The week in physics: 22-26 February

Snake motion; Directing algae with polarized light; Tabletop x rays. Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 22–26 FEBRUARY Advertisement Evaluate the Behavior of Qubits Modern RF systems like quantum bit controllers are based on a wideband, coherent, multi-channel architecture. A class of high-speed digital-to-analog converters is emerging capable of directly synthesizing complex signals at microwave frequencies. See how you can simplify comprehensive test setups for the most complex quantum systems. A snake's skin textures affect its movement Atomic force microscopy and a structure–function model help to unravel the locomotion of limbless animals. Alex Lopatka Recently popular Tip of the iceberg The conditions required for an object to float in a stable orientation sometimes lead to surprising results. Henry Pollack Advertisement THE SLICE-DHV DUAL-CHANNEL PZT CONTROLLER AND HV AMP Features low-noise high-bandwidth control of piezoelectric transducers. With less than 500 µV rms noise and control bandwidth up to 1 MHz, you will have precise control over cavity lengths, grating angles, and other critical motions and positioning. And right now, you can win a free SLICE-DHV! Enter now to win our product raffle. Do you feel lucky? FROM THE VAULT: January 2000 Physics and the Information Revolution Quantum physics holds the key to the further advance of computing in the postsilicon era. Joel Birnbaum and R. Stanley Williams Whitepaper Technology leaps in quantum sensing In this whitepaper we give an overview of the current proposed solutions for quantum sensors based on NV center magnetometry. Read it now. A tabletop waveguide delivers focused x rays By simultaneously generating and guiding beams, the layered anode emits x rays in one direction without the need for mirrors or large-scale accelerators. Rachel Berkowitz Light polarization directs the flow of algae The single-celled microorganisms move in set patterns and carry with them microscale particles. Heather M. Hill Whitepaper Fundamentals of Spectrum Analysis - Digital Edition Our fundamentals are intended to familiarize the uninitiated reader with the field of spectrum analysis. To understand complex measuring instruments it is useful to know the theoretical background of spectrum analysis. Read it now. FROM THE MARCH MAGAZINE The three physicists Since 1951, the Prize of the Three Physicists has been awarded by the École Normale Supérieure in honor of Henri Abraham, Eugène Bloch, and Georges Bruhat—successive directors of the university's physics laboratory. These are their stories. Chris DeWitt, José Edelstein, and Bayram Tekin FEATURED JOBS > Associate Director for Experimental Nuclear Physics  |  Jefferson Lab > Hearne Research Chair in Theoretical Physics (Full Professor with Tenure)  |  Louisiana State University Are you hiring? Do you want your job to appear here? Post with Physics Today and select the "Featured Job Listing: Physics Today 'The Week in Physics' e-newsletter" upgrade to easily showcase your job to 66 000 physicists and engineers. Physics Today is published by the American Institute of Physics 1 Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740 USA +1 301 209 3100 © 2021 American Institute of Physics. Unsubscribe  |  Email Preferences  |  Privacy Policy  |  Contact Us