Optoelectronics: Tapering off for efficiency
A new compact structure enables efficient lasers to be realized on silicon chips.
Sep 11th, 2015
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Researchers give nanosheets local magnetic properties
In new work, researchers show that by growing the magnetic layers on various 2D crystals, better known as nanosheets, you can control the preferred direction of the magnetism very locally.
Sep 10th, 2015
Read moreTeam announces breakthrough observation of Mott transition in a superconductor
The discovery experimentally connects the worlds of classical and quantum mechanics and illuminates the mysterious nature of the Mott transition. It also could shed light on non-equilibrium physics, which is poorly understood but governs most of what occurs in our world. The finding may also represent a step towards more efficient electronics based on the Mott transition.
Sep 10th, 2015
Read moreUltrafast electron camera visualizes ripples in 2-D material
Understanding motions of thin layers may help design solar cells, electronics and catalysts of the future.
Sep 10th, 2015
Read moreUltrafast uncoupled magnetism in atoms
Future computers will require a magnetic material which can be manipulated ultra-rapidly by breaking the strong magnetic coupling. In a new study, Swedish and German scientists demonstrate that even the strongest magnetic coupling may be broken within picoseconds. This will open up an exciting new area of research.
Sep 10th, 2015
Read moreHow to spawn an 'exceptional ring'
Researchers create exotic states that could lead to new kinds of sensors and optical devices.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read moreManipulating the rotational direction of artificial molecular motors using supramolecules
Researchers have fabricated molecular motors on a metal substrate using supramolecules, and successfully reversed rotation of molecular motors by rearranging bonding between molecules that constitute a supramolecule.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read moreScience provides new way to peer into nanopores
Researchers develop technique to characterize nanoscale spaces in porous materials.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read moreLightsabers, anyone? Physicists show 'molecules' made of light may be possible
It's not lightsaber time, not yet. But a team of theoretical physicists has taken another step toward building objects out of photons, and the findings hint that weightless particles of light can be joined into a sort of 'molecule' with its own peculiar force.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read morePhysicists catch a magnetic wave that offers promise for more energy-efficient computing
A team of physicists has taken pictures of a theorized but previously undetected magnetic wave, the discovery of which offers the potential to be an energy-efficient means to transfer data in consumer electronics.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read moreBioelectronic nose can sniff out contamination in drinking water
New technology could be used to detect drugs at airports, test food quality and develop perfumes.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read moreOne step towards faster organic electronics
For years we have believed that ordered polymer chains increase the conductivity of plastic. And a new generation of polymers has been developed. It is true that these new polymers are more conductive, but for completely different reasons - according to new research.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read moreUsing natural nanoparticles to remove perfluorinated compounds from polluted soils
Researchers have developed a method to remove PFOS from soil by binding them to natural minerals. This method can be used to extract PFOS from contaminated soil and prevent leakage of PFOS to the groundwater.
Sep 9th, 2015
Read moreJapanese paper art inspires new 3-D nanofabrication method
Researchers have created complex 3-D micro- and nanostructures out of silicon and other materials found in advanced technologies using a new assembly method that uses cuts to advantage.
Sep 8th, 2015
Read moreBy combining semiconducting nanowires and bacteria to produce liquid fuel
Three pioneers in the field of synthetic photosynthesis discuss the potential of this technology and the challenges that must be overcome to make it commonplace.
Sep 8th, 2015
Read moreHalf diamond, half cubic boron, all cutting business
Researchers combine diamond and cubic boron nitride with a novel alloying process for a superhard material.
Sep 8th, 2015
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