by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 5, 2022 | Computer Sciences, Machine learning & AI, TECHXPLORE
When a highly coherent light beam, such as that emitted by radars, is diffusely reflected on a surface with a rough structure (e.g., a piece of paper, white paint or a metallic surface), it produces a random granular effect known as the ‘speckle’ pattern....
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 5, 2022 | Computer Sciences, Electronics & Semiconductors, TECHXPLORE
Color centers are atomic imperfections in crystalline solids that absorb visible light of a particular color or radiation. These defects, typically in the form of missing atoms or substitutional impurities, can produce a characteristic color in materials that are...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 5, 2022 | Computer Sciences, TECHXPLORE
Wireless sensing devices, tools that allow users to sense movements and remotely monitor activities or changes in specific environments, have many applications. For instance, they could be used for surveillance purposes as well as to track the sleep or physical...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 5, 2022 | Condensed Matter, PHYS.ORG, Physics, Quantum Physics
Spintronic devices, a class of architectures that can store or transfer information by leveraging the intrinsic spin of electrons, have been found to be highly promising, both in terms of speed and efficiency. So far, however, the development of these devices has been...
by Ingrid Fadelli | Feb 5, 2022 | Computer Sciences, Robotics, TECHXPLORE
For people with motor impairments or physical disabilities, completing daily tasks and house chores can be incredibly challenging. Recent advancements in robotics, such as brain-controlled robotic limbs, have the potential to significantly improve their quality of...
