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Nanophysics Jan 30, 2025

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.

Nanophysics Jan 23, 2025

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 ...

Nanophysics Jan 16, 2025

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 ...

Condensed Matter Jan 14, 2025

Diamond continues to shine: New properties discovered in diamond semiconductors

Diamond, often celebrated for its unmatched hardness and transparency, has emerged as an exceptional material for high-power electronics and next-generation quantum optics. Diamond can be engineered to be as electrically ...

Optics & Photonics Dec 9, 2024

First electrically pumped, continuous-wave semiconductor laser advances silicon photonics integration

Scientists have developed the first electrically pumped continuous-wave semiconductor laser composed exclusively of elements from the fourth group of the periodic table—the "silicon group."

Condensed Matter Nov 27, 2024

Magnetic memory device reduces power consumption, heat generation in MRAM semiconductors

A research team, led by Professor Jung-Woo Yoo from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at UNIST has unveiled a new type of magnetic memory device, designed to reduce power consumption and heat generation ...

Nanophysics Nov 26, 2024

Cooling with light: Exploring optical cooling in semiconductor quantum dots

Cooling systems are an integral part of many modern technologies, as heat tends to wear down materials and decrease performance in several ways. In many cases, however, cooling can be an inconvenient and energy-intensive ...

Biochemistry Nov 25, 2024

Machine learning approach discovers crystallizable organic semiconductors

Organic semiconductors represent a transformative technology that bridges traditional electronics with the versatility of organic materials. They make flexible, wearable devices and next-generation displays possible.

Analytical Chemistry Nov 7, 2024

A green, scalable synthesis approach addresses the challenges of semiconductor-based photocatalysis

Solar-driven photocatalytic water splitting offers a sustainable route for hydrogen production. Researchers have explored various semiconductors, but challenges like bandgap limitations and carrier recombination persist.

Space Exploration Oct 16, 2024

Semiconductor expert: How radiation in space affects transistors

NASA's $5.2 billion Europa Clipper mission to study Jupiter's fourth-largest moon—Europa—and assess its potential for harboring life will see the spacecraft travel through the most powerful radiation belt in the solar system.

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