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Multipartite continuous-variable optical quantum entanglement: generation and application.

The authors offer an overview of progress and a future perspective of large-scale optical quantum entanglement. They cover a broad range of topics from the basics of continuous-variable optical quantum entanglement and a multiplexing methodology for the generation of large-scale quantum entanglement to future approaches toward practical usages of large-scale optical quantum entanglement. The content includes both pedagogical content and the search for future directions beyond the current frontier.

Warit Asavanant and Akira Furusawa Phys. Rev. A 109 , 040101 (2024)

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Generation of vortex electrons by atomic photoionization

The authors demonstrate the possibility, in principle, to generate photoelectrons with orbital angular momentum using a vortex laser beam in experimentally feasible scenarios; this process can be key to producing high-energy vortex electrons in linear accelerators. They find that the width of the electron wave packet depends on the initial energy of the vortex photon and not on its transverse size.

I. I. Pavlov, A. D. Chaikovskaia, and D. V. Karlovets Phys. Rev. A 110 , L031101 (2024)

Electric-field-dependent g factors of a YbOH molecule

The sensitivity of experiments searching for an electron electric dipole moment in the YbOH molecule can be strongly enhanced by laser cooling. This paper examines the quality of the internal comagnetometer of the YbOH molecule in the first excited bending vibrational mode. The author determines three main contributions to the difference in magnetic g factors between the l-doublet levels and shows that they are identical up to the relative error smaller than 10 − 4 . This gives unprecedented control over systematic effects due to the stray magnetic field in the experiment.

Alexander Petrov Phys. Rev. A 110 , L030804 (2024)

Generalized cold-atom simulators for vacuum decay

There has been a growing interest in using ultracold-atom experiments to explore laboratory analogs of the very early Universe. In this Letter, the authors present a new proposal that greatly expands the range of suitable cold-atom systems for rigorous early-Universe analogs, bringing practical experimental setups into reach.

Alexander C. Jenkins et al. Phys. Rev. A 110 , L031301 (2024)

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Differential polarizability of the strontium intercombination transition at 1064.7 nm.

The authors present measurements of the scalar, vector, and tensor components of the differential dynamic polarizability of the strontium intercombination transition at 1064.7 nm, which is highly relevant for the engineering of optical trapping potentials. They also identify a magic ellipticity of the polarization where the differential polarizability vanishes.

Romaric Journet, Félix Faisant, Sanghyeop Lee, and Marc Cheneau Phys. Rev. A 110 , 032819 (2024)

Extended-Josephson-junction qubit system

The authors develop a theoretical framework for describing the light-matter interaction in extended Josephson junctions. They show that each such junction can host multiple plasmon modes, each encoding a qubit, and that it is possible to address each qubit mode individually with frequency-momentum-selective coupling, which could prove useful in future quantum simulation or computing applications.

Andrey Grankin, Alicia J. Kollár, and Mohammad Hafezi Phys. Rev. A 110 , 032621 (2024)

Unitary collapse of Schrödinger’s cat state

The authors study a system composed of a single qubit coupled to a soft-mode quantum oscillator. They show that spontaneous unitary evolution of this system create a Schrödinger-cat-like state of the oscillator, which is subsequently lost in a sudden process strongly resembling the measurement-induced collapse of wave function.

Pavel Stránský, Pavel Cejnar, and Radim Filip Phys. Rev. A 110 , L030202 (2024)

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Deriving fundamental constants from three-beam collisions, september 18, 2024.

A proposed experiment involving an x-ray beam and two optical beams could determine the values of fundamental constants in quantum electrodynamics.

Synopsis on: A. J. MacLeod and B. King Phys. Rev. A 110 , 032216 (2024)

Concatenated Steane code with single-flag syndrome checks

This paper examines a fault-tolerant error-correction protocol for a particular concatenated Steane code that requires only two ancilla qubits per generator. The authors enhance its performance by finding an appropriate gate ordering of the syndrome measurements that tolerates up to four faults. They run noise simulations at the circuit level to suggest that this code has a significantly higher noise threshold than a comparable color code, in contrast to what other noise models predict.

Balint Pato, Theerapat Tansuwannont, and Kenneth R. Brown Phys. Rev. A 110 , 032411 (2024)

Improving on-demand single-photon-source coherence and indistinguishability through a time-delayed coherent feedback

By using a quantum-trajectory discretized waveguide model to simulate waveguide–quantum-dot systems, the authors show how a time-delayed coherent feedback can significantly improve key figures of merit for single-photon sources.

Gavin Crowder, Lora Ramunno, and Stephen Hughes Phys. Rev. A 110 , L031703 (2024)

Limitations in fluorescence-detected entangled two-photon-absorption experiments: Exploring the low- to high-gain squeezing regimes

The authors present an experimental study of entangled two-photon absorption in solvated rhodamine 6G, providing strong evidence that the orders-of-magnitude increases in two-photon-absorption efficiency by using entangled light reported in previous studies cannot be explained by the community’s current understanding of the process. Thus, the sought-after advantages of using two-photon absorption of time-frequency-entangled photon pairs as a practical tool for enhancing molecular spectroscopy and biological imaging remains elusive.

Tiemo Landes, Brian J. Smith, and Michael G. Raymer Phys. Rev. A 110 , 033708 (2024)

Exactly solvable model of light-scattering errors in quantum simulations with metastable trapped-ion qubits

Metastable atomic levels have attracted recent attention for applications in quantum information processing and quantum simulation, but scalable approaches to model their fundamental errors are needed. The authors addressed this by solving a master equation that describes light-scattering errors for these qubits, providing physical insights into the influence of these errors, as well as scalable formulas for modeling a variety of future experiments.

Phillip C. Lotshaw, Brian C. Sawyer, Creston D. Herold, and Gilles Buchs Phys. Rev. A 110 , L030803 (2024)

Angular momentum flow without anything carrying it

The authors theoretically demonstrate a flow of angular momentum from one region to another across a region of space in which there is a vanishingly small probability of any particles (or fields) being present. This is contrary to the usual understanding that conserved quantities, such as angular momentum, are carried from one region to another either by particles carrying them, or by particles interacting with one another in a chain.

Yakir Aharonov, Daniel Collins, and Sandu Popescu Phys. Rev. A 110 , L030201 (2024)

Systematic-free limit on new light scalar bosons via isotope-shift spectroscopy in Ca +

The authors utilize laser spectroscopy to perform precise measurements on multiple transitions in Ca+ and combine these measurements to form a King Plot which is consistent with linearity at the ppb level. Such linearity sets new isotope-shift-based limits on beyond-Standard-Model force carriers, free of systematics from Standard Model nuclear theory, and improves on prior work by a factor of three.

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Lei bao, kathleen koenig, yang xiao, joseph fritchman, shaona zhou, and cheng chen, phys. rev. phys. educ. res. 18 , 010115 – published 23 february 2022.

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Abilities in scientific thinking and reasoning have been emphasized as core areas of initiatives, such as the Next Generation Science Standards or the College Board Standards for College Success in Science, which focus on the skills the future will demand of today’s students. Although there is rich literature on studies of how these abilities develop in students across grade levels, the research community has not reached consensus on their definition, modeling, or assessment. To advance research in this important area, a coherent theoretical model of scientific reasoning is needed for practically guiding instruction and assessment. For decades, the only instrument available for large-scale application was the Lawson’s Classroom Test of Scientific Reasoning, but the instrument has demonstrated validity weaknesses and ceiling limitations, and its design is missing an explicit modeling framework for justifying the included skills. As a result, there is an urgent need for the development of a comprehensive modeling framework of scientific reasoning and a valid scientific reasoning assessment that targets the wide-ranging skills required for 21st century learners. This paper reports on the development of a modeling framework of scientific reasoning along with a new assessment instrument, adding to the research literature in a much needed area. The modeling framework integrates research in scientific and causal reasoning and operationally defines the skills and subskills that underlie the reasoning for knowledge development through scientific inquiry. Subsequently, this framework is used to guide the development of an assessment instrument on scientific reasoning. The validity and reliability of the instrument, which have been established based on large-scale testing, will also be discussed.

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• 4 Teachers College, Jimei University, Xiamen, Fujian 361021, China
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Essential elements and processes contributing to developing an understanding of a causal relation, which describes the process underlying time ordered events. Through observation, covariation data patterns can be generalized to provide empirical evidence of causation in terms of the covariation attributes. Meanwhile, the hypothesized mechanism can provide mechanistic explanations of why and how the causal relation and the covariation may exist. Both are needed to form a complete understanding of a causal relation.

Schematic of the DMCR framework for scientific reasoning to support causal decision making and knowledge formation. The variables are illustrative and do not represent any specific examples. Variable A represents features that exist in both initial and final states, which may have changed. Variable B exists only in the initial state, while variables C and D appear only in the final state. Other variables include those that are either controlled, ignored, or hidden (unknown). The solid arrows connecting the variables in the initial and final states represent the possible known and unknown temporal evolution and contextual interactions of the variables. The dashed arrows represent observations that contribute to developing MCRs and DCRs.

Causal networks for relations among different variables. Variables marked with an asterisk (*) represent the ones that are varied and may exhibit covariation or correlation relations. The solid lines represent covariation relations and dashed lines represent controlled effects that do not impact the covariation. (a) bivariate relational network, (b) one-level multivariate relational network, (c) multilevel multivariate relational network, (d) a complex system of multiple interconnected networks with cross-coupling and recursive feedback. Note that (e) is a special case representing a correlation between DV 1 and DV 2 .

Complexity of causal reasoning processes.

A conceptual diagram of the IDEA-Loop model of reasoning functions.

Special cases of the IDEA-Loop reasoning model. (a) IDEA-Loop for hypothetical deductive reasoning and theory-evidence coordination. (b) SDDS as multiple parallel nested IDEA-Loop cycles. Double-headed arrows represent the interconnected dual-space cyclic pathways, which occur in both directions.

The development of knowledge and reasoning in formal and informal education settings within a specific content domain. A learner at a specific age (with some variations) can be in different stages for different content domains, while learners at different ages can also be in similar or different stages for the same or different content domains.

iSTAR assessment framework of scientific reasoning.

Modified versions of the fruit fly questions from LCTSR, both of which were adapted for iSTAR. The percentage distribution of answers are based on the college population discussed in the next section. The correct answer is marked with an asterisk (*).

Example questions on data analytics in iSTAR. The percentage distribution of answers are based on the college population discussed in the next section. The correct answer is marked with an asterisk (*).

Example questions on causal decision making in iSTAR. The percentage distribution of answers are based on the college population discussed in the next section. The correct answer is marked with an asterisk (*).

Score distributions of college students on iSTAR and LCTSR.

College students’ dimensional scores on iSTAR and LCTSR.

Scores on iSTAR and its subskills for graduate and undergraduate students. The error bars reflect standard errors.

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Covering statistical, nonlinear, biological, and soft matter physics.

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We are pleased to announce that Ananya Mondal assumed the position of Associate Editor at PRE.

Editorial: Third Annual APS DSOFT Gallery of Soft Matter

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Using irreversible dynamics in a system of interacting particles can speed up its approach to the Boltzmann steady state. The authors explore this effect by studying a three-dimensional simple liquid with additional transverse pairwise forces, leading to theoretical insights that are in good agreement with available numerical results

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Fast generation of spectrally shaped disorder

Systems with correlated disorder can display unusual optical properties, but it is a challenge to design such structures with desired long-range correlations. The authors introduce an efficient algorithm for generating correlated disordered structures with arbitrary spectral properties.

Aaron Shih, Mathias Casiulis, and Stefano Martiniani Phys. Rev. E 110 , 034122 (2024)

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Old movie demos new tech, september 13, 2024.

Using an old film as input, researchers demonstrate an algorithm that rapidly determines the positions of thousands of particles whose light-scattering produces an image or other desired output.

Focus story on: Aaron Shih, Mathias Casiulis, and Stefano Martiniani Phys. Rev. E 110 , 034122 (2024)

Neural density functionals: Local learning and pair-correlation matching

Classical density functional theory deals with the properties of interacting many-body systems. The excess free energy functional is the key quantity in this approach. Leveraging pair-correlation matching and local learning, the authors arrive at a neural-network representation of the excess free energy.

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Renormalization of networks with weak geometric coupling

The authors extend the geometric renormalization approach for networks to the weakly geometric regime and apply it to a set of real networks. They show that geometric information is essential for obtaining self-similarity across scales, even when the geometric coupling is weak.

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Soliton gas: theory, numerics, and experiments.

The study of soliton gases, large ensembles of interacting solitons, has received rapidly growing interest due to deep connections with other phenomena and various areas of physics. This Perspective reviews the main recent theoretical and experimental results in the field, and discusses various open questions and future challenges.

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After almost 25 years Antonio Politi has stepped down as Associate Editor for Physical Review E . Antonio has handled papers in the section on Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos since it was created in 1998. We are very grateful for Antonio’s contributions as an editor and for his many years of dedication to the journal. We will miss his presence at our meetings, his expert advice, his thoughtfulness and deep insights.

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Irreversible Boltzmann samplers in dense liquids: Weak-coupling approximation and mode-coupling theory Federico Ghimenti, Ludovic Berthier, Grzegorz Szamel, and Frederic van Wijland Phys. Rev. E 110 , 034604 (2024)

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Effects of colliding laser pulses polarization on e − e + cascade development in extreme focusing, september 18, 2024.

Trajectories of electrons in interaction with colliding high-intensity laser pulses.

M. Jirka and S. V. Bulanov Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 125001 (2024)

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Positron emission tomography could be aided by entanglement, september 25, 2024.

The quantum entanglement of photons used in positron emission tomography (PET) scans has been shown to be surprisingly robust, opening prospects for developing quantum-enhanced PET schemes.

Viewpoint on: Julien Bordes et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 132502 (2024)

Golden Ratio in Quasicrystal Vibrations

Experiments show that a property of the vibrations in a quasicrystal is linked to the number known as the golden ratio.

Synopsis on: Masato Matsuura et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 136101 (2024)

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Quantum spin probe of single charge dynamics.

An experiment exploits the intrinsic spin-charge correlation to measure the spin and charge properties of nitrogen spin defects in diamond.

Jonathan C. Marcks et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 130802 (2024)

Nematic Superconductivity and Its Critical Vestigial Phases in the Quasicrystal

Gapless superconductivity with finite zero-energy density of states and vestigial phases may result from repulsive interactions in quasicrystals but not in crystals.

Yu-Bo Liu, Jing Zhou, and Fan Yang Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 136002 (2024)

Atomic Friction Defies Expectations

September 24, 2024.

An experiment reveals that frictional forces can have a surprisingly complex velocity dependence at the nanoscale.

Synopsis on: Yiming Song et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 136201 (2024)

Bath-Induced Spin Inertia

The interaction of a spin with its environment, modeled as a bath of harmonic oscillators, generically induces inertia in its dynamics.

Mario Gaspar Quarenta et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 136701 (2024)

Deciphering the Blueprint of the Fruit Fly’s Brain

September 23, 2024.

Researchers leverage synapse-level maps of the fruit fly brain to examine how neuronal connection probabilities vary with distance, offering insights into how these neuronal networks may optimize function within spatial constraints.

Viewpoint on: Xin-Ya Zhang, Jack Murdoch Moore, Xiaolei Ru, and Gang Yan Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 138401 (2024)

Eigenstate Localization in a Many-Body Quantum System

The existence of many-body localization is argued through a construction of a family of many-body quantum systems in which every low-energy eigenstate is localized.

Chao Yin, Rahul Nandkishore, and Andrew Lucas Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 137101 (2024)

Analyzing Friction in Layered Materials

September 20, 2024.

Experiments reveal the factors that determine the friction between the single-atom-thick layers in van der Waals materials, which may have uses in lubrication technology.

Focus story on: Yutao Li, Wenjie He, Qi-Chang He, and Wen Wang Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 126202 (2024)

Disorder Induces Delocalization

September 19, 2024.

A one-dimensional Bose-Einstein condensate’s superfluid state is surprisingly robust if the atoms are trapped in a quasiperiodic lattice.

Synopsis on: Hepeng Yao et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 123401 (2024)

Observation of Circular Dichroism Induced by Electronic Chirality

Breaking of inversion symmetry in the charge and orbital ordered phase of TiSe 2 has been unambiguously shown using x-ray diffraction.

Qian Xiao et al. Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 126402 (2024)

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Ultrafast Switching of Sliding Polarization and Dynamical Magnetic Field in van der Waals Bilayers Induced by Light Jian Wang et al . Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 126801 (2024)

Universal Bound on Effective Central Charge and Its Saturation Andreas Karch et al . Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 091604 (2024)

Room-Temperature Optically Detected Coherent Control of Molecular Spins Adrian Mena et al . Phys. Rev. Lett. 133 , 120801 (2024)

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