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Condensed Matter Feb 5, 2024

Quantum cutting, upconversion, and temperature sensing help with thermal management in silicon-based solar cells

Introducing light conversion materials into silicon-based photovoltaic devices is an effective way to improve their photoelectric conversion efficiency. Light conversion materials include quantum cutting materials and upconversion ...

Nanomaterials Jan 30, 2024

Ultrathin membranes for uncovering the atomic scale problem in operando conditions

When someone comes up with the word "magnify," it is referring either to making distant objects closer or making small objects bigger on a tangible scale. There is no doubt that the power of magnifying instruments, regardless ...

Economics & Business Jan 25, 2024

In Silicon Valley, human capital trumps intellectual capital

Job postings are a key tool for attracting qualified tech workers. However, companies face a dilemma: On the one hand, they want to provide enough information to attract the right candidates; on the other hand, they want ...

Quantum Physics Nov 17, 2023

Q&A: Professor discusses new approaches for the implementation of the quantum internet

Researchers around the world are working on a network which could connect quantum computers with one another over long distances. Andreas Reiserer, Professor of Quantum Networks at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), ...

Optics & Photonics Oct 25, 2023

Room-temperature continuous-wave topological Dirac-vortex microcavity lasers on silicon

With the explosive growth of data traffic, it is highly desired to develop hybrid photonic integrated circuits combining various optical components on a single chip.

Nanomaterials Oct 24, 2023

Perovskite nanocrystalline cheaper than silicon for photovoltaic cells, study shows

New research from Brock University is introducing a highly efficient material for solar panels that is significantly less expensive than the silicon currently dominating the industry.

Space Exploration Oct 17, 2023

Vast $2 billion innovation hub is eyed at NASA Ames Silicon Valley complex

A vast $2 billion innovation hub is being eyed at the NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, a complex that's poised to become a birthplace for cutting-edge technologies.

Nanophysics Sep 4, 2023

Pioneering beyond-silicon technology via residue-free field effect transistors

A revolution in technology is on the horizon, and it's poised to change the devices that we use. Under the leadership of Professor Lee Young Hee, a team of researchers from the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics ...

Polymers Sep 1, 2023

Developing silicones that are friendlier toward health and the environment

Polysiloxanes, the scientific name for silicones, possess exceptional properties, and are used in numerous fields ranging from cosmetics to aerospace. They are absolutely everywhere.

Optics & Photonics Sep 1, 2023

Raman amplification at 2.2 μm in silicon core fibers with prospects for extended mid-infrared source generation

The mid-infrared spectral region has attracted great research interest over the past decade, as it is important for many biomedical and sensing applications. However, there is still a major challenge to develop compact and ...

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