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Helpful quantum ghosts

Scientists have harnessed the phenomenon of 'spooky action at a distance' to shed light on another unusual and previously difficult aspect of quantum physics - that of distinguishing between two similar quantum devices.

Apr 27th, 2009

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Presenting benefits of nanotechnology in construction

The Nano Cement, Steel, and Construction Industries Conference May 16-17, 2009 is an opportunity to discover nanoconstruction?s buildings as physically, environmentally, and economically efficient in different terrains and climates.

Apr 27th, 2009

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Silicon-based nanocantilevers that operate on photonic principles

As researchers push towards detection of single molecules, single electron spins and the smallest amounts of mass and movement, Yale researchers have demonstrated silicon-based nanocantilevers, smaller than the wavelength of light, that operate on photonic principles eliminating the need for electric transducers and expensive laser setups.

Apr 26th, 2009

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A short course in modern x-ray spectrometry

The XRF Short Course at the University of Western Ontario is a tightly integrated two-week course on the fundamentals, instrumentation, qualitative analysis, sample preparation, quantitative analysis and data reduction methods and software of X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry.

Apr 25th, 2009

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Whiskers of 'quantum cat' offer advanced sensors

A team led by Oxford University scientists has turned one of the key problems with quantum entangled systems - that they are easily 'disturbed' by their environment ?- into an advantage which promises quantum sensors that are fundamentally more sensitive than their conventional counterparts.

Apr 24th, 2009

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