A traffic jam of quantum particles
(PhysOrg.com) -- German scientists discover surprising transport phenomena in ultracold quantum many body systems.
Quantum Physics
Mar 5, 2012
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Researchers develop new way to oxidize graphene: A step toward better electronics
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new method for chemically altering graphene, a development that could be a step toward the creation of faster, thinner, flexible electronics.
Nanomaterials
Feb 19, 2012
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Bilayer graphene works as an insulator
A research team led by physicists at the University of California, Riverside has identified a property of "bilayer graphene" (BLG) that the researchers say is analogous to finding the Higgs boson in particle physics.
Nanomaterials
Jan 24, 2012
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Keeping electronics cool: Findings on modified form of graphene could have impacts in managing heat dissipation
A University of California, Riverside engineering professor and a team of researchers have made a breakthrough discovery with graphene, a material that could play a major role in keeping laptops and other electronic devices ...
Nanomaterials
Jan 9, 2012
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Narrowest conducting wires in silicon ever made show the same current capability as copper
The narrowest conducting wires in silicon ever made – just four atoms wide and one atom tall – have been shown to have the same electrical current carrying capability of copper, according to a new study published ...
Nanophysics
Jan 5, 2012
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Record conductivity achieved in strained lattice organic semiconductor
(PhysOrg.com) -- Organic semiconductors could usher in an era of foldable smartphones, better high-definition television screens and clothing made of materials that can harvest energy from the sun needed to charge your iPad, ...
Electronics & Semiconductors
Dec 21, 2011
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Flexible and durable bioelectrodes: The future of health care wearables
The use of wearable electronics that continuously monitor biosignals has transformed the health care and fitness industries. These devices are becoming increasingly common and are projected to reach a market valuation of ...
Bio & Medicine
Jul 3, 2024
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Scientists observe record-setting electron mobility in a new crystal film
A material with a high electron mobility is like a highway without traffic. Any electrons that flow into the material experience a commuter's dream, breezing through without any obstacles or congestion to slow or scatter ...
Condensed Matter
Jul 1, 2024
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First comprehensive characterization of the extraordinary thermoelectric properties of cadmium arsenide thin films
If there's one thing we humans are good at, it's producing heat: significant amounts, and in many cases most of the energy we generate and put into our systems we lose as heat, whether it be our appliances, our transportation, ...
Nanomaterials
Jun 27, 2024
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Researchers use gold membrane to coax secrets out of surfaces
Using a special wafer-thin gold membrane, ETH researchers have made it significantly easier to study surfaces. The membrane makes it possible to measure properties of surfaces that are inaccessible to conventional methods.
Nanophysics
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