Scalable aluminium surface method enhances electronic cooling
22 January, 2025 by Alexandra Becker, Rice UniversityEngineers have developed a new way to create specially patterned aluminium surfaces that could enhance electronic cooling systems.
New properties discovered in diamond semiconductors
22 January, 2025 by University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignResearchers have discovered plasmons in boron-doped diamonds, paving the way for advanced quantum devices, biosensors and solar technology.
Researchers create quantum 'Schrödinger's cat' in silicon chip
21 January, 2025 by UNSW SydneyResearchers have brought a famous quantum thought experiment, ‘Schrödinger’s cat,’ to life inside a silicon chip, offering new insights into quantum error correction.
New 'twist' for future electronics
09 January, 2025Researchers have electrically 'twisted' a single nanoscale ferroelectric domain wall, in a breakthrough that could enable electronic devices to process information faster.
Polariton filters for better displays and optical sensors
09 January, 2025 by University of CologneResearchers have shown how the quantum mechanical principle of strong coupling opens new possibilities for designing optical filters.
Quantum teleportation performed over busy internet cables
09 January, 2025 by Amanda Morris, Northwestern UniversityNorthwestern engineers have demonstrated quantum teleportation over a fibre-optic cable carrying internet traffic, introducing the new possibility of combining quantum communication with existing internet cables.
New electric field signals strong potential for quantum computing
12 December, 2024Researchers have discovered a new vortex electric field that holds promise for significantly enhancing the performance of various devices by improving memory stability.
Novel self-assembling electronics manufacturing process
05 December, 2024 by Matt Shipman, North Carolina State UniversityResearchers have manufactured nanoscale diodes and transistors using a production technique in which liquid metal is directed to self-assemble into 3D structures.
Using quantum dots for solid-state optical cooling
05 December, 2024Researchers have investigated a cooling phenomenon in a halide perovskite-based 'dots-in-crystal' material, shedding light on its strengths and limitations.
Zero-gravity tech could enable circuit repairs in space
29 November, 2024 by Iowa State UniversityResearchers have developed a special ink and 3D printer that can function in zero gravity.
Theory reveals the shape of a single photon
21 November, 2024 by University of BirminghamA new theory that explains how light and matter interact at the quantum level has enabled researchers to define the shape of a single photon.
Electron microscopy reveals colours of outermost electron layer
21 November, 2024Researchers have used atomic-resolution secondary electron (SE) imaging to capture the atomic structure of the very top layer of materials.
Novel way to transmit data via laser light
14 November, 2024 by Ville Heirola, Tiina Forsberg, Aalto UniversityThe discovery, centred on controlling tiny hurricanes of light and electromagnetic fields, could enhance how much information we can deliver over cables.
Generating electricity from moisture in the air
13 November, 2024 by Binghamton University, State University of New YorkA new paper-based wearable device could provide sustained high-efficiency power output for sensors, drug delivery or electrical stimulation.
Nanoscale transistors could enable more efficient electronics
07 November, 2024 by Adam Zewe, MIT NewsResearchers are leveraging quantum mechanical properties to overcome the limits of silicon semiconductor technology.
