American Physical Society

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It’s #BlackFriday, which means the holiday shopping season has officially begun. Looking for something for the physicist in your life? Check out our store for physics-themed items, from t-shirts and sweatshirts to hats and water bottles: https://lnkd.in/eqy2rUgD

Quantum physics for fifth graders? A research team from George Mason University has created the “Quantum is Elementary” project just in time for the #IYQ2025. It helps teachers create and pilot lessons on quantum science for elementary school kids, giving students an edge by teaching critical thinking skills and sparking a passion for science. Read more in APS News: https://go.aps.org/4fH41UD

On this day in 1783, John Mitchell theorized the notion of a “dark star” — what we now know to be the black hole. Black holes are often considered a 20th century breakthrough inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity. But more than 100 years earlier, Mitchell proposed the idea that a star’s gravity could be so intense that even light couldn’t escape — rendering it invisible. Read more: https://go.aps.org/4foCmaQ

Congratulations to the 2024 winners from the Gallery of Fluid of Motion. Attendees at the #APSDFD2024 submitted videos and posters to the annual competition, demonstrating the beauty of fluids and the scientific questions behind them. Learn more about the winners: https://gfm.aps.org/

With #GivingTuesday on the horizon, you can donate to support international students, like Polina Kofman, who benefit from travel grants to attend APS meetings. ?? “Participating in the APS March Meeting conference and conducting research at Tulane University provided invaluable opportunities for immersive learning, collaborative engagement, and firsthand exploration of quantum systems dynamics.” Celebrate international scientific collaboration by making a gift today. Thanks to an anonymous donor, contributions will be matched at $10,000. ?? https://go.aps.org/4eNyNtJ

Join our next Physical Review Journal Club for a discussion about new research that shows how even under steady input conditions, blood can flow in multiple ways, switching between stable and unstable patterns. This challenges assumptions that blood always flows in a single, predictable way through small networks of vessels.

Researchers have developed a new analytical framework to explain how a quantum phenomenon called the Purcell effect can counteract energy-driven degradation in PHOLEDs by reducing their density and decreasing the odds of exciton collisions. The authors say understanding the exciton degradation mechanism could inform designs for longer-lasting PHOLEDs and other organic light-emitting devices. Read the paper in Physical Review X: https://go.aps.org/48OkR1o

Looking for something to do with the family? Stop by The Leonardo in Salt Lake City for a look at “Spiraling Upwards.” It’s the second traveling exhibit organized by our Division of Fluid Dynamics, featuring more than 25 objects that delve into a humanistic view of fluid motion, focusing on Leonardo Da Vinci’s fascination with flight and the collaborative spirit between art and science. It’s open through the end of January. Learn more: https://go.aps.org/4hwf3gY

“I think that both from industry and from academia, if you are doing research and innovation, it’s essential to be in contact with the progress that’s going on around the world.” Marta Pita-Vidal, a researcher with IBM Quantum, says her APS membership helps her stay up-to-date by connecting her with international physics research. Become a member today: https://go.aps.org/4dPapbr