Physics and Astronomy News Archive: July 2009

Image: VLBA Locates Origin of Superenergetic Bursts Near Giant Black Hole

VLBA Locates Origin of Superenergetic Bursts Near Giant Black Hole

Source: NRAO   Posted: 7/7/09

Using a worldwide combination of diverse telescopes, astronomers have discovered that a giant galaxy's bursts of very high energy gamma rays are coming from a region very close to the supermassive black hole at its core.
Image: First Working Model of a Two-Qubit Electronic Quantum Processor Created

First Working Model of a Two-Qubit Electronic Quantum Processor Created

Source: NSF   Posted: 7/7/09

Researchers have successfully implemented simple algorithms using a quantum processor based on microwave solid-state technology--similar to that found in computers and cell phones.
Image: LRO's First Moon Images

LRO's First Moon Images

Source: NASA   Posted: 7/7/09

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has transmitted its first images since reaching lunar orbit June 23.
Image: Physical Reality of String Theory Demonstrated

Physical Reality of String Theory Demonstrated

Source: Leiden   Posted: 7/7/09

Leiden theoretical physicists have now for the first time used string theory to describe a physical phenomenon. Their discovery has been reported this week in 'Science'.