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Study Reveals Possibility of Photon Bose-Einstein Condensation in Astrophysical Environments

A new study has revealed the possibility of photon Bose-Einstein condensation within astrophysical environments, shedding light on the interaction dynamics between radiation and matter in the early universe.A new study has revealed the possibility of photon Bose-Einstein condensation within astrophysical environments, shedding light on the interaction dynamics between radiation and matter in the early...

| 06 03, 2026

Physicists Clarify Key Mechanism Behind Energy Release in Molybdenum-93

A team of physicists from IMP, together with collaborators, has identified the dominant physical mechanism responsible for energy release in the nuclear isomer molybdenum-93m (Mo-93m).A team of physicists from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, has identified the dominant physical mechanism responsible for energ...

| 08 02, 2026

Researchers Propose Novel Strategy for 3D Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Substrate

Chinese researchers have introduced an innovative approach to developing a 3D Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) substrate, achieving excellent focus tolerance and adhesion robustness. This advancement enhances the practicality of SERS technology for real-world applications.Chinese researchers have introduced an innovative approach to developing a 3D Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) substrate, achieving excellent focus tolerance and adhesion robustness. This a...

| 05 02, 2026

Chinese Researchers Contribute to Book on Particle-Atomic Collision Physics

A new book titled Review of Light and Heavy Particle Collisions with Atoms and Molecules has lately been published by World Scientific. The Extreme Collision Dynamics Research Team from IMP was invited to contribute the book's first chapter.A new book titled Review of Light and Heavy Particle Collisions with Atoms and Molecules has lately been published by World Scientific. The Extreme Collision Dynamics Research Team from the Institu...

| 21 01, 2026

High-Precision Spectroscopy of Highly Charged Ions Tests Quantum Electrodynamics Effects

As an important frontier at the intersection of atomic physics and nuclear physics, precision spectroscopy of highly charged ions serves as a powerful tool for testing quantum electrodynamics effects under extreme electromagnetic fields and for probing nuclear structure.As an important frontier at the intersection of atomic physics and nuclear physics, precision spectroscopy of highly charged ions serves as a powerful tool for testing quantum electrodynamics (QED)...

| 15 01, 2026

Study Provides Experimental Evidence for Uncovering Brain Memory Mechanisms

A research team from IMP has obtained important experimental evidence for revealing brain memory mechanisms and developing new-type neuromorphic computing. A research team from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP), Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with Lanzhou University, has obtained important experimental evidence for revealing b...

| 05 01, 2026

Beta-decay Half-life Measurements Reveal Evolution of Nuclear Shell Structure

An international team of researchers has systematically measured the β-decay half-lives of 40 nuclei near calcium-54, providing key experimental data for understanding the structure of extremely neutron-rich nuclei.An international team of researchers has systematically measured the β-decay half-lives of 40 nuclei near calcium-54, providing key experimental data for understanding the structure of extremely n...

| 03 01, 2026

Physicists Provide Key Mass Data for Determining X-ray Burst Reaction Rate

A research team from IMP has directly measured the masses of two highly unstable atomic nuclei, phosphorus-26 and sulfur-27. The high-precision data provide crucial constraints for determining a nuclear reaction rate during X-ray bursts, advancing our understanding of the elemental synthesis processes. A research team from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has directly measured the masses of two highly unstable atomic nuclei, phosphorus-26 and sulfur-2...

| 05 12, 2025

Study Sheds New Light on Reaction Dynamics of Weakly Bound Nuclei

A study led by researchers at IMP has provided critical experimental data that advances our understanding of reaction dynamics and exotic nuclear structures of weakly bound nuclei.A study led by researchers at the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has provided critical experimental data that advances our understanding of reaction dyna...

| 19 11, 2025

CAS-MPG Summer School Concludes Successfully in Huizhou

From November 2 to 12, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Max-Planck Gesellschaft (CAS-MPG) Summer School on "Cooled and Stored Ions at the Precision Frontier of Fundamental Physics" was successfully held at the Huizhou Campus of the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of CAS.From November 2 to 12, the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Max-Planck Gesellschaft (CAS-MPG) Summer School on "Cooled and Stored Ions at the Precision Frontier of Fundamental Physics" was successfu...

| 14 11, 2025