Researchers have studied the interaction between microwave fields and electronic defect states inside the oxide layer of field-effect transistors at cryogenic temperatures. They found that the physics of such defect states are consistent with driven two-level systems possessing long coherence times, and that their induced dynamics can be coherently and independently controlled.
Oct 19th, 2016
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Scientists report the development of a new extensible wiring technique capable of controlling superconducting quantum bits, representing a significant step towards to the realization of a scalable quantum computer.
Oct 18th, 2016
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Pressures greater than the center of the Earth may create as yet unknown new materials.
Oct 18th, 2016
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In a development beneficial for both industry and environment, researchers have created a high-quality coating for organic electronics that promises to decrease processing time as well as energy requirements.
Oct 18th, 2016
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By studying individual nanocrystals being either isolated or surrounded by 'neighbors', researchers explicitly visualized for the first time band structure modification introduced by effective coupling between semiconductor nanocrystals upon close contact.
Oct 18th, 2016
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Chemists have discovered that one or more organic compounds in a family that traditionally has been known as pollutants could offer an important advance to make cheap, reliable batteries.
Oct 18th, 2016
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Researchers are exploring how to control these block copolymers by capturing the early stages of structure development using laser induced ultra-fast heating and cooling.
Oct 18th, 2016
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Scientists have demonstrated graphene coating protects glass from corrosion. Their research can contribute to solving problems related to glass corrosion in several industries.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreResearchers discovered a novel way to fabricate pure gold nanostructures by the additive direct-write lithography called FEBID. This work will open a new door for applications of 3D gold devices.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read morePre-treating the fabric surface of the bandages used to treat burns with enzymes and polyethylene glycol or cellulase may promote the adhesion of antibacterial nanoparticles and improve their bacteria-repelling ability.
Oct 18th, 2016
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By forcefully embedding two silicon atoms in a diamond matrix, researchers have demonstrated for the first time on a single chip all the components needed to create a quantum bridge to link quantum computers together.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreThe cancer therapy targets specific cancer cells using single-walled carbon nanotubes that bind directly to the tumor, then are heated with near-infrared light.
Oct 18th, 2016
Read moreScientists have devised an innovative approach to form valuable carbon-carbon bonds from ubiquitous but traditionally unreactive carbon-hydrogen bonds.
Oct 18th, 2016
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Several peptides have an antibacterial effect - but they are broken down in the human body too quickly to exert this effect. Empa researchers have now succeeded in encasing peptides in a protective coat, which could prolong their life in the human body.
Oct 18th, 2016
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Researchers have succeeded in developing porous acupuncture needles that offer enhanced therapeutic properties by applying nanotechnology on the acupuncture needles for the first time in the world.
Oct 17th, 2016
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A new type of atomic force microscope (AFM) uses nanowires as tiny sensors. Unlike standard AFM, the device with a nanowire sensor enables measurements of both the size and direction of forces.
Oct 17th, 2016
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