Coupled nanoscale antennas pave the way for lightwave electronics

Integrated lightwave electronic circuits allow the absolute phase of a light wave to be determined.

Scientists use photons as threads to weave novel forms of matter

Researchers have discovered a way to bind two negatively charged electron-like particles which could create opportunities to form novel materials for use in new technological developments.

'Simulation microscope' examines transistors of the future

Scientists have now simulated and evaluated one hundred possible 2D materials for building high-performance transistors and discovered 13 promising candidates.

Unexpectedly-fast conduction electrons in Na3Bi

Scientists use a scanning-tunnelling microscope 'trick' to map electronic structure in Na3Bi, seeking an answer to that material?s extremely high electron mobility.

New nanoscale LED design overcomes long-standing LED efficiency problem

The concept, demonstrated with microscopic LEDs in the lab, achieves a dramatic increase in brightness as well as the ability to create laser light -- all characteristics that could make it valuable in a range of large-scale and miniaturized applications.

Nanoparticles to immunize plants against heat stress

Scientists have created a new type of nanoparticle that may be able to immunize plants against harsh environmental conditions and pathogens.

Liquid crystals that can replace color shifting ink in preventing counterfeiting

Formation of liquid crystals consisting of several layers that are the thickness of a hair strand. Functional particles created by phase separation between hydrophilic and hydrophobic liquids.