Deformation and Organization of Droplet-Encapsulated Soft Beads
Droplet-encapsulated gels (DEGs) morphologies shown for different values of the liquid fraction (horizontal) and the elastocapillary number (vertical).
Shunsuke Saita et al.
Phys. Rev. Lett. 137, 148203 (2026)
Editorial: Physical Review X at Fifteen
Physical Review X (PRX) is celebrating its 15th anniversary with a special cover image that honors the legacy of groundbreaking research the journal has published over the years.
Denis Bartolo and Brent Grocholski
Phys. Rev. X 16, 030001 (2026)
Tip-enhanced molecular fluorescence microscopy with atomic-scale resolution
Scanning probe techniques have transformed our ability to study materials at the atomic scale, providing atom-by-atom views of surfaces. Tip-enhanced molecular fluorescence microscopy combines scanning probes with optical fluorescence. Such optical techniques normally have spatial resolution limited by the wavelength of the light used. However, using the scanning tip itself as a nanoscale optical antenna confines the electromagnetic field to the tip apex, achieving superresolution down to the atomic scale. Fluorescence is a fundamental probe of materials that reveals electronic structure and vibronic properties by exciting electrons to higher levels and observing the photons emitted when they relax. These capabilities are of particular interest for studying and identifying molecules, submolecular structures, and their reactions. This review discusses the techniques of tip-enhanced molecular fluorescence microscopy and the new insights they have revealed.
Anna Rosławska et al.
Rev. Mod. Phys. 98, 025007 (2026)
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage
This Collection showcases the latest advances and ideas in carbon capture, utilization, and storage, including modeling, materials- and chemistry-based research, techno-economic analysis, and more.
Physics and Control of Energy Systems
This collection from PRX Energy showcases physics-informed methods for energy systems, with an emphasis on control, optimization, reliability, and resilience under uncertainty.
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