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Ulf Leonhardt

Quantum Vacuum Effect Created in a Tank of Water

04.10.2018
Lasers & Optics, Quantum Physics, Theoretical Physics
What happens when you accelerate in a quantum vacuum? Analyzing ripples on the water’s surface provided proof for the answer
electrons tunnel in protein

Lowering the Barrier: Electrons Seen Tunneling through Proteins

02.08.2018
Quantum Physics, Materials Science, Organic Chemistry, Biotechnology
Uncovering quantum effects in the molecules in our bodies may lead to future biotech developments
Blood Moon. Image: Thinkstock

Two Spectacular Celestial Events Grace our Skies at the End of July

24.07.2018
Astrophysics, Planetary Science
Israel is privileged to have “front-row” viewings of a blood moon and the simultaneous alignment of four planets
Optical image of a graphene device

Hot, Dense and Fast

19.07.2018
Theoretical Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science
Electrons in a “viscous flow” surpass conductivity limits and could lead to new types of electronic devices
zebrafish eye

Silver Eyes are a Triple Treat

16.07.2018
Lasers & Optics, Nano Physics, Molecular and Cell Biology, Evolution and Development, Nanoscience, Materials Science, Biotechnology
The iris in the zebrafish has a distinctive crystal structure that both camouflages the eye and prevents unwanted light from entering
Banerjee, Umansky, Oreg, Stern and Heiblum

Particles' Behaving Unconventionally

18.06.2018
Particle Physics
Could exotic electron states be used in quantum computing?
ants looking for the exit

Recalculating the Route: The Ant Version

14.06.2018
Theoretical Physics, Life Sciences, Evolution and Development, Earth Sciences, Math & Computer Science, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
A simple mathematical model explains how ants overcome obstacles in their path
Ants and circuits

Addressing the Problem of Stickiness

11.06.2018
Quantum Physics
The physics of the attraction between two mirrors in a vacuum may lead to “lubrication” for electronic circuits 
spin up, spin down

Putting a Spin on Safer Drugs, Fertilizers and Pesticides

07.06.2018
Nano Physics, Nanoscience
Sorting out right- and left-handed molecules magnetically could improve industrial processes
Inside the XENON1tT water shield

XENON1T Team Sets Limits

30.05.2018
Space & Physics, Astrophysics
Weizmann researchers participate in the most sensitive search for dark matter to date

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Dr. Michal Leskes

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