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First unhackable shopping transactions carried out on quantum internet

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

A secure exchange between a merchant and a buyer has been successfully tested as a proof of concept using a small quantum computing network in China

Jan 12, 2024

First unhackable shopping transactions carried out on quantum internet

New Scientist   -   Scientific News Websites

A secure exchange between a merchant and a buyer has been successfully tested as a proof of concept using a small quantum computing network in China

Jan 12, 2024

Catalytic combo converts CO2 to solid carbon nanofibers

NanoDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University have developed a way to convert carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent greenhouse gas, into carbon nanofibers, materials with a wide range of u...

Jan 12, 2024

Light-Matter Magic Explained: Broken Symmetry Drives Polaritons

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists uncover new insights on polaritons, showing potential for breakthroughs in light manipulation and nanotechnology applications.

Jan 12, 2024

Researchers develop technique to synthesize water-soluble alloy nanoclusters

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

In recent years, ultrasmall metal nanoclusters have unlocked advances in fields ranging from bioimaging and biosensing to biotherapy, thanks to their unique molecular-like properties.

Jan 12, 2024

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: $900,000 awarded to optimize graphene energy harvesting devices: The WoodNext Foundation's commitment to U of A physicist Paul Thibado will be used to develop sensor systems compatible with six different power sources

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

U of A physics professor Paul Thibado received a commitment of $904,000 from the WoodNext Foundation, administered by the Greater Houston Community Foundation. The five-year grant will support Thibado’s development of graphene energy harvesters.

Jan 12, 2024

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Researchers develop technique to synthesize water-soluble alloy nanoclusters

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

In recent years, ultrasmall metal nanoclusters have unlocked advances in fields ranging from bioimaging and biosensing to biotherapy thanks to their unique molecular-like properties. In a study published in the journal Polyoxometalates on December...

Jan 12, 2024

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Focused ion beam technology: A single tool for a wide range of applications

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Processing materials on the nanoscale, producing prototypes for microelectronics or analyzing biological samples: The range of applications for finely focused ion beams is huge. Experts from the EU collaboration FIT4NANO have now reviewed the many...

Jan 12, 2024

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Catalytic combo converts CO2 to solid carbon nanofibers: Tandem electrocatalytic-thermocatalytic conversion could help offset emissions of potent greenhouse gas by locking carbon away in a useful material

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University have developed a way to convert carbon dioxide (CO2), a potent greenhouse gas, into carbon nanofibers, materials with a wide range of unique...

Jan 12, 2024

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: First direct imaging of small noble gas clusters at room temperature: Novel opportunities in quantum technology and condensed matter physics opened by noble gas atoms confined between graphene layers

Nanotechnology Now   -   Nanotechnology Websites

For the first time, scientists have succeeded in the stabilisation and direct imaging of small clusters of noble gas atoms at room temperature. This achievement opens up exciting possibilities for fundamental research in condensed matter physics a...

Jan 12, 2024

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