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Laser additive manufacturing of Si/ZrO2 tunable crystalline phase 3D nanostructures
Researchers propose an approach for laser 3D additive manufacturing of nanoscale structures out of inorganic materials.
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Fabricating complex hierarchical biomimetic patterns with the use of novel spatiotemporally tailored interfering laser beams
Researchers report a novel approach for tailoring the laser induced surface topography upon femtosecond pulsed laser irradiation and the use of Direct Laser Interference Patterning.
April 7, 2022 Read more
Solar nanowire-nanotube filter offers easy access to clean drinking water
Scientists have developed a highly efficient water purification filter that uses only solar power. The prototype can supply clean drinking water even at remote places to small populations and can be easily scaled-up.
April 7, 2022 Read more
6-Axis Stage based on Precision Hexapod Micro-Robot is Designed for New Nano-Positioning Applications
This high-resolution 6-axis robotic stage from PI is compact, works in any orientation, and is ideal for any application that requires precision motion in 4, 5 or 6 degrees of freedom - from life sciences to aero-space engineering.
April 7, 2022 Read more
Nerve stimulation with the help of implantable mini solar cells
An international research team has successfully developed and tested a concept in which nerves are stimulated with light pulses. The method provides considerable advantages for medicine and opens up a wide range of possible applications.
April 7, 2022 Read more
Microcavities as a sensor platform
Sensors are a pillar of the Internet of Things, providing the data to control all sorts of objects. Here, precision is essential, and this is where quantum technologies could make a difference. Researchers are now demonstrating how nanoparticles in tiny optical resonators can be transferred into quantum regime and used as high-precision sensors.
April 7, 2022 Read more
New quantum dots for quantum networks
Researchers develop new quantum dot circuits that have the potential to efficiently convert photon quantum information into electron spin, which may help advance the field of quantum networks and the quantum internet.
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In race to build quantum computing hardware, silicon begins to shine
This research promises to accelerate the use of silicon technology as viable alternatives to the other competing quantum computing technologies, such as superconductors or trapped ions.
April 6, 2022 Read more
Future catalytic converters could give more bang for your buck
Study points way to better use of the expensive metal rhodium.
April 6, 2022 Read more
New research on thinnest lenses could shape the future of technology
Researchers have now established a standard method to compare flat-lens technologies and designs.
April 6, 2022 Read more
Opening up the electromagnetic spectrum (w/video)
New parity time symmetric system opens up range of wavelengths to researchers, engineers.
April 6, 2022 Read more
Tailored single photons: Optical control of photons as the key to new technologies
Physicists have developed a novel concept for generating individual photons with tailored properties, the controlled manipulation of which is of fundamental importance for photonic quantum technologies.
April 6, 2022 Read more
Cutting-edge research into cool plasma brings sci-fi healing closer
From Star Trek to Wolverine and Dune, instant wound healing has been a show-stealer in many science-fiction and fantasy films. Scientists have now used a simulation of a new experimental technique to determine accurate electron cross-sections in liquid using a micro-jet of water just 15 micrometres in diameter.
April 6, 2022 Read more
Nanopores in microparticles from treated plastic waste good at grabbing carbon dioxide
What seems like a win-win for a pair of pressing environmental problems describes a newly discovered chemical technique to turn waste plastic into an effective carbon dioxide (CO2) sorbent for industry.
April 6, 2022 Read more
Sugar-coated nanoparticles target macrophages, reverse pulmonary fibrosis
Nanoparticle platform delivers a nucleotide that blocks production of scar-promoting protein .
April 5, 2022 Read more
Shedding new light on controlling material properties
New scaling law governing extreme nonlinear optical phenomena in solids discovered.
April 5, 2022 Read more
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