Nature Physics, Published online: 28 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02944-3
A numerical approach capable of simulating large-scale Rydberg atom quantum systems suggests that protocols for preparing topological states can produce experimental signatures of these states without reaching a topological phase.
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- Predicting topological entanglement entropy in a Rydberg analogue simulator
- Capillary interactions drive the self-organization of bacterial coloniesNature Physics, Published online: 28 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02965-y Bacteria tend to live in thin layers of water on surfaces. Now the capillary forces in these layers are shown to help organize the bacteria into dense packs.
- Elastic properties of force-transmitting linkages determine multistable mechanosensitive behaviour of cell adhesionNature Physics, Published online: 18 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02964-z The cytoskeleton and extracellular matrix are linked by molecular clutches that enable cells to sense their environment. Now it is shown that the elastic properties of the clutches underpin stiffness sensing.
- A model spin liquidNature Physics, Published online: 18 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02985-8 It is thought that a resonating valence bond state can form in certain correlated systems. However, this behaviour is predicted by only a few realistic models. Now it has been shown that this phase emerges in an experimentally relevant model.
- Entanglement accelerates quantum simulationNature Physics, Published online: 14 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02945-2 Large quantum systems with high entanglement are difficult to simulate with classical methods, but now it is shown that entanglement may be beneficial for quantum simulations.
- Take a tour of telescopes or tokamaksNature Physics, Published online: 14 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02981-y It’s never too early to plan for a regular dose of physics during your vacation. If you are looking for inspiration, we have some hidden physics gems for you.
- Too late to be carelessNature Physics, Published online: 14 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02967-w Too late to be careless
- Elusive isotope ratiosNature Physics, Published online: 14 July 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02955-0 Unresolved discrepancies between isotope ratio measurements are not uncommon and have even slowed down the revision of the International System of Units, explains Juris Meija.
