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Converting solar energy to electricity on demand (w/video)

The researchers behind an energy system that makes it possible to capture solar energy, store it for up to eighteen years and release it when and where it is needed have now taken the system a step further. After previously demonstrating how the energy can be extracted as heat, they have now succeeded in getting the system to produce electricity, by connecting it to a thermoelectric generator.

Apr 11th, 2022

Electron lens formed by light: A new method for atomic-resolution electron microscopes

Researchers propose a new method to form an electron lens that will help reduce installation costs for electron microscopes with atomic resolution, proliferating their use. Instead of the electrostatic and magnetic fields employed in conventional electron lenses, they utilized a light field electron-lens.

Apr 11th, 2022

Maintaining the nanostructure of gold and silver in alloys

Engineers have developed a low-temperature annealing method that maintains the structure of gold and silver when the two metals are combined in an alloy. Their discovery will prove useful in the manufacture of contact lenses, holographic optical elements and other optical components, since the new alloys reflect the full spectral range.

Apr 9th, 2022

Live view into catalyst materials

X-ray study shows changes in pore structure during operation.

Apr 9th, 2022

Discovery of matter-wave polaritons sheds new light on photonic quantum technologies

Researchers report the formation of matter-wave polaritons in an optical lattice, an experimental discovery that enables studies of a central quantum science and technology paradigm through direct quantum simulation using ultracold atoms.

Apr 9th, 2022

In a sea of magic angles, 'twistons' keep electrons flowing through three layers of graphene

When it comes to superconductivity, three layers of graphene can be better than two. A new study reveals the atomic details that help explain why.

Apr 9th, 2022

The challenges and prospects of lithium-CO2 dioxide batteries

The lithium-carbon dioxide battery is an emerging energy storage and conversion device. Although development of these batteries is still in its infancy, scientists need a thorough understanding of the critical problems that must be overcome for these batteries to achieve their potential as new energy storage devices.

Apr 8th, 2022

Researchers redefine how liquid and solid layers stick together based on molecular forces

New study reveals how intermolecular forces inform the design of smart materials.

Apr 8th, 2022

First integrated laser on lithium niobate chip

Research paves the way for high-powered telecommunication systems.

Apr 8th, 2022

Engineered crystals could help computers run on less power

A new material could reduce the energy required to control advanced silicon transistors.

Apr 8th, 2022

Invisible helium atoms provide exquisitely sensitive test of fundamental theory

Physicists have developed the most sensitive method ever for measuring the potential energy of an atom (within a hundredth of a decillionth of a joule), and used it to validate one of the most tested theories in physics - quantum electrodynamics (QED).