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Fast-Forwarding Quantum Evolution: Physical Features Boost the Efficiency of Quantum Simulations

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Two recent papers settle long-standing questions about algorithms on future quantum computers.

Dec 13, 2021

New method to measure spin waves brings us one step closer to spin superfluidity

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have demonstrated the ability to both excite and detect spin waves in a two-dimensional graphene magnet, but they couldn't measure any of the wave's specific properties. Now, researchers have demonstrated a new way to measure...

Dec 13, 2021

With fuzzy nanoparticles, researchers reveal a way to design tougher ballistic materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and Columbia Engineering have discovered a new method to improve the toughness of materials that could lead to stronger versions of body armor, bulletproof glass and other ba...

Dec 13, 2021

With fuzzy nanoparticles, researchers reveal a way to design tougher ballistic materials

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have discovered a new method to improve the toughness of materials that could lead to stronger versions of body armor, bulletproof glass and other ballistic equipment. The team produced films composed of nanometer-scale ceramic particl...

Dec 13, 2021

Quantum algorithms bring ions to a standstill

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Laser beams can do more than just heat things up; they can cool them down too. That is nothing new for physicists who have devoted themselves to precision spectroscopy and the development of optical atomic clocks. But what is new is the extremely ...

Dec 13, 2021

'Supermeres' may carry clues to cancer, Alzheimer's disease and COVID-19

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Researchers have discovered a nanoparticle released from cells, called a 'supermere,' which contains enzymes, proteins and RNA associated with multiple cancers, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease and even COVID-19.

Dec 13, 2021

Quantum algorithms bring ions to a standstill: Researchers overcome a major hurdle on the journey towards even more accurate optical atomic clocks

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Laser beams can do more than just heat things up; they can cool them down too. That is nothing new for physicists who have devoted themselves to precision spectroscopy and the development of optical atomic clocks. But what is new is the extremely ...

Dec 13, 2021

Novel electrocatalyst for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

Highly active and durable low-Pt (platinum) electrocatalysts that can dramatically reduce costly Pt usage in the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) are urgently required for the commercialization of fuel cell vehicles. Cost-effective, Pt-based interm...

Dec 13, 2021

Applied Graphene Materials launches new range of anti-corrosion primers

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Applied Graphene Materials (AGM), the producer of specialty graphene nanoplatelet (GNP) dispersions, has launched a range of industrial anti-corrosion primers based on its Genable technology.

Dec 13, 2021

Project NanoQI – Development of multimodal real-time methods for in-line nanomaterial characterization

Fraunhofer   -   Organizations and Universities Websites

In the EU-funded project NanoQI (GA number: 862055), eight partners are working together to develop an industry-ready, real-time, in-line technology for the characterization of nanomaterials. NanoQI will be the first consortium to optimize and mul...

Dec 13, 2021

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