This Week in Physics Magazine — April 19, 2021
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Vivian França – April 19, 2021
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Three new studies provide analytical descriptions and exact solutions for various aspects of thermodynamics in quantum many-body systems.
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April 16, 2021
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Two research teams have used eye-tracking methods to learn how students approach complex physics problems.
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April 15, 2021
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Experiments show that stretching the substrate changes the shape and dynamics of droplets, suggesting a new way to control fluid motion in microfluidic chips.
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April 14, 2021
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Researchers have observed the lightest uranium isotope to date, offering insight into models of nuclear structure.
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April 13, 2021
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Researchers demonstrate a method for measuring the chemical potential in a many-electron system, providing a way to validate numerical calculations.
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April 13, 2021
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An experiment shows the circumstances under which ultracold atoms are quick to kick molecules out of a trap, providing clues for how to use atoms as a refrigerant for molecules.
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| Opinion |
April 15, 2021
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To fight poverty and promote equality, developing countries should pursue the highest levels of unfettered, open-ended scientific inquiry.
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