Tag Archives: Materials
New superconducting diode could improve performance of quantum computers and artificial intelligence
A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has developed a more energy-efficient, tunable superconducting diode—a [...]
Graphene smart membranes can control water
Credit: University of Manchester Researchers at The University of Manchester’s National Graphene Institute (NGI) have [...]
Shrinking endoscopes with meta-optical fibers
A meta-optic is optimized for integration with the coherent fiber bundle, whereas the individual fiber [...]
Research finds new molecular structures in boron-based nanoclusters
New research shows that clusters of boron and lanthanide atoms form an interesting and stable [...]
Gravitational waves innovation could help unlock cosmic secrets
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New frontiers in the study of the universe—and gravitational waves—have been [...]
Graphene could be key to controlling water evaporation
This visualisation shows layers of graphene used for membranes. Credit: University of Manchester Graphene coatings [...]
New spectroscopy method reveals accelerated relaxation dynamics in compressed cerium-based metallic glass
Two-time correlation functions of the ce-based MG measured by HP-XPCS at different pressures during compression. [...]
How gold nanoparticles could improve solar energy storage
When exposed to sunlight, star-shaped gold nanoparticles coated with a semiconductor allow efficient production of [...]
Physicists uncover ‘parallel circuits’ of spin currents in antiferromagnets
Left: An antiferromagnet can function as “parallel electrical circuits” carrying Néel spin currents. Right: A [...]
Quantum dot white LEDs achieve record efficiency
Researchers created nanomaterial-based white LEDs that exhibit a record high efficiency thanks to quantum dots [...]
Calculation shows why heavy quarks get caught up in the flow
The data points on this graph show that the interactions of heavy quarks (Q) with [...]
Slippery when dry
By creating the graphene-encapsulated diamond ball bearings, or “scrolls”, Sumant’s team found a way to [...]
CERN experiment may help physicists work out the content of neutrino beams
Schematic top-view layout of the NA61/SHINE experiment in the configuration used during the 2017 proton [...]
Smart window controls light and heat, kills microorganisms
Photographs showing one of the three properties of the sterile smart window: control of visible [...]
The hunt for elusive axion particles: Experiments suggest better methods for exploring the dark sector
The expected and actual 90% C.L.s from CCM120 for the ALP-photon coupling gaγ. Also included is [...]