Unexpected effect could lead to lower-power memory, computing devices

An unexpected phenomenon known as zero field switching (ZFS) could lead to smaller, lower-power memory and computing devices than presently possible.

Imaging technique pulls plasmon data together

Scientists' hyperspectral method analyzes many plasmonic nanoparticles in an instant.

Plasmons triggered in nanotube quantum wells

A novel quantum effect observed in a carbon nanotube film could lead to the development of unique lasers and other optoelectronic devices.

Scientists create diodes made of light

Photonics researchers have achieved the extra-ordinary by creating a diode consisting of light that can be used, for the first time, in miniaturised photonic circuits.

World's first observation of spin arrangements using neutron transmission

Scientists have succeeded in observing electron spin arrangements in sample materials by applying a neutron beam to a sample and quantifying the neutrons transmitted through it.

Domain walls allow dissipationless chiral edge conduction of electrons

Chiral edge states could offer a way to store and manipulate information in low-power electronic devices.

New books on nanotechnology

Here are some now books on nanotechnology topics that just got published.

Sensing cancer before it's too late

A biomedical engineer develops more sensitive cancer diagnostics and more effective treatments.

Monocrystalline silicon thin film for cost-cutting solar cells with 10-times faster growth rate fabricated

Controlling nano surface roughness of porous silicon.