Institut Pascal

Observation of a supersolid phase in a spin-orbit coupled exciton-polariton Bose-Einstein condensate

In Bose-Einstein condensates, spin-orbit coupling (SOC) produces supersolidity. It is a peculiar state of matter, which, in addition to the superfluid behavior, shows periodic density modulation typical for crystals. Here, we report the fabrication of an original type of optical...

Contraceptive use in women of childbearing age with bipolar disorder

INTRODUCTION: Unplanned pregnancies are frequent in women with bipolar disorder (BD) while perinatal period is associated with a higher risk of relapse. Effective contraception during childbearing age in BD could reduce the risk of unplanned pregnancy and its consequences. The pr...

Experimental full-field investigation of stress development in austenite during the thermally-activated transformation of a Cu-Al-Ni single crystal

The paper presents an experimental analysis of the stress field developing within austenite in a Cu-Al-Ni single crystal during its thermally-activated transformation to martensite. Starting from a virgin sample in austenitic state, fifty homogeneous cooling-heating cycles allowe...