Friday, June 8, 2018

Silicon provides means to control quantum bits for faster algorithms

Quantum bits are now easier to manipulate for devices in quantum computing, thanks to enhanced spin-orbit interaction in silicon.

Scientist examines radiation damage in nanostructured materials

An engineering professor examined the potential use of various materials in nuclear reactors in an extensive review article.

Nanotechnology sensor turns molecular fingerprints into bar codes

A new sensor system can detect and analyze molecules with very high precision and without needing bulky equipment. It opens the door to large-scale, image-based detection of materials aided by artificial intelligence.

Nano-Saturn

Supramolecular complex formation: Anthracene macrocycle and C60 fullerene.

Scientists go deep to quantify perovskite properties

Project to study excitons important to next-generation electronics.

Researchers discover an innovative way to manipulate light in silicon

By demonstrating a new type of laser that amplifies light with sound waves in a silicon chip, the team's research represents a significant advance in the field of silicon photonics.

New approach to generating ultrashort laser pulses

Extremely short mid-infrared laser pulses will help scientists explore ultrafast processes in atoms.

Porous silica protects nickel nanoparticle catalyst

Nanoparticles avoid deactivation and convert biomass-derived gas into methane.

Photonics - Getting into the groove

Light focused into nano-grooves in a gold film bonded to an atomically thin crystal flake produces a remarkable frequency doubling effect.

Light-bending nano-patterns for LEDs

Direct nanoscale patterning of LED surfaces brings new possibilities for the control of light.