This Week in Physics — Testing Gravity’s Effect on Quantum Spins

This Week in Physics Magazine — May 15, 2023 Viewpoint Testing Gravity's Effect on Quantum Spins Derek F. Jackson Kimball – May 15, 2023 A new search for an interaction between a particle's intrinsic spin and Earth's gravitational field probes physics in the regime where quantum theory meets gravity. Research News Astronomers Capture a Star Swallowing a Planet May 8, 2023 For the first time, astronomers have spotted an evolving star engulfing an orbiting planet. Viewpoint The Mechanical Struggle behind Adaptive Immunity Vijay Balasubramanian – May 10, 2023 A study of the mechanical forces in certain immune cells may give new insights into how organisms deal with ever-evolving pathogens. Opinion It's Time to Take Quantum Biology Research Seriously May 10, 2023 Understanding the possible quantum-driven behaviors of biological systems could aid in treating injuries or in developing cures for diseases, but research in the field has been pushed to the sidelines. It's time for that to change. Focus A Lab Plasma Rotates and Produces Jets May 12, 2023 A spinning plasma ring mimics the rotating structure surrounding a black hole. synopsis Quantum Spin Hall Effect Seen in Graphene Analog May 12, 2023 Germanene undergoes a topological phase transition and then becomes a normal insulator when the strength of an applied electric field is dialed up. synopsis Proof That a Complex Quantum Network Is Truly Quantum May 11, 2023 Researchers prove the fully nonclassical nature of a three-party quantum network, a requirement for developing secure quantum communication technologies. synopsis A Record Density for Laser-Cooled Molecules May 10, 2023 A novel laser cooling and trapping technique squeezes large numbers of molecules into a confined space while keeping them ultracold. synopsis Large Photonic Processor Solves Graph Problems May 9, 2023 A quantum photonic device can perform some real-world tasks more efficiently than classical computers. 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 © 2023 American Physical Society | All rights reserved View Email Online You are receiving this message because you signed up to receive Physics Magazine email alerts or are a member of APS. Manage Email Preferences.