Though we may not always realize it, photodetectors contribute greatly to the convenience of modern life. Also known as photosensors, photodetectors convert light energy into electrical signals to complete tasks such as opening ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 2, 2020
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Chemically toughened glass already keeps cell phone screens (mostly) crack-free, and now this type of glass is starting to make its mark in the auto industry in car windshields. According to an article in Chemical & Engineering ...
Other
Jan 17, 2018
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Gazing through the stained-glass windows of London's Westminster Abbey can evoke memories as diverse and vivid as the windows themselves, but to John Mauro, Penn State glass researcher, the windows sparked a quest to better ...
Condensed Matter
Dec 18, 2017
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Apple has made its second notable investment this week, the latest into the facial recognition technology company, Finisar.
Business
Dec 13, 2017
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The thin, lightweight glass on your smartphone could soon be found on your car.
Engineering
Dec 15, 2015
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"We don't make that kind of glass," said Waguih Ishak, director of Corning Inc.'s West Coast Research Center, pointing to the windows lining his office and, beyond that, to the windshields of the cars parked outside.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 5, 2015
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Ask a roomful of people to take out their phones, and you're bound to see several with cracked screens.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 29, 2015
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US manufacturer Corning said Thursday it was introducing a new, tougher version of its Gorilla Glass used by major smartphone makers in a bid to maintain dominance in the sector.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nov 20, 2014
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If you have a smartphone, take it out and run your fingers along the glass surface. It's cool to the touch, incredibly thin and strong, and almost impervious to scratching. You're now in contact with a "smart material."
Condensed Matter
Nov 27, 2013
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(Phys.org) —Corning Senior Vice President, Jeffrey Evenson told audience members at this year's MIT Technology Review's Mobile Summit, that its Gorilla Glass will very soon be used in automobiles. Currently, Gorilla Glass ...
