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General Physics Nov 28, 2018

Scientists obtain a hexagonal modification of silicon

A team of scientists from Lobachevsky University (Nizhny Novgorod, Russia) has obtained a material with a new structure for applications in next-generation optoelectronics and photonics. This material is one of the hexagonal ...

Other Nov 15, 2018

Sci-fi movies are the secret weapon that could help Silicon Valley grow up

If there's one line that stands the test of time in Steven Spielberg's 1993 classic Jurassic Park, it's probably Jeff Goldblum's exclamation, "Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't ...

Quantum Physics Oct 30, 2018

Tests show integrated quantum chip operations possible

Quantum computers that are capable of solving complex problems, like drug design or machine learning, will require millions of quantum bits—or qubits—connected in an integrated way and designed to correct errors that ...

Optics & Photonics Oct 10, 2018

Harnessing silicon fabrication technology to build quantum optical circuits

A new study by scientists from the University of Bristol brings us a significant step closer to unleashing the revolutionary potential of quantum computing by harnessing silicon fabrication technology to build complex on-chip ...

Optics & Photonics Oct 1, 2018

Defects promise quantum communication through standard optical fiber

An international team of scientists led by the University of Groningen's Zernike Institute for Advanced Materials created quantum bits that emit photons that describe their state at wavelengths close to those used by telecom ...

Nanophysics Sep 12, 2018

Nano-sandwiching improves heat transfer, prevents overheating in nanoelectronics

Sandwiching two-dimensional materials used in nanoelectronic devices between their three-dimensional silicon bases and an ultrathin layer of aluminum oxide can significantly reduce the risk of component failure due to overheating, ...

Optics & Photonics Sep 11, 2018

Pristine quantum light source created at the edge of silicon chip

The smallest amount of light you can have is one photon, so dim that it's pretty much invisible to humans. While imperceptible, these tiny blips of energy are useful for carrying quantum information around. Ideally, every ...

Electronics & Semiconductors Sep 4, 2018

Highly durable silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor TED-MOS for energy saving in electric vehicle motors

Hitachi, Ltd. today announced the development of an original energy saving power semiconductor structure, TED-MOS, using next-generation silicon carbide (SiC) material that contributes to saving energy in electric vehicles ...

Engineering Aug 21, 2018

Metamolds—molding a mold

The method of fabricating objects via silicone molding has a long tradition. Until now, however, creating molds for casting complex objects required a lot of experience and involved manual work, which made the process expensive ...

Quantum Physics Aug 20, 2018

Multi-purpose silicon chip created for quantum information processing

An international team of researchers led by the University of Bristol have demonstrated that light can be used to implement a multi-functional quantum processor.

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