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Quantum physics

Close-up diagram of the quantum twisting microscope in action. Electrons tunnel from the probe (inverted pyramid at the top) to the sample (bottom) in several places at once (green vertical lines), in a quantum coherent manner
22.02.2023

A clever take on the science of twistronics offers new ways of exploring quantum phenomena

Optical elements required to create laser pulses that can control trapped ions. Photo: Freddy Pizanti
22.03.2022

Weizmann Institute of Science researchers present Israel’s first quantum compute

moire
18.01.2021

Instruments normally found in physics labs are making their way into everyday applications. Institute scientists have greatly expanded these...

Yes to Breaking the Speed-of-Light Barrier
29.12.2020

It could happen if the tunnel is long enough, but the chances are basically zero

blue horizontal light on black background
06.08.2020

Some of the fastest light pulses ever take on solid materials

resistance
19.12.2019

New findings present a nuanced picture of electron flow in quantum states

Dudovich and group
10.06.2019

A new approach to measuring electrons’ quantum states looks at the tail end of their escape 

electrons tunnel in protein
02.08.2018

Uncovering quantum effects in the molecules in our bodies may lead to future biotech developments

Piece of the merge beam apparatus
16.02.2017

In the realm of quantum physics, colliding molecules can react as balls or batons 

heat transfer in graphene
02.01.2017

A nanothermometer is thousands of times better at detecting heat transfer at the atomic level

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