Bending light around tight corners without backscattering losses

New photonic crystal waveguide based on topological insulators paves the way to build futuristic light-based computers.

A major step toward non-viral ocular gene therapy using laser and nanotechnology

Gold nanoparticles, which act like 'nanolenses', concentrate the energy produced by the extremely short pulse of a femtosecond laser to create a nanoscale incision on the surface of the eye's retina cells.

Graphene boosts GHz signals into terahertz territory

Graphene can generate clock speeds that transcend today?s GHz limitations.

Solution for next generation nanotransistor chips comes out of thin air

The secret ingredient for the next generation of more powerful electronics could be air, according to new research.

Adapting continuous flow processing to complex nanomaterials to reduce manufacturing costs

The Advanced Synthesis in Continuous Flow Reactor program applies powerful analysis and characterization tools to understand processes at the atomic level to advance manufacturing of fine chemicals and nanosized materials.

Magnetic topological insulator makes its own magnetic field

Physicists have found the first evidence of a two-dimensional material that can become a magnetic topological insulator even when it is not placed in a magnetic field.

A microneedle contact lens patch to treat eye disease

Scientists have developed a contact lens patch with microneedles that could provide a painless and efficient alternative to current methods of treating eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Atomic scale, 2D electronic kagome lattice promises energy efficient devices, quantum computers

Scientists have successfully created an atomic scale, two-dimensional electronic kagome lattice with potential applications in electronics and quantum computing.