Physics articles from across Nature Portfolio

Quantum sensors based on diamond promise robustness but have limited sensitivity. Generating quantum correlations in the material might be a solution.

Laboratory measurements reveal that ice exhibits flexoelectricity — the generation of an electrical field upon bending. This flexoelectricity may be the microscopic mechanism for the mysterious charge separation that creates lightning in thunderstorms.

High-purity quantum states, essential for quantum technological applications, were achieved by cooling optically levitated silica nanoparticles.

An ensemble of spins from nitrogen–vacancy centres in diamonds is prepared in a spin-squeezed state.

Quantum sensors based on diamond promise robustness but have limited sensitivity. Generating quantum correlations in the material might be a solution.

Laboratory measurements reveal that ice exhibits flexoelectricity — the generation of an electrical field upon bending. This flexoelectricity may be the microscopic mechanism for the mysterious charge separation that creates lightning in thunderstorms.

High-purity quantum states, essential for quantum technological applications, were achieved by cooling optically levitated silica nanoparticles.

The month’s sharpest science shots, selected by Nature’s photo team.

Particle accelerators are large-scale, complex projects, and they have some unique challenges when it comes to environmental sustainability. A group of particle accelerator researchers and environmental sustainability experts shares how community-specific guidance can help address these needs.