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Demonstrating Feshbach resonances between a single ion and ultracold atoms

Researchers study the interaction between lithium atoms and barium ion isolated in ultrahigh vacuum and trapped using light traps.

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Whispering electrons in graphene

This new work constitutes a proof of concept for graphene whisperitronic devices.

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Negative capacitance in topological transistors could reduce computing's unsustainable energy load

Researchers have discovered that negative capacitance could lower the energy used in electronics and computing, which represents 8% of global electricity demand.

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Fabricating stable, high-mobility transistors for next-generation display technologies

The trade-off between carrier mobility and stability in amorphous oxide semiconductor-based thin film transistors (TFTs) has been finally overcome in an ingeniously fabricated indium tin zinc oxide TFT. This could pave the way for the design of display technologies that are cheaper than current silicon-based technologies.

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How to transform vacancies into quantum information

New findings could help the design of industrially relevant quantum materials for sensing, computing and communication.

December 15, 2021 Read more

New algorithm drives use of AI in material sciences

Scientists have successfully developed an algorithm to precisely and efficiently predict the potential energy state of individual molecules using quantum mechanical data.

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Scientists create stable materials for more efficient solar cells

Researchers have developed a new process for producing stable perovskite materials to create more efficient solar cells.

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Shape-morphing microrobots deliver drugs to cancer cells (w/video)

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers made fish-shaped microrobots that are guided with magnets to cancer cells, where a pH change triggers them to open their mouths and release their chemotherapy cargo.

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Flawed diamonds may provide perfect interface for quantum computers

Researchers have developed an interface approach to control the diamond nitrogen-vacancy centers in a way that allows direct translation to quantum devices.

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Advancing photonics materials with cellular automation

Inspired by the 'Game of Life', researchers are applying cellular automation to efficiently model phase change materials with multiple optical phases for next-generation photonics devices.

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Magnetic tunnel junction technology for the Angstrom semiconductor era

A research group has shown that fast switching down to 3.5 ns in sub-five-nm ultra-small magnetic tunnel junctions can be achieved by engineering relaxation time. The new technology is expected to lead to the replacement of high-speed DRAM with spintronic non-volatile memory.

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Unbreakable bionic glove made from silk for human-machine-interfacing

Researchers have designed the new electronic material CareGum. It is highly adaptable and has unique sensing properties. It could enable those who cannot speak to speak again. Also, it allows digital rehabilitation programs to ensure quick recovery of injured body parts.

December 14, 2021 Read more

Color-sorting metalenses boost imaging sensitivity

Technology advance enables filter-free imaging sensors that are poised to improve low-light and fast imaging for smartphones and autonomous vehicles.

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'Crazy' light emitters: Physicists see an unusual quantum phenomenon

Scientists experimentally confirmed a highly unusual movement of light emitting particles in atomically-thin semiconductors: Electronic quasiparticles, known as excitons, seemed to move in opposite directions at the same time.

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Losing isn't always bad: Gaining topology from loss

An international collaboration has demonstrated a novel topology arising from losses in hybrid light-matter particles, introducing a new avenue to induce the highly-prized effects inherent to conventional topological materials, which can potentially revolutionise electronics.

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Surfing the spin wave in graphene

Researchers have demonstrated a new way to measure the quintessential properties of spin waves in graphene.

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