Shern Ren Tee
ABOUT
Shern Ren is studying towards a PhD degree in physics at the National University of Singapore. When he isn't working on the statistical mechanics of nanomachines and single-molecule systems, you may find him scratching his head over politics, education and the mathematics of Threes.
Stories by Shern Ren Tee
Under Quantum Lock And Key
China leads the world in quantum key distribution (QKD) technology, which promises to lay the foundations for an ‘unhackable’ quantum internet.
Exotic ‘Four Neutron-No Proton’ Particle Confirmed
For the first time, researchers have confirmed the existence of a unique particle made up of four neutrons and no protons—the tetraneutron.
Accurately Measuring Plasma With Interference
Researchers have developed a method to precisely measure the electron density of plasma even at atmospheric pressure.
Wave-Bending Cloaks Conquer Corners & Bumps
Optical cloaks that can bend electromagnetic waves could pave the way for the development of next generation photonic and plasmonic devices.
Color Correction With An Ultra-Thin Lens
Scientists have demonstrated that tiny silicon antennae could help make color correcting lens much thinner.
For Precision, Two Clocks Are Better Than One
The optical lattice clocks use lasers to create "egg box" structures that contain single atoms, leading to unprecedented precision.
Bridging Two Mysteries At The Heart Of Quantum Physics
It turns out that wave-particle duality is simply the quantum uncertainty principle in disguise.
Watching The Planets Collide, In Real Time
By monitoring the temperature changes in dust clouds over two years, astronomers have been able to track a recent planetary collision.
Dynamic Imaging At Four Trillion Frames Per Second
The STAMP camera can capture images at four trillion frames a second without the need for repetitive measurements.