentum Microscope
Author(s): S. S. Hodgman, R. I. Khakimov, R. J. Lewis-Swan, A. G. Truscott, and K. V. Kheruntsyan
A microscope that images the momenta of atoms in a Bose-Einstein condensate could solve quantum many-body problems
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 240402] Published Wed Jun 14, 2017
Solving the Quantum Many-Body Problem via Correlations Measured with a Momentum Microscope
Author(s): S. S. Hodgman, R. I. Khakimov, R. J. Lewis-Swan, A. G. Truscott, and K. V. Kheruntsyan
A microscope that images the momenta of atoms in a Bose-Einstein condensate could solve quantum many-body problems
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 240402] Published Wed Jun 14, 2017
Real-Time Observation of Internal Motion within Ultrafast Dissipative Optical Soliton Molecules
Author(s): Katarzyna Krupa, K. Nithyanandan, Ugo Andral, Patrice Tchofo-Dinda, and Philippe GreluPairs of solitons traveling in an optical fiber behave like a vibrating molecule.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 243901] Published Tue Jun 13, 2017
Real-Time Observation of Internal Motion within Ultrafast Dissipative Optical Soliton Molecules
Author(s): Katarzyna Krupa, K. Nithyanandan, Ugo Andral, Patrice Tchofo-Dinda, and Philippe GreluPairs of solitons traveling in an optical fiber behave like a vibrating molecule.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 243901] Published Tue Jun 13, 2017
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Signature of the Spin-Nematic Phase in LiCuVO_{4} at High Magnetic Fields
Author(s): A. Orlova, E. L. Green, J. M. Law, D. I. Gorbunov, G. Chanda, S. Krämer, M. Horvatić, R. K. Kremer, J. Wosnitza, and G. L. J. A. Rikken
Nuclear magnetic resonance measurements strengthen the case that spins in a copper oxide exhibit nematic order similar to that found in liquid crystals.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 247201] Published Mon Jun 12, 2017
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Signature of the Spin-Nematic Phase in LiCuVO_{4} at High Magnetic Fields
Author(s): A. Orlova, E. L. Green, J. M. Law, D. I. Gorbunov, G. Chanda, S. Krämer, M. Horvatić, R. K. Kremer, J. Wosnitza, and G. L. J. A. Rikken
Nuclear magnetic resonance measurements strengthen the case that spins in a copper oxide exhibit nematic order similar to that found in liquid crystals.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 247201] Published Mon Jun 12, 2017
Recoil-Sensitive Lithium Interferometer without a Subrecoil Sample
Author(s): Kayleigh Cassella, Eric Copenhaver, Brian Estey, Yanying Feng, Chen Lai, and Holger Müller
A new atom interferometer works at less extreme temperatures than previous designs, opening up a new route to precision measurements of fundamental constants.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 233201] Published Fri Jun 09, 2017
Giant Paramagnetism-Induced Valley Polarization of Electrons in Charge-Tunable Monolayer MoSe_{2}
Author(s): Patrick Back, Meinrad Sidler, Ovidiu Cotlet, Ajit Srivastava, Naotomo Takemura, Martin Kroner, and Atac Imamoğlu
Optical spectroscopy experiments demonstrate that even moderate magnetic fields lead to near-complete valley polarization of electrons in a monolayer dichalcogenide.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 237404] Published Fri Jun 09, 2017
Recoil-Sensitive Lithium Interferometer without a Subrecoil Sample
Author(s): Kayleigh Cassella, Eric Copenhaver, Brian Estey, Yanying Feng, Chen Lai, and Holger Müller
A new atom interferometer works at less extreme temperatures and with lighter atoms than previous designs, opening up a new route to precision measurements of fundamental constants.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 233201] Published Fri Jun 09, 2017
Giant Paramagnetism-Induced Valley Polarization of Electrons in Charge-Tunable Monolayer MoSe_{2}
Author(s): Patrick Back, Meinrad Sidler, Ovidiu Cotlet, Ajit Srivastava, Naotomo Takemura, Martin Kroner, and Atac Imamoğlu
Optical spectroscopy experiments demonstrate that even moderate magnetic fields lead to near-complete valley polarization of electrons in a monolayer dichalcogenide.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 237404] Published Fri Jun 09, 2017
Topological Insulators in Amorphous Systems
Author(s): Adhip Agarwala and Vijay B. ShenoyTopological insulators, so far only identified in materials with an ordered crystal structure, could potentially be found in amorphous materials.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 236402] Published Thu Jun 08, 2017
Topological Insulators in Amorphous Systems
Author(s): Adhip Agarwala and Vijay B. ShenoyTopological insulators, so far only identified in materials with an ordered crystal structure, could potentially be found in amorphous materials.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 236402] Published Thu Jun 08, 2017
Constraints on Oscillation Parameters from ν_{e} Appearance and ν_{μ} Disappearance in NOvA
Author(s): P. Adamson et al. (NOvA Collaboration)Using a muon neutrino source at Fermilab, the NOvA collaboration has measured muon neutrino disappearance and electron neutrino appearance, strengthening constraints on the neutrino CP-violating phase in…
Constraints on Oscillation Parameters from ν_{e} Appearance and ν_{μ} Disappearance in NOvA
Author(s): P. Adamson et al. (NOvA Collaboration)Using a muon neutrino source at Fermilab, the NOvA collaboration has measured muon neutrino disappearance and electron neutrino appearance, strengthening constraints on the neutrino CP-violating phase in…
Hydrodynamic Electron Flow and Hall Viscosity
Author(s): Thomas Scaffidi, Nabhanila Nandi, Burkhard Schmidt, Andrew P. Mackenzie, and Joel E. MooreA method is proposed for measuring the classical Hall viscosity of an electron gas under a magnetic field, via signatures of hydrodynamic transport.[Ph…
Gas Marbles: Much Stronger than Liquid Marbles
Author(s): Yousra Timounay, Olivier Pitois, and Florence RouyerA spherical shell made of plastic microspheres can store pressurized gas in a tiny volume and might be used to stabilize foams or to deliver specialized gases.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 228001]…
Hydrodynamic Electron Flow and Hall Viscosity
Author(s): Thomas Scaffidi, Nabhanila Nandi, Burkhard Schmidt, Andrew P. Mackenzie, and Joel E. MooreA method is proposed for measuring the classical Hall viscosity of an electron gas under a magnetic field, via signatures of hydrodynamic transport.[Ph…
Gas Marbles: Much Stronger than Liquid Marbles
Author(s): Yousra Timounay, Olivier Pitois, and Florence RouyerA spherical shell made of plastic microspheres can store pressurized gas in a tiny volume and might be used to stabilize foams or to deliver specialized gases.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 228001]…
Universality of the Turbulent Velocity Profile
Author(s): Paolo LuchiniScaling analysis of wall-bounded fluid flow shows that the logarithmic velocity profile for turbulent conditions is universal across different pipe and channel geometries. Any observed differences are due to pressure gradient ef…
Wigner Entropy Production Rate
Author(s): Jader P. Santos, Gabriel T. Landi, and Mauro PaternostroA proposed theoretical framework for irreversible entropy production is applied to quantum systems in contact with non-equilibrium reservoirs; previous frameworks have been restricted t…
GW170104: Observation of a 50-Solar-Mass Binary Black Hole Coalescence at Redshift 0.2
Author(s): B. P. Abbott et al. (LIGO Scientific and Virgo Collaboration)
The LIGO collaboration reports its third detection of gravitational waves coming from the merger of two black holes.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 221101] Published Thu Jun 01, 2017
GW170104: Observation of a 50-Solar-Mass Binary Black Hole Coalescence at Redshift 0.2
Author(s): B. P. Abbott et al. (LIGO Scientific and Virgo Collaboration)
The LIGO collaboration reports its third detection of gravitational waves coming from the merger of two black holes.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 221101] Published Thu Jun 01, 2017
Universality of the Turbulent Velocity Profile
Author(s): Paolo LuchiniScaling analysis of wall-bounded fluid flow shows that the logarithmic velocity profile for turbulent conditions is universal across different pipe and channel geometries. Any observed differences are due to pressure gradient ef…
Wigner Entropy Production Rate
Author(s): Jader P. Santos, Gabriel T. Landi, and Mauro PaternostroA proposed theoretical framework for irreversible entropy production is applied to quantum systems in contact with non-equilibrium reservoirs; previous frameworks have been restricted t…
Quantum Nonlinear Optics with a Germanium-Vacancy Color Center in a Nanoscale Diamond Waveguide
Author(s): M. K. Bhaskar, D. D. Sukachev, A. Sipahigil, R. E. Evans, M. J. Burek, C. T. Nguyen, L. J. Rogers, P. Siyushev, M. H. Metsch, H. Park, F. Jelezko, M. Lončar, and M. D. Lukin
A diamond color center with a germanium defect has superior optical coherence properties over other color centers, with implications for application.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 223603] Published Wed May 31, 2017
Statistics of Fractionalized Excitations through Threshold Spectroscopy
Author(s): Siddhardh C. Morampudi, Ari M. Turner, Frank Pollmann, and Frank WilczekWell-established spectroscopic techniques such as neutron scattering could be used to identify anyons in two-dimensional materials.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 227201] Publish…
Quantum Nonlinear Optics with a Germanium-Vacancy Color Center in a Nanoscale Diamond Waveguide
Author(s): M. K. Bhaskar, D. D. Sukachev, A. Sipahigil, R. E. Evans, M. J. Burek, C. T. Nguyen, L. J. Rogers, P. Siyushev, M. H. Metsch, H. Park, F. Jelezko, M. Lončar, and M. D. Lukin
A diamond color center with a germanium defect has superior optical coherence properties over other color centers, with implications for application.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 223603] Published Wed May 31, 2017
Quantum Nonlinear Optics with a Germanium-Vacancy Color Center in a Nanoscale Diamond Waveguide
Author(s): M. K. Bhaskar, D. D. Sukachev, A. Sipahigil, R. E. Evans, M. J. Burek, C. T. Nguyen, L. J. Rogers, P. Siyushev, M. H. Metsch, H. Park, F. Jelezko, M. Lončar, and M. D. Lukin
A diamond color center with a germanium defect has superior optical coherence properties over other color centers, with implications for application.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 223603] Published Wed May 31, 2017
New Approaches to Coding Information using Inverse Scattering Transform
Author(s): L. L. Frumin, A. A. Gelash, and S. K. Turitsyn
A new soliton-based technique is proposed for mitigating nonlinear signal distortions in optical fiber links.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 223901] Published Wed May 31, 2017
Dark Matter Search in a Proton Beam Dump with MiniBooNE
Author(s): A. A. Aguilar-Arevalo et al. (MiniBooNE-DM Collaboration)
MinoBooNE’s neutrino detector searches for relatively light dark matter particles generated by Fermilab’s proton beam striking a steel target. The experiment yields a new limit on dark matter couplings for masses between 0.08 and 0.3 GeV.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 221803] Published Wed May 31, 2017
Statistics of Fractionalized Excitations through Threshold Spectroscopy
Author(s): Siddhardh C. Morampudi, Ari M. Turner, Frank Pollmann, and Frank WilczekWell-established spectroscopic techniques such as neutron scattering could be used to identify anyons in two-dimensional materials.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 227201] Publish…
New Approaches to Coding Information using Inverse Scattering Transform
Author(s): L. L. Frumin, A. A. Gelash, and S. K. Turitsyn
A new soliton-based technique is proposed for mitigating nonlinear signal distortions in optical fiber links.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 223901] Published Wed May 31, 2017
Dark Matter Search in a Proton Beam Dump with MiniBooNE
Author(s): A. A. Aguilar-Arevalo et al. (MiniBooNE-DM Collaboration)
MinoBooNE’s neutrino detector searches for relatively light dark matter particles generated by Fermilab’s proton beam striking a steel target. The experiment yields a new limit on dark matter couplings for masses between 0.08 and 0.3 GeV.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 221803] Published Wed May 31, 2017
Self-Similar Nanocavity Design with Ultrasmall Mode Volume for Single-Photon Nonlinearities
Author(s): Hyeongrak Choi, Mikkel Heuck, and Dirk EnglundA carefully shaped air gap in a silicon block would concentrate laser light enough to produce photons that interact with one another, even using a weak laser beam, according to theory.[Phys. Rev….
Relaxation Decoupling in Metallic Glasses at Low Temperatures
Author(s): P. Luo, P. Wen, H. Y. Bai, B. Ruta, and W. H. Wang
Measurements of several metallic glasses under strain reveal that the materials relieve stress through a two-step process that has previously been seen only in “softer” glasses.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 225901] Published Tue May 30, 2017
Relaxation Decoupling in Metallic Glasses at Low Temperatures
Author(s): P. Luo, P. Wen, H. Y. Bai, B. Ruta, and W. H. Wang
Measurements of several metallic glasses under strain reveal that the materials relieve stress through a two-step process that has previously been seen only in “softer” glasses.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 225901] Published Tue May 30, 2017
Dark Vibronic Polaritons and the Spectroscopy of Organic Microcavities
Author(s): Felipe Herrera and Frank C. SpanoA new class of collective excitation is predicted to explain the puzzling difference in magnitude between emission lines and absorption in organic microcavities.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 223601] Published Tue Ma…
Self-Similar Nanocavity Design with Ultrasmall Mode Volume for Single-Photon Nonlinearities
Author(s): Hyeongrak Choi, Mikkel Heuck, and Dirk EnglundA carefully shaped air gap in a silicon block would concentrate laser light enough to produce photons that interact with one another, even using a weak laser beam, according to theory.[Phys. Rev….
Dark Vibronic Polaritons and the Spectroscopy of Organic Microcavities
Author(s): Felipe Herrera and Frank C. SpanoA new class of collective excitation is predicted to explain the puzzling difference in magnitude between emission lines and absorption in organic microcavities.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 223601] Published Tue Ma…
Cavity Carving of Atomic Bell States
Author(s): Stephan Welte, Bastian Hacker, Severin Daiss, Stephan Ritter, and Gerhard RempeTwo atoms in a cavity are entangled by carving off unwanted parts of the wave functions that describe them.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 210503] Published Fri May 26, 2017
Solving Systems of Linear Equations with a Superconducting Quantum Processor
Author(s): Yarui Zheng, Chao Song, Ming-Cheng Chen, Benxiang Xia, Wuxin Liu, Qiujiang Guo, Libo Zhang, Da Xu, Hui Deng, Keqiang Huang, Yulin Wu, Zhiguang Yan, Dongning Zheng, Li Lu, Jian-Wei Pan, H. Wang, Chao-Yang Lu, and Xiaobo ZhuA quantum algorithm…
Subfemtosecond Control of Molecular Fragmentation by Hard X-Ray Photons
Author(s): O. Travnikova, N. Sisourat, T. Marchenko, G. Goldsztejn, R. Guillemin, L. Journel, D. Céolin, I. Ismail, A. F. Lago, R. Püttner, M. N. Piancastelli, and M. Simon
The dissociation dynamics of a HCl molecule are manipulated by carefully detuning the excitation energy of an incoming x-ray photon.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 213001] Published Fri May 26, 2017
Cavity Carving of Atomic Bell States
Author(s): Stephan Welte, Bastian Hacker, Severin Daiss, Stephan Ritter, and Gerhard RempeTwo atoms in a cavity are entangled by carving off unwanted parts of the wave functions that describe them.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 210503] Published Fri May 26, 2017
Solving Systems of Linear Equations with a Superconducting Quantum Processor
Author(s): Yarui Zheng, Chao Song, Ming-Cheng Chen, Benxiang Xia, Wuxin Liu, Qiujiang Guo, Libo Zhang, Da Xu, Hui Deng, Keqiang Huang, Yulin Wu, Zhiguang Yan, Dongning Zheng, Li Lu, Jian-Wei Pan, H. Wang, Chao-Yang Lu, and Xiaobo ZhuA quantum algorithm…
Subfemtosecond Control of Molecular Fragmentation by Hard X-Ray Photons
Author(s): O. Travnikova, N. Sisourat, T. Marchenko, G. Goldsztejn, R. Guillemin, L. Journel, D. Céolin, I. Ismail, A. F. Lago, R. Püttner, M. N. Piancastelli, and M. Simon
The dissociation dynamics of a HCl molecule are manipulated by carefully detuning the excitation energy of an incoming x-ray photon.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 213001] Published Fri May 26, 2017
Testing General Relativity with Stellar Orbits around the Supermassive Black Hole in Our Galactic Center
Author(s): A. Hees, T. Do, A. M. Ghez, G. D. Martinez, S. Naoz, E. E. Becklin, A. Boehle, S. Chappell, D. Chu, A. Dehghanfar, K. Kosmo, J. R. Lu, K. Matthews, M. R. Morris, S. Sakai, R. Schödel, and G. Witzel
Observations of the orbits of two stars at the center of the Milky Way constrain gravitational models involving a hypothetical fifth force.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 211101] Published Thu May 25, 2017
Testing General Relativity with Stellar Orbits around the Supermassive Black Hole in Our Galactic Center
Author(s): A. Hees, T. Do, A. M. Ghez, G. D. Martinez, S. Naoz, E. E. Becklin, A. Boehle, S. Chappell, D. Chu, A. Dehghanfar, K. Kosmo, J. R. Lu, K. Matthews, M. R. Morris, S. Sakai, R. Schödel, and G. Witzel
Observations of the orbits of two stars at the center of the Milky Way constrain gravitational models involving a hypothetical fifth force.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 211101] Published Thu May 25, 2017
Multimode and Long-Lived Quantum Correlations Between Photons and Spins in a Crystal
Author(s): Cyril Laplane, Pierre Jobez, Jean Etesse, Nicolas Gisin, and Mikael AfzeliusCrystals with rare-earth ions could lead to quantum repeaters that enable secure quantum communications over long distances.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 210501] Published …
Solid-State Source of Nonclassical Photon Pairs with Embedded Multimode Quantum Memory
Author(s): Kutlu Kutluer, Margherita Mazzera, and Hugues de RiedmattenCrystals with rare-earth ions could lead to quantum repeaters that enable secure quantum communications over long distances.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 210502] Published Wed May 24, 2017
Multimode and Long-Lived Quantum Correlations Between Photons and Spins in a Crystal
Author(s): Cyril Laplane, Pierre Jobez, Jean Etesse, Nicolas Gisin, and Mikael AfzeliusCrystals with rare-earth ions could lead to quantum repeaters that enable secure quantum communications over long distances.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 210501] Published …
Solid-State Source of Nonclassical Photon Pairs with Embedded Multimode Quantum Memory
Author(s): Kutlu Kutluer, Margherita Mazzera, and Hugues de RiedmattenCrystals with rare-earth ions could lead to quantum repeaters that enable secure quantum communications over long distances.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 210502] Published Wed May 24, 2017
Origin of Granular Capillarity Revealed by Particle-Based Simulations
Author(s): Fengxian Fan, Eric J. R. Parteli, and Thorsten Pöschel
Numerical simulations show that a previously observed capillary-like action in vibrating grain systems is due to convective motion of the grains.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 218001] Published Tue May 23, 2017
Origin of Granular Capillarity Revealed by Particle-Based Simulations
Author(s): Fengxian Fan, Eric J. R. Parteli, and Thorsten Pöschel
Numerical simulations show that a previously observed capillary-like action in vibrating grain systems is due to convective motion of the grains.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 218001] Published Tue May 23, 2017
Quantum Loop Topography for Machine Learning
Author(s): Yi Zhang and Eun-Ah KimA new machine-learning algorithm based on a neural network can tell a topological phase of matter from a conventional one.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 216401] Published Mon May 22, 2017
Quantum Loop Topography for Machine Learning
Author(s): Yi Zhang and Eun-Ah KimA new machine-learning algorithm based on a neural network can tell a topological phase of matter from a conventional one.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 216401] Published Mon May 22, 2017
Lateral p−n Junction in an Inverted InAs/GaSb Double Quantum Well
Author(s): Matija Karalic, Christopher Mittag, Thomas Tschirky, Werner Wegscheider, Klaus Ensslin, and Thomas IhnThe properties of a p-n junction in a semiconductor structure in the quantum spin Hall insulating regime are probed experimentally. This de…
Transmodal Fabry-Pérot Resonance: Theory and Realization with Elastic Metamaterials
Author(s): Joshua Minwoo Kweun, Hyung Jin Lee, Joo Hwan Oh, Hong Min Seung, and Yoon Young KimNew filter allows shear waves to be produced efficiently, which could lead to higher resolution ultrasound images.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 205901] Published Fri…
Dynamical Defects in Rotating Magnetic Skyrmion Lattices
Author(s): S. Pöllath, J. Wild, L. Heinen, T. N. G. Meier, M. Kronseder, L. Tutsch, A. Bauer, H. Berger, C. Pfleiderer, J. Zweck, A. Rosch, and C. H. Back
Skyrmions in lattices can be considered as point-like particles according to new experiments and theory that track the motion of lattice defects and domain boundaries.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 207205] Published Fri May 19, 2017
Lateral p−n Junction in an Inverted InAs/GaSb Double Quantum Well
Author(s): Matija Karalic, Christopher Mittag, Thomas Tschirky, Werner Wegscheider, Klaus Ensslin, and Thomas IhnThe properties of a p-n junction in a semiconductor structure in the quantum spin Hall insulating regime are probed experimentally. This de…
Accretion Dynamics on Wet Granular Materials
Author(s): Guillaume Saingier, Alban Sauret, and Pierre Jop
The probability that a jet of dry grains will stick to a wet granular pile depends on the amount of liquid available at the pile’s surface.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 208001] Published Fri May 19, 2017
Dynamical Defects in Rotating Magnetic Skyrmion Lattices
Author(s): S. Pöllath, J. Wild, L. Heinen, T. N. G. Meier, M. Kronseder, L. Tutsch, A. Bauer, H. Berger, C. Pfleiderer, J. Zweck, A. Rosch, and C. H. Back
Skyrmions in lattices can be considered as point-like particles according to new experiments and theory that track the motion of lattice defects and domain boundaries.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 207205] Published Fri May 19, 2017
Accretion Dynamics on Wet Granular Materials
Author(s): Guillaume Saingier, Alban Sauret, and Pierre Jop
The probability that a jet of dry grains will stick to a wet granular pile depends on the amount of liquid available at the pile’s surface.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 208001] Published Fri May 19, 2017
Transmodal Fabry-Pérot Resonance: Theory and Realization with Elastic Metamaterials
Author(s): Joshua Minwoo Kweun, Hyung Jin Lee, Joo Hwan Oh, Hong Min Seung, and Yoon Young KimNew filter allows shear waves to be produced efficiently, which could lead to higher resolution ultrasound images.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 205901] Published Fri…
Zeno Hall Effect
Author(s): Zongping Gong, Sho Higashikawa, and Masahito UedaThe quantum Zeno effect is predicted to give rise to Hall-effect-like behavior for wavepackets in an ultracold condensate.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 200401] Published Thu May 18, 2017
Zeno Hall Effect
Author(s): Zongping Gong, Sho Higashikawa, and Masahito UedaThe quantum Zeno effect is predicted to give rise to Hall-effect-like behavior for wavepackets in an ultracold condensate.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 200401] Published Thu May 18, 2017
Elastic Vector Solitons in Soft Architected Materials
Author(s): B. Deng, J. R. Raney, V. Tournat, and K. Bertoldi
Experiments, simulations, and theory demonstrate that elastic vector solitons can propagate in a soft structured material consisting of a network of squares connected by thin and deformable ligaments.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 204102] Published Wed May 17, 2017
Possible Precise Measurement of Delbrück Scattering Using Polarized Photon Beams
Author(s): James K. Koga and Takehito HayakawaPolarized gamma rays could be used to measure how gamma-ray photons scatter off the virtual particles that make up the quantum vacuum.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 204801] Published Wed May 17, 2017
Elastic Vector Solitons in Soft Architected Materials
Author(s): B. Deng, J. R. Raney, V. Tournat, and K. Bertoldi
Experiments, simulations, and theory demonstrate that elastic vector solitons can propagate in a soft structured material consisting of a network of squares connected by thin and deformable ligaments.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 204102] Published Wed May 17, 2017
Possible Precise Measurement of Delbrück Scattering Using Polarized Photon Beams
Author(s): James K. Koga and Takehito HayakawaPolarized gamma rays could be used to measure how gamma-ray photons scatter off the virtual particles that make up the quantum vacuum.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 204801] Published Wed May 17, 2017
Power Spectrum of Long Eigenlevel Sequences in Quantum Chaotic Systems
Author(s): Roman Riser, Vladimir Al. Osipov, and Eugene KanzieperA parameter-free, non-perturbative prediction of the power spectrum of energy level fluctuations is expected to apply universally for quantum chaotic systems.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 204101…
Multiple-Star System Adaptive Vortex Coronagraphy Using a Liquid Crystal Light Valve
Author(s): Artur Aleksanyan, Nina Kravets, and Etienne BrasseletA proposed telescope update could enable incoming light from multiple stars to be simultaneously blocked, making it easier to image exoplanets orbiting two or more stars.[Phys. Rev. Lett. …
Multiple-Star System Adaptive Vortex Coronagraphy Using a Liquid Crystal Light Valve
Author(s): Artur Aleksanyan, Nina Kravets, and Etienne BrasseletA proposed telescope update could enable incoming light from multiple stars to be simultaneously blocked, making it easier to image exoplanets orbiting two or more stars.[Phys. Rev. Lett. …
Power Spectrum of Long Eigenlevel Sequences in Quantum Chaotic Systems
Author(s): Roman Riser, Vladimir Al. Osipov, and Eugene KanzieperA parameter-free, non-perturbative prediction of the power spectrum of energy level fluctuations is expected to apply universally for quantum chaotic systems.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 204101…
Power Spectrum of Long Eigenlevel Sequences in Quantum Chaotic Systems
Author(s): Roman Riser, Vladimir Al. Osipov, and Eugene KanzieperA parameter-free, non-perturbative prediction of the power spectrum of energy level fluctuations is expected to apply universally for quantum chaotic systems.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 204101…
Electron and Ion Dynamics of the Solar Wind Interaction with a Weakly Outgassing Comet
Author(s): Jan Deca, Andrey Divin, Pierre Henri, Anders Eriksson, Stefano Markidis, Vyacheslav Olshevsky, and Mihály Horányi
Detailed 3D simulations of a comet’s environment reveal the rich dynamics of ions and electrons observed by the Rosetta spacecraft around comet 67P.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 205101] Published Mon May 15, 2017
Electron and Ion Dynamics of the Solar Wind Interaction with a Weakly Outgassing Comet
Author(s): Jan Deca, Andrey Divin, Pierre Henri, Anders Eriksson, Stefano Markidis, Vyacheslav Olshevsky, and Mihály Horányi
Detailed 3D simulations of a comet’s environment reveal the rich dynamics of ions and electrons observed by the Rosetta spacecraft around comet 67P.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 205101] Published Mon May 15, 2017
Nuclear Physics Around the Unitarity Limit
Author(s): Sebastian König, Harald W. Grießhammer, H.-W. Hammer, and U. van Kolck
Many features of three- and four-nucleon nuclei are well explained by a perturbative expansion around the unitarity limit. It is conjectured that this approach could work for heavier nuclei as well.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 202501] Published Mon May 15, 2017
Nuclear Physics Around the Unitarity Limit
Author(s): Sebastian König, Harald W. Grießhammer, H.-W. Hammer, and U. van Kolck
Many features of three- and four-nucleon nuclei are well explained by a perturbative expansion around the unitarity limit. It is conjectured that this approach could work for heavier nuclei as well.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 202501] Published Mon May 15, 2017
Velocity Distribution of a Homogeneously Driven Two-Dimensional Granular Gas
Author(s): Christian Scholz and Thorsten Pöschel
Measurements of a two-dimensional “gas” made up of particles that spin when shaken bolsters a gas-like theory for granular materials.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 198003] Published Fri May 12, 2017
Oxysulfide LiAlSO: A Lithium Superionic Conductor from First Principles
Author(s): Xuelong Wang, Ruijuan Xiao, Hong Li, and Liquan ChenA candidate for a potentially superior lithium battery material is identified by crystal structure calculations.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 195901] Published Fri May 12, 2017
Velocity Distribution of a Homogeneously Driven Two-Dimensional Granular Gas
Author(s): Christian Scholz and Thorsten Pöschel
Measurements of a two-dimensional “gas” made up of particles that spin when shaken bolsters a gas-like theory for granular materials.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 198003] Published Fri May 12, 2017
Oxysulfide LiAlSO: A Lithium Superionic Conductor from First Principles
Author(s): Xuelong Wang, Ruijuan Xiao, Hong Li, and Liquan ChenA candidate for a potentially superior lithium battery material is identified by crystal structure calculations.[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 195901] Published Fri May 12, 2017
Measurement of the B_{s}^{0} →μ^{+} μ^{−} Branching Fraction and Effective Lifetime and Search for B^{0} →μ^{+} μ^{−} Decays
Author(s): R. Aaij et al. (LHCb Collaboration)
The LHCb Collaboration reports the first observation of the Bs0→μ+μ− decay from a single experiment. The result is the the most precise measurement of its branching fraction to date.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 191801] Published Thu May 11, 2017
Liquid Droplets Act as “Compass Needles” for the Stresses in a Deformable Membrane
Author(s): Rafael D. Schulman, René Ledesma-Alonso, Thomas Salez, Elie Raphaël, and Kari Dalnoki-Veress
A liquid drop’s shape can be used to detect tension anisotropies in an underlying elastic membrane.
[Phys. Rev. Lett. 118, 198002] Published Thu May 11, 2017