Fine-structure constant (α): A dimensionless constant that determines the strength of electromagnetic interactions, critical in the precision determination of atomic energy levels.

The convergence of photonic quantum computing and neutral atom arrays charts a bold and expansive trajectory for the future ...

Hollow atoms are special atoms with multiple missing electrons in their inner shells, while their outer shells are still ...

Scientists at ETH Zurich have developed a powerful method to look deep inside single-atom catalysts—materials where every ...

Neutral helium microscopy and atom optics constitute an innovative imaging paradigm that exploits low-energy, charge-neutral helium atoms to non-destructively investigate surface properties at the ...

By measuring the kinetic energy and momentum of these ejected electrons, scientists learn about the material’s atomic structure.

Quantum sensors have become important tools in low-energy particle physics. Michael Doser explores opportunities to exploit ...

Researchers have just created a new super-heavy isotope of seaborgium, called seaborgium-257. This type of unstable atom does not exist naturally on Earth. Seaborgium-257 lasts for ...

An international research team led by Forschungszentrum Jülich has succeeded in visualizing magnetism inside solids with ...

Quantum sensing specialist Aquark Technologies has completed a second trial of its AQlock atomic clock system, facilitated by the Disruptive Capabilities and Technologies Office (DCTO) of the UK Royal ...

New architectures and manufacturing methods draw investors; 75 startups raise $1.9 billion.