X-ray imaging and computer modeling help map electric properties of nanomaterials (w/video)

Researchers have developed a new approach for studying piezoelectric materials by using ultrafast 3-D X-ray imaging and computer modeling. Their integrated approach can help us better understand material behavior and engineer more powerful and energy-efficient technologies.

Discovery of new transparent thin film material could improve electronics and solar cells

Conductivity is highest-ever for thin film oxide semiconductor material.

Physicists demonstrate photonic hypercrystals for control of light-matter interaction

Control of light-matter interaction is central to fundamental phenomena and technologies such as photosynthesis, lasers, LEDs and solar cells. Researchers have now demonstrated a new class of artificial media called photonic hypercrystals that can control light-matter interaction in unprecedented ways.

First underwater carpet cloak realized, with metamaterial

have designed and fabricated an underwater acoustic carpet cloak using transformation acoustics, a scientific first.

Sandwiched between superconductors, graphene adopts exotic electronic states

Platform may be used to explore avenues for quantum computing.

Math techniques improve computational efficiency in quantum chemistry

Researchers have developed new mathematical techniques to advance the study of molecules at the quantum level.

Conductive filaments and 3-D printers allow quick construction of electromagnetic metamaterials

Researchers have 3-D printed potent electromagnetic metamaterials, using an electrically conductive material compatible with a standard 3-D printer.