Abstract: We propose a methodology to optimally design a control law for a quantum quadratic system, by exploiting the classical LQR for a state space representation. This is applied to the first and ...

We live in a very exciting time: answers to some of the oldest questions humanity has conceived are within our grasp. One of these is whether Earth is the only place that harbours life. In the last 30 ...

Images of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS taken on November 5, 2025. The mysterious nature of 3I/ATLAS continues to baffle scientists, especially after the latest images. In recent observations, the ...

Bengaluru residents were treated to a rare celestial spectacle on Saturday evening when Comet Lemmon (C/2025 A6) appeared above the city's western horizon. Many users shared images of the faint green ...

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...

They are beautiful, they are everywhere, and they are absurdly unknown: you are entirely forgiven if you've never heard of foraminifera before. But they play a huge role in the functioning of marine ...

Earth’s radiation can send some molecules spinning or vibrating, which is what makes them greenhouse gases. This infographic explains how relatively few heat-trapping molecules can have a planetary ...

Researchers have identified a new diatom species, Climaconeis heteropolaris, along India's southwestern coast. This discovery marks the first recording of a Climaconeis species on India's west coast.

When we dive into the ocean, we see that the depths of the sea are often dotted with glittery stones and shells that look no less than jewels. To our surprise, they are not real precious gems or metal ...

For the engineer or scientist using spectroscopic laser diagnostics to investigate gas-phase media or plasmas, this book is an excellent resource for gaining a deeper understanding of the physics of ...