#Crystal structures

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Controlling quantum particle states through structural phase transition of crystals

A research team has successfully fine-tuned the Rabi oscillation of polaritons, quantum composite particles, by leveraging changes in electrical properties induced by crystal structure transformation. Published in Advanced Science, this study demonstrates that the properties of quantum particles can be controlled without the need for complex external devices, which is expected to greatly enhance the feasibility of practical quantum technology. The team was led by Professor Chang-Hee Cho from the Department of Physics and Chemistry at DGIST. Quantum technology enables much faster and more precise information processing than conventional electronic devices and is gaining attention as a key driver of future industries, including quantum computing, communications, and sensors. At the core of this technology lies the ability to accurately generate and control quantum states. In particular, recent research has been actively exploring light-based quantum devices, with polaritons at the center of this field.

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[er-cryptid]

Characteristics of Crystalline Forms of Cocoa Butter

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[krissiefox]

I won't pretend I understand the scientific language here, but that sounds both very cool and somewhat unsettling!

Maybe the backrooms could be real after all...?

[ceruleanvulpine]

helena eagan both defying and exceeding my expectations by losing so hard and so immediately... having an even worse relationship with her dad than expected... filming a youtuber apology with an embarrassingly obvious fake cover story... reacting to the cctv footage Like That

[miamaimania]

"Hematite Iron Rose" by Juan - Metallic petals form intricate layers, capturing the mineral's natural elegance.

[raycatzdraws]

A Linked Universe meets The Dark Crystal AU! I don't even remember what started it at this point. I remembered that the Dark Crystal and Age of Resistance are things I like, blinked, and woke up three days later with an AU and a bunch of art.

The designs and the story are a wip and for fun so expect a lot of variation! (I have a few different beginnings, ideas for different designs, etc)! :D

In addition to #linked universe I'll be using the tags #the dark crystal lu au and #courage of the dark crystal!

[gummi-ships]

Kingdom Hearts 3 - The Final World

[toyastales]

Geology Rocks: Dravite Tourmaline

Dravite Tourmaline is one of the three major types of Tourmaline, along with Schorl (black) and Elbaite (multi-colored).  Dravite Tourmalines are typically brown, yellow or green, and are rich in magnesium and sodium. Tourmaline is found around the world.  Dravite is one of the main varieties and comes in several colors, most notably yellow, brown and green. Notable deposits for Dravite Tourmaline include Australia, Austria, Brazil, India, Italy, Nepal, Switzerland, Tanzania, and the United States.

Spiritual Meaning:

Dravite is a strong grounding stone. It has a soothing, relaxing, and reassuring effect on your body, as well as on your heart and mind. Dravite Tourmaline gently nurtures self-compassion and healing after trauma. If we have become emotionally numb, Dravite Tourmaline helps us to feel again.

[ourlittlesister2015]

Dream Demon (1988), dir. Harley Cokeliss

[pandorem]

Me every time I check out the dead boy detectives tag: *rolls up sleeves* welp. Looks like it’s time for another Crystal Palace defence post

[materialsscienceandengineering]

Colloidal crystal model reveals new factors in controlling polymorph formation

Polymorphs are not mythical, chimeric beasts—they are substances with identical chemical compositions but differing crystal structures that also exhibit different physical and chemical properties. What this means for practical use, is that companies often want to create a certain polymorph—but not the others. Researchers at Tohoku University took a deep dive into using colloidal crystallization as a model system to figure out how to achieve that fine control over specific polymorph formation. The research is published in the journal Communications Physics. Zoom in on a crystal at a microscopic level, and you'll find that what makes it unique is its highly ordered structure. A colloidal crystal has a similar ordered structure, but with the addition of suspended, submicron-sized particles.

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[elvnterritory]

[kociamieta]

just realized i draw the angels' faces like little snowflakes

yesss yayyy

[witchescollection]

one of the biggest questions i feel folks on tumblr are always trying to answer is "how do i be better? how do i get to the next level of witchcraft? how do i access advanced stuff?" and the thing is, babes, is that that shit isn't external.

you become an "advanced witch" when you stop categorising topics as beginner or intermediate or advanced! there are no rules.

a lot of people make an effort to warn so-called "baby witches" away from different types of magick - "don't do love magick or hexing ever! don't contact X deity until you've been practicing for a year! you have to have been practicing for at least a month to do a spell!" - why? what does that achieve, apart from perpetuating fear mongering and policing others religion?

it comes from this idea that there's a right way to practice, and more importantly, that if you fuck something up then that's sacrilege. if you give a deity the wrong offering they'll be angry with you (and that's the end of that relationship). if you do a love spell without considering the effects then you'll do irreparable damage and be shamed!! you must follow these ideas, that crystals and tarot and candles (conveniently all the things that require you to spend money) are "beginner-friendly" and everything that our ancestors would have done is too advanced for you.

whatever experience you're on is personal to you. no-one knows more than you about your practice than you. if you wanna do a hex, some post on tumblr shouldn't going to stop you. if you fuck it up, you'll learn!

and frankly, witchblr would be a better place if we stopped looking at everything as a strict guide to follow, and as a place where we all share what our practice looks like, and approach each other with curiosity instead of pride and superiority.

[lucysweatslove]

Having a rough night tonight. I’m really missing who I used to be.

[slugandthorn]

Person reading this can you tell me your favorite story and why it was the way that it was.