Defects enable RoHS-compliant, high-performance infrared photodetectors
A study led by ICFO researchers reports on a highly sensitive CMOS-compatible broadband photodetector by tailoring material defects.
A study led by ICFO researchers reports on a highly sensitive CMOS-compatible broadband photodetector by tailoring material defects.
Hardware
Apr 3, 2019
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A fascination with movie technology that showed robots perform self-repair through a liquid formula inspired a Purdue University professor to make his own discoveries—which are now helping to lead the way for advancements ...
Materials Science
Mar 12, 2019
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There's an entire world our eyes miss, hidden in the ranges of light wavelengths that human eyes can't see. But infrared cameras can pick up the secret light emitted as plants photosynthesize, as cool stars burn and batteries ...
Optics & Photonics
Mar 7, 2019
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Industrial physics plays a significant role in driving the U.S. economy, according to a new report by the American Physical Society, which will be described this week at the 2019 APS March Meeting in Boston.
General Physics
Mar 7, 2019
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With artificial intelligence to detect falls, virtual reality to combat isolation and "powered" clothing to assist the incapacitated, the tech world is stepping up its effort to "disrupt" aging.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 11, 2019
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With robots, augmented reality displays and other advanced technologies, traditional retailers are taking a cue from the online world to find new ways to connect and keep customers.
Business
Jan 11, 2019
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Once confined to the realms of science fiction, near real-time translation devices that whisper discreetly into your ear during a conversation are finally coming of age thanks to leaps in artificial intelligence and cloud ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 10, 2019
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The same technology used in self-driving cars is being touted as a potential high-tech solution to the US border wall conundrum—with some added benefits.
Other
Jan 9, 2019
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Technology firms tackling the challenge of autonomous driving are focusing on the "user experience" of vehicles that are increasingly becoming an extension of people's digital life.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 9, 2019
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Can a "high-tech" burger help save the planet?
Other
Jan 9, 2019
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