physics

Oct 11, 2018

Detecting Gluons Inside Pions: 5 Questions With NC State Physicists Patrick Barry and Chueng Ji

Researchers from NC State University have determined the probability of finding a gluon inside the pion. The Abstract talks with them about what this finding means for our understanding of how the universe works. 

Jul 17, 2018

Following the Path: Making Huge Calculations Predictable

New approach narrows down huge calculations – like those involved in quantum physics – by focusing on a single, predictive parameter. 

May 23, 2018

Professor Emeritus Honored for Service in Retirement

The Association of Retired Faculty recognizes longtime physics professor Richard Patty. 

Feb 1, 2018

Creating an Electron-Hole Liquid at Room Temperature

NC State physicists create a "blueprint" for creating electron-hole liquids at room temperature. 

Oct 30, 2017

Voltage-driven Liquid Metal Fractals

Low voltage makes high surface-tension liquid metal spread and form fractals 

Oct 12, 2017

Celebrate 100 Years of Physics

NASA astronaut Christina Koch and WIRED blogger Rhett Allain are the featured speakers at a two-day event for NC State's Department of Physics, which is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. 

Aug 3, 2017

Finding Neutrinos – Q&A With Matthew Green

The world’s smallest neutrino detector has found neutrinos: elusive, electrically neutral particles that interact only weakly with matter. 

Jun 9, 2017

Physicists Use Numerical ‘Tweezers’ to Study Nuclear Interactions

Researchers use numerical tweezers to study how interactions between protons and neutrons produce forces between nuclei. 

May 11, 2017

Tracking the Protein Patrollers

A nanoprobe developed by biophysicists at NC State could allow researchers to trace the movements of different proteins along DNA – without the drawbacks of current methods. A host of proteins patrol your DNA helix like cops on a beat. These proteins have individual functions, including identifying damaged areas on the DNA strand and initiating repairs.… 

Apr 28, 2017

Hybrid Digital-Analog Circuits Can Increase Computational Power of Chaos-Based Systems

Combining digital and analog components in nonlinear, chaos-based integrated circuits can improve their computational power. 

Apr 20, 2017

Exploratory Grants Generate Solutions

Faculty and staff can consider applying for a DELTA exploratory grant. Deadline for all DELTA grant applications is May 5. 

Apr 4, 2017

Non-equilibrium Physics Explained: 5 Questions with Lex Kemper

Lex Kemper uses a new method of probing poorly understood materials, like superconductors, in order to find out what makes them tick. 

Jan 1, 2017

Untangling Complex Interactions – With Lasers

Want to know exactly why and how a superconductor works on the atomic level? Hit it with laser pulses. 

Oct 12, 2016

Nobel-Laureate Amano To Lecture at Hunt Library

Nobel-laureate Hiroshi Amano, the co-recipient of the 2014 Nobel Prize for Physics, will present a distinguished lecture about semiconductor devices on Thursday, Oct. 19, from 3-4 p.m. at the Hunt Library auditorium. 

Sep 26, 2016

The Next Generation of Greenhouses May Be Power Plants

Researchers from NC State and UNC-Chapel Hill are launching a project to develop next generation greenhouses with built-in solar cells that make use of the entire spectrum of solar light.