Scientists dive deep into hidden world of quantum states
New technique could lead to new microprocessors that defy Moore's Law.
Jul 8th, 2020
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Fluorescent peptide nanoparticles, in every color of the rainbow
Researchers have designed peptide nanoparticles that can each glow in a variety of colors, opening the door for many new biomedical applications.
Jul 8th, 2020
Read morePorous graphene ribbons doped with nitrogen for electronics and quantum computing
Scientists have succeeded in producing the first graphene ribbons whose crystal lattice contains both periodic pores and a regular pattern of nitrogen atoms. The structure of this new material resembles a ladder, with each rung containing two atoms of nitrogen.
Jul 8th, 2020
Read morePurifying water with the help of nanomaterials, bacteria and the sun
Researchers have developed a wood-based steam generator that, with the help of bacterial-produced nanomaterials, harnesses solar energy to purify water.
Jul 8th, 2020
Read moreDetecting hidden nanostructures by converting light into sound
Researchers have found a way to detect nanostructures buried under many layers of opaque material, using very high frequency sound waves induced by light. Their findings are promising in view of applications in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, such as wafer alignment.
Jul 8th, 2020
Read moreGraphene: It is all about the toppings
For many applications in electronics and energy technology, graphene must be combined with other materials: Since graphene is so thin, its properties drastically change when other materials are brought into direct contact with it.
Jul 8th, 2020
Read moreOld X-rays, new vision: A nano-focused X-ray laser
Researchers enhance the accuracy of X-ray free-electron laser measurements closer to the diameter of typical atoms than previously possible.
Jul 8th, 2020
Read moreContest between superconductivity and insulating states in Magic Angle Graphene
Researchers develop a set of entirely novel knobs to control correlated electrons and demonstrate that superconductivity can exist without insulating phases in Magic Angle Twisted Bi-layer Graphene.
Jul 7th, 2020
Read moreAtomic 'Swiss Army Knife' precisely measures materials for quantum computers
Scientists have developed a novel instrument that can make three kinds of atom-scale measurements simultaneously: It images single atoms. It maps atomic-scale hills and valleys on metal and insulating surfaces. And it records the flow of current across atom-thin materials subject to giant magnetic fields.
Jul 7th, 2020
Read moreLimitations of super-resolution microscopy overcome
The smallest cell structures can now be imaged even better: The combination of two microscopy methods makes fluorescence imaging with molecular resolution possible for the first time.
Jul 7th, 2020
Read moreExcitation of robust materials
Physics team observed extremely fast electronic changes in real time in a special material class.
Jul 7th, 2020
Read moreWhen imaging atoms, blurrier is better
Scientists have developed a new form of ptychography that uses complex algorithms to achieve faster, more efficient imaging with picometer (one-trillionth of a meter) precision that won?t damage samples so easily.
Jul 7th, 2020
Read moreElectrically focus-tuneable ultrathin lens for high-resolution square subpixels
Researchers have invented an electrically focus-tunable, graphene-based ultrathin subpixel square lens device that demonstrates excellent focusing performance.
Jul 6th, 2020
Read moreA highly effective and safe nanocrystal to combat dangers of radiation
Inducing surface strain to CeO2/Mn3O4 heterostructured nanocrystals can enhance antioxidant properties.
Jul 6th, 2020
Read more2D semiconductors found to be close-to-ideal fractional quantum hall platform
Researchers discover a quantum fluid - fractional quantum Hall states, one of the most delicate phases of matter - in a monolayer 2D semiconductor; finding could provide a unique test platform for future applications in quantum computing.
Jul 6th, 2020
Read moreNew insights into van der Waals materials
Scientists provide new insights into the interactions of layered materials with laser and electron beams.
Jul 6th, 2020
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