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'Zeno effect' verified: Atoms won't move while you watch

One of the oddest predictions of quantum theory - that a system can't change while you're watching it - has been confirmed in an experiment by physicists.

Oct 22nd, 2015

Researchers transform slow emitters into fast light sources

Researchers have developed a new way to control light from phosphorescent emitters at very high speeds. The technique provides a new approach to modulation that could be useful in all kinds of silicon-based nanoscale devices, including computer chips and other optoelectronic components.

Oct 22nd, 2015

Successful industrialization of high-density 3D integrated silicon capacitors for ultra-miniaturized electronic components

Three high-tech SMEs finalize the joint EU-funded PICS project on innovative ALD materials and manufacturing equipment.

Oct 22nd, 2015

Nanoscale diamond 'racetrack' becomes breakthrough Raman laser

New photonic microchip component promises advances in telecommunications.

Oct 21st, 2015

Nano power grids between bacteria

Microorganisms in the sea organise their power supply via tiny power-cables, thus oxidising the greenhouse gas methane.

Oct 21st, 2015

Cobalt atoms on graphene a powerful combo

Graphene doped with nitrogen and augmented with cobalt atoms has proven to be an effective, durable catalyst for the production of hydrogen from water.

Oct 21st, 2015

Sustainable Nanotechnologies Project reports on its second year

During their second annual meeting, held in Venice, Italy on 8-9 October 2015, SUN project partners presented the results obtained during the second 12 months of the SUN - Sustainable Nanotechnologies Project.

Oct 21st, 2015

Using X-ray scattering to measure features a single silicon atom wide

Researchers reported success using an X-ray scattering technique to accurately measure features on a silicon chip to within fractions of a nanometer, or about the width of a single silicon atom.

Oct 21st, 2015

Doubling up improves nanoring design

A new nanoring design shows potential for generating short magnetic pulses and could be used to explore magnetic switching in materials.

Oct 21st, 2015

Nanoislands and skeletal skin boost fuel cell performance

Selective electrodeposition of tin oxide on platinum alloy nanoparticles provides an effective and robust catalyst for polymer electrolyte fuel cells.

Oct 21st, 2015

Umbrella-shaped diamond nanostructures make efficient photon collectors

Luminescent nanostructures may prove to be useful in highly sensitive magnetic sensors or within the realm of quantum computing.

Oct 20th, 2015

Researchers demonstrate atomically thin excitonic laser

An important step towards next-generation ultra-compact photonic and optoelectronic devices has been taken with the realization of a two-dimensional excitonic laser. Scientists embedded a monolayer of tungsten disulfide into a special microdisk resonator to achieve bright excitonic lasing at visible light wavelengths.