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From photons to protons: Team makes breakthrough in high-energy particle detection
Particle detectors play a crucial role in our understanding of the fundamental building blocks of the universe. They allow scientists to study the behavior and properties of the particles produced in high-energy collisions. ...
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Miniaturization of thin films uncovers 'Goldilocks zone' in relaxor ferroelectrics
A new study led by Rice University materials scientist Lane Martin sheds light on how the extreme miniaturization of thin films affects the behavior of relaxor ferroelectrics—materials with noteworthy energy-conversion ...
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Scientists enhance localized surface plasmon resonance through oxide particle superlattices
A research group led by Prof. Yang Liangbao from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) by studying Cu₂O₁₋ₓ superlattices ...
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Feb 6, 2025
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Light-twisting materials created from nano semiconductors could be a game-changer for optics
Cornell scientists have developed a novel technique to transform symmetrical semiconductor particles into intricately twisted, spiral structures—or "chiral" materials—producing films with extraordinary light-bending properties.
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Jan 30, 2025
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Generating electricity from tacky tape: Follow-up research offers improved version
Zaps of static electricity might be a wintertime annoyance, but to certain scientists, they represent an untapped source of energy. Using a device called a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG), mechanical energy can be converted ...
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Jan 30, 2025
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New acoustic wave phenomenon discovered
A unique propagation phenomenon of acoustic waves has been discovered, paving the way for developing advanced communication technologies using acoustic devices.
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Jan 29, 2025
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Deep-ultraviolet laser microscope reveals diamond's nanoscale transport behaviors
Ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors—such as diamond—are promising for next-generation electronics due to a larger energy gap between the valence and conduction bands, allowing them to handle higher voltages, operate at higher ...
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Jan 24, 2025
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Mixing silicon with 2D materials for new energy-efficient semiconductor tech
Nanoelectronics deal with extremely small electronic components—transistors, sensors and circuits that can fit on the tip of a needle. This technology powers our everyday lives through devices such as computers, smartphones ...
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Jan 23, 2025
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Nanoribbons reveal potential source of light for quantum technologies
Experiments conducted at Montana State University in collaboration with Columbia University and the Honda Research Institute have resulted in the emission of single photons of light in a new type of quantum material—a feat ...
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Jan 23, 2025
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New research uncovers exotic electron crystal in graphene
Researchers from the University of British Columbia, the University of Washington, and Johns Hopkins University have identified a new class of quantum states in a custom-engineered graphene structure.
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Jan 22, 2025
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Novel perovskite growth method leads to ultrahigh-resolution micro-LED displays
Microscale light-emitting diodes (micro-LEDs) are emerging as a next-generation display technology for optical communications, augmented and virtual reality, and wearable devices. Metal-halide perovskites show great potential ...
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Jan 21, 2025
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Nanoislands on silicon enable switchable topological textures for new electronic applications
Ferroelectrics at the nanoscale exhibit a wealth of polar and sometimes swirling (chiral) electromagnetic textures that not only represent fascinating physics, but also promise applications in future nanoelectronics. For ...
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Jan 21, 2025
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New process creates ordered semiconductor material at room temperature
Scientists at the University of Twente have developed a way to create highly ordered semiconductor material at room temperature. This UT research was published today in Nature Synthesis. This breakthrough could make optoelectronics ...
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Jan 16, 2025
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Developing an autonomous AI assistant to build nanostructures
The chemical composition of a material alone sometimes reveals little about its properties. The decisive factor is often the arrangement of the molecules in the atomic lattice structure or on the surface of the material. ...
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Jan 16, 2025
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Scientists observe and control ultrafast surface waves on graphene
Imagine standing by a lake and throwing a stone into the water. Waves spread out in circular patterns and can reflect at obstacles and boundaries. Researchers at the University of Regensburg, in collaboration with colleagues ...
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Jan 16, 2025
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Quasiparticle research unlocks new insights into tellurene, paving the way for next-gen electronics
To describe how matter works at infinitesimal scales, researchers designate collective behaviors with single concepts, like calling a group of birds flying in sync a "flock" or "murmuration." Known as quasiparticles, the ...
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Jan 14, 2025
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Molecular 'velcro': Covalent bonds between 2D materials unlock enhanced optoelectronic capabilities
Researchers have chemically linked 2D materials using a molecular "velcro," resulting in a device with improved optoelectronic properties. The device, made of palladium nanosheets covalently bonded with MoS2, shows an enhanced ...
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Jan 13, 2025
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Versatile nanothermometer enables real-time material structure and temperature observation
Technological advancements in the simultaneous observation of ultrafine structures and temperature changes in materials are paving the way for the development of advanced materials. This innovation is expected to facilitate ...
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Jan 13, 2025
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Covalent organic frameworks demonstrate considerable potential for efficient energy transport
An interdisciplinary research team from LMU, the Technical University of Munich (TUM), and the University of Oxford has employed novel spectroscopic techniques to investigate the diffusion of excited states in covalent organic ...
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Jan 10, 2025
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Single-atom metal layer reveals unexpected spin-polarized current control with light
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have demonstrated that the direction of the spin-polarized current can be restricted to only one direction in a single-atom layer of a thallium-lead alloy when irradiated at room temperature. ...
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Jan 10, 2025
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