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Nanophysics May 3, 2024

Tweaking isotopes sheds light on promising approach to engineer semiconductors

Research led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has demonstrated that small changes in the isotopic content of thin semiconductor materials can influence their optical and electronic ...

Condensed Matter May 2, 2024

Good vibrations: Low-energy lasers induce atomic excitation in semiconductor materials

Semiconductors are a cornerstone of next-generation technology, so a new method to excite atoms in semiconductor materials is likely to excite a broad range of researchers and industries as well.

Political science Apr 22, 2024

International balance of power determined by Chinese control over emerging technologies, study shows

The fierce competition between China and the United States of America for control of emerging technologies such as AI and 5G will determine the international balance of power, a new study says.

Optics & Photonics Apr 3, 2024

Reimagining quantum dot single-photon sources: A breakthrough in monolithic Fabry-Perot microcavities

Self-assembled semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) represent a three-dimensional confined nanostructure with discrete energy levels, which are similar to atoms. They are capable of producing highly efficient and indistinguishable ...

Environment Apr 3, 2024

Fierce earthquake rattles Taiwan, killing 9 and injuring more than 1,000

The strongest earthquake in a quarter-century rocked Taiwan Wednesday morning, killing nine people, stranding dozens at quarries and a national park, and sending some residents scrambling out the windows of damaged buildings.

Condensed Matter Mar 28, 2024

From Earth to Mars: Transporting spin information at the speed of light

Scientists have used electrical pulses to manipulate magnetic information into a polarized light signal, a discovery that could revolutionize long-distance optical telecommunications, including between Earth and Mars.

Nanomaterials Mar 28, 2024

To capture methane emissions, scientists create nanoshell catalysts

A University at Buffalo–led research team is developing new catalysts that aim to turn climate-warming methane emissions into useful commercial products.

Analytical Chemistry Mar 26, 2024

Researchers observe salt dissolution at the atomic level

A research team, affiliated with UNIST has achieved a groundbreaking feat by observing the dissolution of salt in water at the atomic level and experimentally uncovering the underlying principle.

Quantum Physics Mar 25, 2024

The world is one step closer to secure quantum communication on a global scale

Researchers at the University of Waterloo's Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) have brought together two Nobel prize-winning research concepts to advance the field of quantum communication.

Optics & Photonics Mar 25, 2024

Pushing back the limits of optical imaging by processing trillions of frames per second

Pushing for a higher speed isn't just for athletes. Researchers, too, can achieve such feats with their discoveries. This is the case for Jinyang Liang, Professor at the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), ...

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