Magnetic-spin interactions that allow spin-manipulation by electrical control allow potential applications in energy-efficient spintronic devices. Researchers describe for the first time the induction of such interactions in a layered material tantalum-sulfide by addition of iron atoms, and tuning by insertion of protons.
Jun 16th, 2021
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Optical cloaks hide objects in plain view by controlling the flow of electromagnetic radiation around them.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Researchers develop ultra-thin film that allows people to see clearly in the dark and could revolutionise night vision. This first-of-its-kind thin film is ultra-compact and one day could work on standard glasses. The new prototype tech, based on nanoscale crystals, could be used for defence, as well as making it safer to drive at night and walking home after dark.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Scientists succeeded in detecting a previously unknown quantum effect in the angular distributions of photoelectrons from cryogenic mass-selected metal clusters.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Scientists have proven that small objects, just like big ones, are capable of perfect light absorption. The results of this research will be helpful in the development of new technologies for wireless transfer of energy and data.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Researchers report on which platinum species are active in high-temperature oxidations and what changes they can undergo in the course of the process - important prerequisites for the optimization of catalysts.
Jun 15th, 2021
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An international team of collaborators has made the first direct observation of the anionic redox reaction in a lithium-rich battery material. The research opens up pathways for improving existing battery cathodes - and designing new ones.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Researchers developed a non-contact and non-destructive measurement method using laser ultrasound in such a way that the elastic properties of nanostructured materials can be characterized in detail.
Jun 15th, 2021
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A tiny device incorporates a compound made from starch and baking soda to harvest energy from movement.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Researchers have managed to create a stable giant vortex in interacting polariton condensates, addressing a known challenge in quantized fluid dynamics. The findings open possibilities in creating uniquely structured coherent light sources and exploring many-body physics under unique extreme conditions.
Jun 15th, 2021
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A technique for labeling and retrieving DNA data files from a large pool could help make DNA data storage feasible.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Physicists have used ultrashort laser pulses to probe the dynamics of photoelectron emission in tungsten crystals.
Jun 15th, 2021
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Flexible control of the propagating direction of near-field light can be realized with hyperbolic metamaterials, using an all-electric metasource.
Jun 14th, 2021
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By shining laser light on semiconducting moire superlattices formed by stacking two atomically thin materials, researchers found a new class of electronic excited states called 'moire trions'. The study opens up new opportunities to develop trion-based quantum optical emitters and offers new approaches to explore moire physics.
Jun 14th, 2021
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The future of quantum computing may depend on the further development and understanding of semiconductor materials known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). These atomically thin materials develop unique and useful electrical, mechanical, and optical properties when they are manipulated by pressure, light, or temperature.
Jun 14th, 2021
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Scientists have unveiled how a popular 2D material, molybdenum disulfide (MoS2), flashes into existence during chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
Jun 11th, 2021
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