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Nanostructures enable record high-harmonic generation

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Researchers have developed nanostructures that enable record-breaking conversion of laser pulses into high-harmonic generation, paving the way for new scientific tools for high-resolution imaging.

Jul 21, 2021

Majorana modes continue to elude – Physics World

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"Zero mode" feature predicted in a semiconductor-superconductor nanowire comes from an entirely different effect, say researchers The post Majorana modes continue to elude appeared first on Physics World.

Jul 21, 2021

'Magic-angle' trilayer graphene may be a rare, magnet-proof superconductor

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MIT physicists have observed signs of a rare type of superconductivity in a material called magic-angle twisted trilayer graphene. In a study appearing in Nature, the researchers report that the material exhibits superconductivity at surprisingly ...

Jul 21, 2021

“Magic-angle” trilayer graphene may be a rare, magnet-proof superconductor

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New findings might help inform the design of more powerful MRI machines or robust quantum computers.

Jul 21, 2021

Zero-dimensional molecular sieve membranes to enhance gas separation selectivity

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Classical molecular sieve membranes, with 3-D microparticles and 2-D nanosheets as primary building blocks, are promising in chemical separation.

Jul 21, 2021

Nanoparticles create heat from light to manipulate electrical activity in neurons

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Engineers developed technology to use nanoparticles to heat, manipulate cells in the brain and heart.

Jul 21, 2021

Thumb-sized device quickly 'sniffs out' bad breath

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No one wants bad breath—not when visiting friends and family, at a job interview, and especially not on a first date. Smelly breath can make things awkward, but it also is a natural warning sign, indicating that serious dental issues are occurring...

Jul 21, 2021

Nanoparticles create heat from light to manipulate electrical activity in neurons

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Nanomaterials have been used in a variety of emerging applications, such as in targeted pharmaceuticals or to bolster other materials and products such as sensors and energy harvesting and storage devices. A team in the McKelvey School of Engineer...

Jul 21, 2021

Nanosphere at the quantum limit

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Researchers at ETH Zurich have trapped a tiny sphere measuring a hundred nanometres using laser light and slowed down its motion to the lowest quantum mechanical state. Based on this, one can study quantum effects in macroscopic objects and build...

Jul 21, 2021

New quantum research gives insights into how quantum light can be mastered

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A team of scientists at Los Alamos National Laboratory propose that modulated quantum metasurfaces can control all properties of photonic qubits, a breakthrough that could impact the fields of quantum information, communications, sensing and imagi...

Jul 21, 2021

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