Researchers at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) in South Korea have recently introduced a method to produce thin and patterned transition metal ditelluride films to be integrated in 2-D metal semiconductors. Their synthesis technique,...
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A quantum metasurface that can simultaneously control multiple properties of light
Metasurfaces are artificial materials designed at the nanoscale, which can control the scattering of light with exceptionally high precision. Over the past decade or so, these materials have been used to create a variety of technological tools ranging from sensors to...
Research identifies detection constraints for dark photons
Past cosmological and astrophysical observations suggest that over one quarter of the universe's energy density is made up of a non-conventional type of matter known as dark matter. This type of matter is believed to be composed of particles that do not absorb, emit...
First successful laser trapping of circular Rydberg atoms
Rydberg atoms, which are atoms in a highly excited state, have several unique and advantageous properties, including a particularly long lifetime and large sensitivities to external fields. These properties make them valuable for a variety of applications, for...
CTO Chris Rutherglen from Carbonics Inc. Discusses the Use of Carbon Nanotubes in Electronics
Carbon nanomaterials could bring a huge wave of innovation in the development of new generations of electronics. In this exclusive interview, Chris Rutherglen, CTO at Carbonics Inc, shares some of the recent advancements in this exciting field of research with...
An approach to fabricate stable perovskite quantum dot solar cells with high power conversion efficiencies
Past research studies have highlighted the potential of perovskite materials for the development of several technological tools, including photovoltaics (PVs) and optoelectronics. Solution-processed organic-inorganic lead halide perovskite materials have been found to...
A mathematical approach for understanding intra-plant communication
A team of researchers at the Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) and Istituto Italiano di Technologia (IIT) have devised a mathematical approach for understanding intra-plant communication. In their paper, pre-published on bioRxiv, they propose a fully coupled system...