Physics articles from across Nature Portfolio

Two decades after the exfoliation of graphene, the focus is shifting to ‘reassembling’ graphite to uncover new insights into interacting electrons.

A superconducting state can be induced in a twisted carbon-based material, but it can’t be described with conventional theory. A technique using high-frequency circuits could reveal the mechanism behind this fascinating state.

Mode coupling and purity degradation have long challenged vortex photonics. A topological disclination lattice waveguide with dual topological protections now offers a solution, enabling robust vortex transmission and precise mode filtering.

The thermodynamics and kinetics of a nonequilibrium classical system fundamentally constrain the precision of an observable according to the thermodynamic and kinetic uncertainty relations. This study introduces a fundamental trade-off between the precision of response for various observables and the dynamical activity in far-from-equilibrium systems, with significant implications for stochastic thermodynamics and biochemical processes.

Superconducting qubits are measured using microwaves, posing constraints on its size and thermal budgets. The electro-optic transceiver presented here can be used to perform optical readout without affecting qubit performance.

Tailored ultrafast pulses tune exciton transient polarization in monolayer WSe₂, enabling precise control over third-order nonlinear resonant dynamics driven by exciton–exciton interactions.

Microwaves are usually used to interact with superconducting qubits, but optical photons can be processed at room temperature. The electro-optical transceiver presented here allows all-optical readout of a qubit without affecting its performance.

There is a long-standing trade-off between high piezoelectricity and good temperature stability for piezoceramics. Here, authors combine phase boundary engineering and process engineering to relieve this relationship in (Pb, Zr) TiO3 piezoceramics.

Researchers create precise 3D patterns with water.

Two decades after the exfoliation of graphene, the focus is shifting to ‘reassembling’ graphite to uncover new insights into interacting electrons.

Process turns out eggs with delectable texture and high nutritional value.

A superconducting state can be induced in a twisted carbon-based material, but it can’t be described with conventional theory. A technique using high-frequency circuits could reveal the mechanism behind this fascinating state.

Champion experimentalist of quantum optics and squeezed-light pioneer has sadly passed away.

Mode coupling and purity degradation have long challenged vortex photonics. A topological disclination lattice waveguide with dual topological protections now offers a solution, enabling robust vortex transmission and precise mode filtering.