Quantum simulation technique yields topological soliton state in SSH model

Using atomic quantum-simulation to replicate the properties of a topological insulator, a team of researchers has directly observed for the first time the protected boundary state of the topological insulator trans-polyacetylene. The transport properties of this organic polymer are typical of topological insulators and of the Su-Schrieffer-Heeger (SSH) model.

Hyperprecise measurement with Bose-Einstein condensates

New atom interferometer could measure inertial forces with record-setting accuracy.

Germanium's semiconducting and optical properties probed under pressure

Germanium may not be a household name like silicon, its group-mate on the periodic table, but it has great potential for use in next-generation electronics and energy technology.

Random access memory on a low energy diet

Researchers laid the foundation for a new memory chip concept. It has the potential to use considerably less energy than the chips produced to date.

First observation of magnetic phase transition in 2-D materials

Scientists have demonstrated the magnetic behavior of a special class of 2D materials. This is the first experimental proof to a theory proposed more than 70 years ago.

Controlling the organizational behavior of nanoparticles with polymers

By harnessing the intrinsic organizational properties of polymeric tethers, nanoparticles can be programmed to self-assemble into a variety of micron-sized domain structures in a reversible way.

A new direction in ophthalmic development: Nanoparticle drug delivery systems

The purpose of this review is to indicate how nano- and microcarriers of drug substances can solve the problems with the drug delivery in the ocular tissues, to indicate the possible hazards and side effects, depending on the polymer nature and route of administration, and to visualize the future potential of these carriers in the pharmaceutical practice.

Creating a plasmonic nanolaser using nanoparticles

Researchers have developed a plasmonic nanolaser that operates at visible light frequencies and uses so-called dark lattice modes.

Researchers succeed in producing OLED electrodes from graphene

For the first time, it has been possible to produce functional OLED electrodes from graphene.