Nature Physics
Nature Physics offers news and reviews alongside top-quality research papers in a monthly publication, covering the entire spectrum of physics. Physics addresses the properties and interactions of matter and energy, and plays a key role in the development of a broad range of technologies. To reflect this, Nature Physics covers all areas of pure and applied physics research. The journal focuses on core physics disciplines, but is also open to a broad range of topics whose central theme falls within the bounds of physics.
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Electron–phonon coupling resolved by phonon mode and electron energy
Nature Physics, Published online: 06 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02863-3
A two-dimensional spectroscopic technique to probe the strength of electron–phonon coupling has the capability to simultaneously resolve the phonon mode and the electron transition energy — and is bringing fresh insight into the complex interactions of phonons and electrons in a range of materials. -
Fractional charges under the microscope
Nature Physics, Published online: 06 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02909-6
Fractionalized excitations typically require ultra-clean materials at low temperature and high magnetic field to emerge. Experiments on a simple graphene platform now reveal ideal conditions for the visualization of these fragile collective states. -
Proof-of-principle demonstration of muon production with an ultrashort high-intensity laser
Nature Physics, Published online: 06 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02872-2
Muons are conventionally produced from cosmic rays or with a proton accelerator. Now a proof-of-principle experiment demonstrates the feasibility of muon production with a laser-driven electron beam with gigaelectronvolt energy in a lead converter target. -
Observation of Floquet states in graphene
Nature Physics, Published online: 06 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02889-7
The feasibility of Floquet engineering in graphene has been called into question due to its fast decoherence processes. Measurements of graphene’s photoemission spectrum now support the generation of Floquet states in this material. -
Robust and resource-optimal dynamic pattern formation of Min proteins in vivo
Nature Physics, Published online: 05 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02878-w
Oscillatory Min protein patterns prevent abnormal bacterial cell division. Now it is shown that Min pattern formation is resource efficient and involves wavelength-invariant oscillations that are robust to physiological changes. -
Outside-in regulation of cellular clocks
Nature Physics, Published online: 05 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02882-0
Circadian clocks and cell division cycles are coupled. Now a study shows how cell-to-cell synchronization of circadian rhythms regulates cell division and growth. -
Synthetic cells get into shape
Nature Physics, Published online: 05 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02906-9
Shape changes in biological cells are driven by an active network of biopolymers. Now, similar deformations are observed in synthetic cell membranes. -
Altermagnet with a metallic touch
Nature Physics, Published online: 02 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41567-025-02894-w
Metallic altermagnets — distinct from conventional ferromagnets and antiferromagnets — hold potential for advanced spintronic applications. Now, experiments reveal room-temperature altermagnetism with antisymmetric spin polarization in a metallic oxide.