By using redundant measurements and multiphoton states, a new approach to encoding and reading quantum bits drastically reduces errors that typically lead to a loss of information.

The electronic behavior of indium arsenide nanowires is barely affected by the presence of superconducting aluminum electrodes, an insight that could be useful for designing robust quantum-based technologies.

Experiments reveal the path traced by light-induced electric currents in a monolayer semiconductor by using nitrogen-vacancy centers in diamond to sense magnetic fields from those currents.

The right combination of quantum and classical computations allows for accurate quantum chemistry simulations using surprisingly few qubits.

A new analysis shows that the edges of a Penrose tiling cannot be colored such that every vertex connects to precisely one colored edge, an insight with implications for the study of topological order.

A neutral network shows the ability to infer complex quantum behavior of a superconducting qubit without any prior knowledge about the rules of quantum physics.

An investigation of the low-temperature magnetism of TmMgGaO${}_4$, a recently synthesized “triangular-lattice Ising antiferromagnet,” reveals an unconventional magnetic architecture that might arise in other similar rare-earth magnets.

Few-mode models boil down complex quantum dynamics to a few parameters. New work expands such models to a full-fledged theory, allowing researchers to predict behavior in more extreme regimes.

The boundary of a discrete spacetime is itself a discrete structure now dubbed a conformal quasicrystal, a fundamental new insight into ideas from holography that attempt to reconcile the conflict between general relativity and quantum physics.

A new experimental approach reveals, for the first time, the formation of microstructural defects in gold when shock compressed to high pressure, a critical insight to understanding shocked states of materials.

A long-sought three-photon version of spontaneous parametric down-conversion, a common technique for entangled photon generation, lays the groundwork for expanded investigations into novel types of quantum entanglements and quantum computing resources.

Experiments reveal that two ferromagnetic states coexist in (V,Bi,Sb)${}_2$Te${}_3$, a prototypical quantum anomalous Hall effect system, which could provide insight into this material’s unusual magnetic behavior.

Drawing inspiration from kirigami, the art of paper folding and cutting, experiments show how to make lightweight, foldable structures that can support thousands of times their own weight.

An atom interferometer reaches a high enough sensitivity to measure the ground-state diamagnetism of single atoms.

Younger aortas can expand 5 times more than older ones as fluid pumps through them, a finding that could help to design more successful aortic prostheses.

Traction between a living cell and its underlying surface controls the cell’s shape and motion, revealing one of the dominant factors underlying cell migration.

An analysis of a quantum model of a spin glass shows how to efficiently find its low-energy configurations, which can be applied to the development of efficient quantum computing algorithms.

The temperature of an ultracold gas of rubidium atoms is measured precisely using internal quantum states of a single cesium atom.

Two novel differential equations for heat conduction in crystals generalize Fourier’s law and explain why heat propagation can become fluidlike, rather than diffusive, in electronic or phononic devices.

Quantum simulators can help researchers extract the key parameters of a quantum field theory from experiments.

With the help of novel mathematical tools, the arrival of individual photons at a detector can reveal dynamics of single molecules.

A new proposed family of quantum error correcting codes and a scalable and efficient flag-based decoding scheme are suitable for implementation in superconducting qubit architectures and offer competitive performance to other error-correction schemes.

A technique for analyzing fluid flows can recover small-scale motions and patterns in a turbulent fluid that were not present in the data.

Calculations of the electronic structure of NdNiO${}_2$, recently found to be superconducting, reveal important similarities and differences to cuprates, which may shed light on the origin of cuprate high-temperature superconductivity.

A mathematical analysis reveals a new class of quantum systems that, because of specific symmetries, fail to reach thermal equilibrium, thus broadening the family of nonthermalizing behaviors.

Experiments reveal so-called drumhead surface states in a well-studied family of nodal semimetals, unraveling the complex interplay between different types of surface states in a complex class of materials.

A new technique produces high-speed videos with terahertz (far infrared) radiation, which could be useful for nondestructive testing.

Ultrasonic vibrations can control the elasticity and yield stress of colloidal gels, providing a way to tune the properties of these materials in real time.

Traditional physics labs can have a negative impact on student learning, whereas nontraditional inquiry-based labs improve performance and engagement while maintaining exam scores.

The appearance of collective modes, known as parametric instabilities, shortly after shaking an ensemble of ultracold bosons signals their importance for the stability of periodically driven bosonic systems.

Atomic force microscopy reveals the mechanics and morphology of biological nanotubes found in living cells, establishing a new platform for studying fundamental cellular processes.

Living systems operate near a critical point in their parameter space, which can allow researchers to predict spatial patterns that arise in a population of dynamic individuals.

A new analysis reveals symmetry properties of monopoles in Dirac spin liquids, resolving a long-standing problem in the stability of this exotic state.

A new quantum state of matter in an FeSe superconductor arises from the interplay between electron correlation and spin-orbit coupling, cementing this material family as a solid platform for exploring connections between these two fundamental interactions.

The discovery of a vestigial nematic electronic phase in CeAuSb${}_2$ without superconductivity reveals the complex interplay between this phase and stripe magnetic order and how this interplay relates to high-temperature superconductivity.

Experiments reveal muon-polaron complexes in Cr${}_2$O${}_3$. Similar entities may exist in many magnetic insulators and semiconductors, where they can be used as proxies to understand the impact of hydrogen impurities.

A new approach to developing real-space renormalization group methods paves the way for using machine learning to derive large-scale behavior of physical systems from microscopic models.

An experimental implementation of fully homomorphic encryption is the first to be unencumbered by limitations that prevented previous approaches from being used in a wide variety of cryptographic applications.

Exotic nonequilibrium behavior arises near the multicritical points of an open, driven quantum system.

Combining photons with electronic excitations creates a new kind of quasiparticle that can be manipulated with electric or magnetic fields.

Tests of over 20 techniques for approximating many-body electron systems reveal which approaches are best suited to accurate modeling of these systems.

Experiments show that a particular quantum many-body system thermalizes surprisingly slowly, and a hydrodynamic model of the system reveals a crucial underlying link between the transport of both mass and heat.

The existence of prethermal phases of matter in long-range interacting systems is remarkably robust, opening the door to the experimental realization of a novel, disorder-free, prethermal discrete time crystal in 1D.

Newly discovered stochastic switching in networks exhibits anomalous scaling and extreme sensitivity to noise.

A new qubit readout scheme preserves quantum state probabilities while maximizing fidelity with a fast readout time, thus providing a robust measurement method for a new generation of superconducting quantum processors.

An experiment that can distinguish between an even or odd number of photons in a microwave pulse could lead to a versatile tool for identifying errors in quantum communication channels.

A new mathematical framework provides a theoretical toolkit for exploring quantum many-body system that fail to thermalize.

A topological insulator state emerges in thin films of a 3D Dirac semimetal, offering a new high-mobility platform for probing and manipulating topological surface states and their phenomena.

A spectroscopic technique reveals the interplay between vibrational and electronic degrees of freedom in molecules undergoing ultrafast physical and chemical changes.

A new elastic theory describes how the microstructures of certain materials can lead to large, abrupt deformations whose origin cannot be explained with standard models.

Transient light-induced superconductivity in a high-temperature copper oxide material arises only when certain vibration and electronic modes are excited. This observation shines a light on the underlying mechanism for this phenomenon.

In certain 1D quantum models, flows of some physical quantities can be computed using classical physics, an insight that could help researchers bridge the divide between the quantum and classical world.

A new mathematical tool provides a way to identify slowly thermalizing states in strongly interacting quantum systems.

Recent claims of light-induced room-temperature superconductivity in YBa${}_2$Cu${}_3$O${}_{6+x}$ can be explained instead by the generation of quasiparticles, and the observed optical signatures do not require phonon excitation as reported.

A tool for benchmarking one of the algorithms most commonly used in machine-learning provides insight into its performance and could lead to a better theoretical understanding of how similar algorithms work.

A unifying framework for quantum error-correcting codes based on collections of bosons allows for the discovery of new codes that provide robust error correction in line with fundamental theoretical limits.

The unique properties of topological physics allow for the design of an array of synchronized, mutually locked semiconductor laser resonators, which could be used as a source of high-power mode-locked laser pulses.

A feedback control technique suppresses low-frequency noise in an electron-spin qubit, boosting coherence time and control fidelity.

The output of a compact x-ray source based on laser-generated plasma can be boosted by tailoring the spatial structure of the plasma.

Experiments show that magnons in CoTiO${}_3$ have a similar energy-momentum relation to electrons in graphene, setting up CoTiO${}_3$ as a good system in which to study interactions between so-called Dirac bosons.

Simulations suggest that a relatively simple laser technique could produce femtosecond magnetic-field pulses, which currently are only available at a few major lab facilities.

Microstructure response to electrical current cannot be described as Joule heating, which warrants a reexamination of many observations of current-induced heating and suggests a new way to study the electron-phonon interaction.

Using femtosecond x-ray scattering, experiments reveal the ultrafast and ultrasmall motion of molecular iodine in response to intense laser radiation, showing that femtosecond x rays are a powerful tool for studying laser-matter interactions.

A collection of thermodynamic equalities and inequalities valid far from equilibrium constrain the response of nonequilibrium systems in terms of a driving force, offering insight into the energetic requirements of common biochemical processes.

Experiments demonstrate the first realization of multicycle terahertz electron acceleration and terahertz energy recycling, paving the way for a new generation of compact and efficient accelerators.

Experiments reveal that room-temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) undergo a freezing transition when confined between metallic surfaces, paving the way for on-demand mechanical control of RTILs in lubrication applications.

Neural networks enable an important calculation in a popular approach to unifying quantum theory with general relativity.

During the spread of an epidemic, highly connected individuals can maintain infection throughout the population by reinfecting each other even when not in direct contact.

Experiments reveal a new family of optical fields that originate at the boundary between a nanostructure and an incident light source, offering new paths for controlling optical behavior in a wide range of technologies.

A new approach to inferring mechanical stress in living tissue provides a practical and noninvasive tool to experimentalists studying tissue and organ development.

Large networks of excitable elements exhibit orderly, perfectly synchronized periodic responses to intermediate levels of noise, leading to a new insight regarding deep brain stimulation, a leading therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

A simple filter for marking patterns in a binary sequence produces an output with similar statistics to cooperative systems such as spin glasses and neural networks, providing a potential tool for understanding the statistics in those systems as well.

Spectroscopic measurements explain why a van der Waals ferromagnet displays different magnetic behavior in its layered and bulk forms.