The week in physics: Solar eruptions; An unconventional superconductor; Steven Weinberg

How a simple magnetic field configuration could trigger solar eruptions Forward this email  View in your browser THE WEEK IN PHYSICS: 2–6 AUGUST Steven Weinberg (1933–2021) "By any measure Steve was a great physicist and also a great historian of physics." How a simple magnetic field configuration could trigger solar eruptions The reconnection of single-looped field lines in the Sun's corona can create tension forces strong enough to hurl material into space, according to a new simulation. Rachel Berkowitz Webinar LIVE WEBINAR: Quantum Orchestration for Quantum Error Correction Quantum error correction is an essential aspect of superconducting quantum computing, but it faces various control challenges. We will discuss concatenated cat codes and demonstrate how the Quantum Orchestration Platform allows users to overcome these challenges and optimize performance. Register now. FROM THE VAULT: November 1967 The discovery of fission Initial formulations of nuclear fission are colored with the successes, failures and just plain bad luck of several scientists from different nations. The winning combination of good fortune and careful thought made this exciting concept a reality. Otto R. Frisch and John A. Wheeler An unconventional superconductor isn't so odd after all NMR measurements and previously published specific-heat data rule out earlier claims of strontium ruthenate's spin-triplet superconductivity. Alex Lopatka Advertisement MARK YOUR CALENDAR: SPECIAL CAREERS ISSUE The October 2021 issue of Physics Today will mark the third annual special issue focused on careers & recruitment. Don't miss out on the hottest jobs, career advancement advice, real insights from those in the field and special recruitment packages that deliver! Learn more. A case study of gender bias in science reporting An analysis reveals a persistent gender disparity in the sources quoted in Nature's news and feature articles, although the gap is shrinking. Dalmeet Singh Chawla New books: August 2021 A listing of newly published books spanning several genres of the physical sciences. FROM THE AUGUST MAGAZINE Europe's experiment in funding graphene research is paying off The outputs of the European Union's eight-year-old Graphene Flagship include products, spinoffs, and "Spearheads." David Kramer Get notified about our webinars and whitepapers Sign up Get Physics Today delivered for just $25 per year Subscribe FEATURED JOBS > Gamma-Ray Instrumentation Research Scientist   |  NASA Marshall Space Flight Center > Gravitational Wave Research Scientist  |  NASA Marshall Space Flight Center 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