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New quantum phase discovered for developing hybrid materials

These findings are expected to help with the development of hybrid materials for use in harsh environments, such as outer space, by applying the technique to a variety of materials.

November 8, 2022 Read more

Silicon photonic MEMS take a step forward

Nanomechanical movement in silicon photonics enables efficient wavelength demultiplexing for fiber-optic communications.

November 7, 2022 Read more

New quasiparticle discovered in moire patterns

New species of exciton discovered with novel characteristics in moire crystal superlattice.

November 7, 2022 Read more

Janus Bi: creating advanced nanotechnology to imitate natural light conversion processes

The JANUS BI project will produce highly asymmetrical nano-architectures containing 2D materials with different functionalities on the two opposite sides.

November 7, 2022 Read more

Clever method for separating nano-components

Physicists find a solution for the controllable separation of the undesired bonding between nano-components.

November 7, 2022 Read more

Erbium atoms in silicon: A prime candidate for quantum networks

Researchers pioneered the integration of erbium atoms with special optical properties into a silicon crystal. The atoms can thus be connected by light at a wavelength that is commonly used in telecommunications.

November 7, 2022 Read more

Metasurface-based nanoprinting: displaying optical image at the nanoscale resolution

This review summarizes summarize the development of metasurface-based nanoprinting in recent years.

November 7, 2022 Read more

New technique simultaneously locates multiple defects on microchip circuits

The technique relies on a relatively inexpensive and common imaging tool, an atomic force microscope (AFM), and it may provide a new way to test the interconnected wiring of computer chips in the factory.

November 5, 2022 Read more

New materials could enable longer-lasting implantable batteries

Pacemakers and other medical devices, as well as long-distance drones and remote sensors, could require fewer battery replacements with new approach.

November 5, 2022 Read more

Engineers develop a low-cost, quantum-dot-enhanced terahertz camera

The device provides greater sensitivity and speed than previous versions, and could be used for industrial inspection, airport security, and communications.

November 5, 2022 Read more

Light-driven molecular motors light up

Combining two light-mediated functions in a single molecule is quite challenging. Researchers have now succeeded in doing just that, in two different ways.

November 4, 2022 Read more

Floppy or not: AI predicts properties of complex metamaterials

Researchers tested how well artificial intelligence (AI) can predict the properties of so-called combinatorial mechanical metamaterials.

November 4, 2022 Read more

New study introduces the best graphite films

A recent study has proposed a strategy to synthesize single-crystalline graphite films orders of magnitude large, up to inch scale.

November 4, 2022 Read more

New model found for microsphere-enhanced interferometry

Scientists have developed a new model for modeling microscopic imaging under microsphere-enhanced interference microscopy.

November 4, 2022 Read more

Research into thermal properties of cellulose nanofibers yields surprising results

Researchers investigated previously unknown thermal properties of cellulose nanofibers, and their findings show these materials could be even more useful still.

November 4, 2022 Read more

Magnetic molecules on surfaces: Advances and challenges in molecular nanoscience

A new review analyses the most updated knowledge on the processes of deposition and organization of magnetic molecules on surfaces (nanostructuring), a determining process for the progress of technologies that involve a miniaturisation of engines and a more efficient functioning in nanometric dimensions.

November 3, 2022 Read more