Abstract: Black holes are often portrayed as cosmic vacuum cleaners that swallow everything, even light. In reality, they are far richer and more revealing: each black hole is a natural laboratory ...

The concept of quantum entanglement is emblematic of the gap between classical and quantum physics. Referring to a situation ...

Abstract: For decades, scientists have pursued a bold goal: creating a laser that works not just with visible light but with powerful X-rays. Conventional X-ray sources, essential in medicine, ...

A survey of Scientific American’s century of quantum coverage helps explain the enduring popularity of strange physics ...

One hundred years ago on a quiet, rocky island, German physicist Werner Heisenberg helped set in motion a series of scientific developments that would touch nearly all of physics. There, Heisenberg ...

Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a realistic, highly sensitive method to detect the Unruh effect—a ...

“The unique nature of this award lends itself to Dr. Vishveshwara’s strengths as an accomplished artist and physicist,” said ...