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Non-linear effects in coupled optical microcavities

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Scientists from the Faculty of Physics of the University of Warsaw have demonstrated exciton-polariton lasing and parametric scattering of exciton-polaritons in a system of coupled optical microcavities. The results have been published in the pres...

Jul 28, 2021

Cosmic-ray threat to quantum computing greater than previously thought – Physics World

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Shielding and design changes needed to prevent hard-to-correct qubit errors The post Cosmic-ray threat to quantum computing greater than previously thought appeared first on Physics World.

Jul 28, 2021

A single-molecule laser nanospectroscopy technique with micro-electron volt energy resolution

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When molecules are excited, they can give rise to a variety of energy conversion phenomena, such as light emission and photoelectric or photochemical conversion. To unlock new energy conversion functions in organic materials, researchers should be...

Jul 28, 2021

A reversible male contraceptive, targeted to the testes with magnets

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Women have several choices for long-lasting, reversible contraceptives, but most options for men are either single-use, such as condoms, or difficult to reverse, like vasectomies. Now, in a step toward a safe, long-lasting and reversible male cont...

Jul 28, 2021

Nanotechnology Now - Press Release: Daikin Industries becomes OCSiAl shareholder

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Japanese giant Daikin Industries has become a shareholder of the world’s largest producer of graphene nanotubes, OCSiAl, following three years of collaboration in developing graphene nanotube applications as a next-generation additive. Together, t...

Jul 28, 2021

A reversible male contraceptive, targeted to the testes with magnets

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Women have several choices for long-lasting, reversible contraceptives, but most options for men are either single-use, such as condoms, or difficult to reverse, like vasectomies. Now, in a step toward a safe, long-lasting and reversible male cont...

Jul 28, 2021

Nanoarchitected Material Better than Kevlar and Steel; Could Potentially Replace Existing Armors

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Army-funded researchers created a nanoarchitected material that can withstand supersonic microparticle impacts. This could potentially create ultralight body armor for soldiers.

Jul 28, 2021

The thinnest CD-RW: Atomic-scale data storage possible

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Using a focused laser beam, scientists can manipulate properties of nanomaterials, thus 'writing' information onto monolayer materials. By this means, the thinnest light disk at atomic level was demonstrated.

Jul 28, 2021

Custom Near-Field Nanoscopy Tool Images Materials at Nanoscale

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A near-field infrared (IR) nanoscope and spectroscope, custom built by a research team at MIT, can quickly and economically probe the characteristics of diverse materials at the nanoscale. Also known as a scattering-type scanning near-field optica...

Jul 28, 2021

A naturally inspired, reusable system that purifies water and builds itself

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In nature, the interaction of molecules at the boundary of different liquids can give rise to new structures. These self-assembling molecules make cell formation possible and are instrumental to the development of all life on Earth. They can also ...

Jul 27, 2021

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