FieldsMeasurement, instrumentation, and techniques

High Magnetic Field as a Tool for Discovery in Condensed Matter Physics

The Journal of the Physical Society of Japan highlights in this special topic recent advances in modern physics that have been realized with the generation of pulsed high magnetic fields.

Magnetic properties in condensed matter

Dielectric, optical, and other properties in condensed matter

Electronic transport in condensed matter

Structure and mechanical and thermal properties in condensed matter

Electron states in condensed matter

Electronic structure and electrical properties of surfaces and nanostructures

Measurement, instrumentation, and techniques

High-Precision Observation of Cosmic Gamma-ray Sources with the GRAINE Telescope

A gamma-ray telescope developed jointly by universities in Japan promises an unprecedented imaging resolution that could help distinguish gamma-ray sources observed in our galaxy.

Measurement, instrumentation, and techniques

Will Magnetic Properties near Pressure Induced Quantum Critical Phenomena Be Elucidated?

Hiraoka et al. developed an opposed anvil-type pressure cell for magnetization measurements which combines a large sample space and is capable of generating higher pressures up to 6.3 GPa.

Measurement, instrumentation, and techniques

Magnetic properties in condensed matter

Detecting Weak Quantum Magnetism at High Pressures

Improved device and method to measure magnetization under high pressure was developed, which brings a quick tool to screen phases of interest in weakly magnetic materials including quantum magnets.

Measurement, instrumentation, and techniques

Magnetic properties in condensed matter