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Critical phenomena: universal behavior of matter

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Critical phenomena embody one of the most fascinating and complex aspects of contemporary physics. At the crossroads of phase transitions and condensed matter theory, they reveal an astonishing form of universal behavior that is shared by systems that are very different in nature. These phenomena, observed near critical points, testify to abrupt breaks in physical … Read more

The cosmic matter-antimatter asymmetry

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The matter-antimatter asymmetry in the Universe remains a fascinating enigma in cosmology and fundamental physics. While the Standard Model predicts a symmetric creation of matter and antimatter during the Big Bang, our observations show a striking predominance of matter in the current Universe. This imbalance raises profound questions about the nature of physical laws, the … Read more