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Researchers at NIF moving closer to fusion ignition point

(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at the U.S. National Ignition Facility (NIF) report that they are growing ever closer to reaching the ignition point with their laser generated nuclear fusion project. The facility, ...

Physics / General Physics

created Sep 13, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (29) | comments 88 | with audio podcast weblog

SNS, HFIR experiments help refine thin-film solar cells

(PhysOrg.com) -- Solar cells that convert sunlight into electricity could be a widely used renewable energy source. Getting to that point, though, requires breakthroughs in their cost and their efficiency at turning sunbeams ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Sep 02, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

DARPA's compact high-power laser program completes key milestone

Enemy surface-to-air threats to manned and unmanned aircraft have become increasingly sophisticated, creating a need for rapid and effective response to this growing category of threats. A potential solution ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 04, 2011 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 4

Freescale introduces first single-chip solution for sophisticated automotive dashboard displays

As vehicles become increasingly complex with interconnected engine, safety and electrical systems, dashboards must display a multitude of information for drivers to monitor, ranging from critical gauges and notifications ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NXP brings GaN technology mainstream

At IMS2011 this week, NXP Semiconductors N.V. is showcasing a live demo of its next-generation products based on Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology.

Technology / Semiconductors

created Jun 07, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

300-dpi: Epson, E-ink give ePaper a resolution boost

(PhysOrg.com) -- For the most part when we think about E-Ink technology high resolution are not the words that come to mind. We all love our e-readers, such as the Nook and the Kindle, because they give us ...

Electronics / Hardware

created May 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast weblog

Super lasers in Europe? You bet

Gaining and maintaining a strong foothold in the European and global technology markets is high on the EU agenda. Helping meet this goal is the ELI ('Extreme light infrastructure') project, which clinched ...

Physics / General Physics

created May 18, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 1

Finding reserves on the electrical grid

The weather determines how much energy wind turbine systems provide. The same applies to power line capacity. On cold and stormy days, this capacity is higher than on days with no wind and high mid-summer ...

Technology / Engineering

created May 11, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A world record in direct current transmission

Siemens is building power converter stations for a high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system with a record capacity of 2 x 1,000 megawatts. Beginning in 2013 the new HVDC PLUS technology will ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created May 03, 2011 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

EU to build most powerful laser ever in Prague

(PhysOrg.com) -- As part of the European Union's commitment to remaining at the forefront of technology, the European Commission (the governing body of the European Union) has laid out plans for three initial ...

Physics / Optics & Photonics

created Apr 28, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (8) | comments 13 | with audio podcast report

Generator with superconductors

Siemens and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) plan to demonstrate that high-temperature superconductor technology is suitable for power generation in everyday operation. The research project, which ...

Technology / Engineering

created Mar 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New technique boosts high-power potential for gallium nitride electronics

Gallium nitride (GaN) material holds promise for emerging high-power devices that are more energy efficient than existing technologies – but these GaN devices traditionally break down when exposed to ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Feb 02, 2011 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (7) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

The next generation of high-speed memory cards format proposed

SanDisk, Nikon and Sony today announced the joint development of a set of specifications that addresses the future requirements of professional photography and video markets. The three companies proposed the specifications ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Nov 30, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Red light-emitting diode sets new efficiency record

Osram Opto Semiconductors has raised the efficiency of its high-performance red light-emitting diode (LED) by 30% under laboratory conditions. This record-setting efficiency was achieved through optimization of the chips. ...

Technology / Engineering

created Aug 16, 2010 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

Panasonic Develops High Power Gallium Nitride Transistor for Long-distance Millimeter-Wave Communication

Panasonic today announced the development of a high power Gallium Nitride (GaN) transistor for long-distance communication at millimeter-wave frequencies. A 25GHz wireless transceiver is fabricated using the ...

Technology / Semiconductors

created Jul 23, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (5) | comments 0