Monthly Archives: June 2020

Solid Helium as a Nontraditional Energy Source

The results of quantum-chemical calculations of helium atoms in strong and superstrong magnetic fields are described. The calculations showed the possibility of transferring helium atoms to superstable states with the release of a huge amount of energy, provided that helium … Continue reading

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Helium Tagging Infrared Photodissociation Spectroscopy of Reactive Ions

The interrogation of reaction intermediates is key for understanding chemical reactions; however their direct observation and study remains a considerable challenge. Mass spectrometry is one of the most sensitive analytical techniques, and its use to study reaction mixtures is now … Continue reading

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Helium Shortage Has Ended, At Least For Now

Scientists say they can get as much of the light element as they need, but prices continue upward. The coronavirus pandemic may have deflated uncounted birthday celebrations, but that’s been good news for physicists and chemists who need an assured … Continue reading

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Converged Quantum Simulations of Reactive Solutes in Superfluid Helium: The Bochum Perspective

Superfluid helium has not only fascinated scientists for centuries but is also the ideal matrix for the investigation of chemical systems under ultra-cold conditions in helium nanodroplet isolation experiments. Together with related experimental techniques such as helium tagging photodissociation spectroscopy, … Continue reading

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Theoretical Breakthrough Shows Quantum Fluids Rotate by Corkscrew Mechanism

If a drop of creamer falls from a spoon into a swirling cup of coffee, the whirlpool drags the drop into rotation. But what would happen if the coffee had no friction — no way to pull the drop into … Continue reading

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