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The University of Gothenburg (Swedish: Göteborgs universitet) is a university in Sweden's second largest city, Gothenburg. The University is the third-oldest of the current Swedish universities and with 37,000 students and 6000 staff members it is one of the largest universities in the Nordic countries.

A pulse of light makes polaritons disappear

“Polaritons are a peculiar state, a kind of quasi-particles consisting of part-light and part-matter that can bring unexpected abilities to conventional chemical reactions. New research reveals that when the polaritons are hit by very short pulses of light they collapse …

The influence of AI on trust in human interaction

“As AI becomes increasingly realistic, our trust in those with whom we communicate may be compromised. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have examined how advanced AI systems impact our trust in the individuals we interact with. In one scenario …

Light, electrons and energy in the mix

“Recent discoveries show previously unknown ways to change the very nature of materials by coupling the light-induced movement of electrons to energy transitions inside them. Something very strange is formed - neither pure energy nor physical motion. “It’s hard to …

An illuminated water droplet creates an ‘optical atom’

“Shining light on a water droplet creates effects analogous to what happens in an atom. This can help us understand how atoms work, write researchers from the University of Gothenburg in a new journal article. If you whisper by the …

New method develops mathematical understanding

“Children who develop a deeper understanding of numbers at preschool age become better at mathematics than those who learn to count forwards and backwards one step at a time. This is the finding of research carried out at the University …

Microscopy method paves the way for new discoveries

“A groundbreaking microscopy technique that makes it possible to study biomolecules, nature’s smallest biological building blocks, in a new, more efficient way. This is presented by researchers from Chalmers and University of Gothenburg, using so-called nanochannels to study the …

New technology enables the detection of microplastics from road wear

“A new study shows that a form of optical tweezers can be used to detect small microplastics from tires and road wear, that previously has been too small to detect. The results can be used to develop more sustainable tires …

Magnetic storage that runs on light

“Researchers at the Department of Physics have carried out projects to make magnetic storage operate with light, making it more energy efficient, smaller, and about 10 000 times faster than what is currently available. Contact Alexander Friemann Dmitriev Professor +46 …

Quantum mechanics paves the way for more stable organic solar cells

“Quantum mechanics can be used to create more stable and more easily produced organic solar cells. These are the findings of new research from the University of Gothenburg. Organic solar cells have many advantages compared with traditional silicon-based solar cells …

New AI tool can revolutionise microscopy

“An AI tool developed at the University of Gothenburg offers new opportunities for analysing images taken with microscopes. A study shows that the tool, which has already received international recognition, can fundamentally change microscopy and pave the way for new …