The future of quantum computing may depend on the further development and understanding of semiconductor materials known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs). These atomically thin materials develop unique and useful electrical, mechanical,...
Jun 14, 2021
Physicists have long suspected that dielectric materials may significantly disrupt ion-trap quantum computers. Now, researcher have developed a new method to quantify this source of error for the first time. For the future operation of quantum com...
Jun 14, 2021
Engineers have demonstrated how, when the TMDC materials they make are stacked in a particular geometry, the interaction that occurs between particles gives researchers more control over the devices' properties. Specifically, the interaction ...
Jun 14, 2021
Physicists have long suspected that dielectric materials may significantly disrupt ion-trap quantum computers. Now, researchers led by Tracy Northup have developed a new method to quantify this source of error for the first time. For the future op...
Jun 14, 2021
Scientific studies describing the most basic processes often have the greatest impact in the long run. A new work by Rice University engineers could be one such, and it's a gas, gas, gas for nanomaterials.
Jun 14, 2021
Chemical rings of carbon and hydrogen atoms curve to form relatively stable structures capable of conducting electricity and more — but how do these curved... The post Newly Synthesized Chemical Compound Reveals Fundamental Properties of Smallest...
Jun 14, 2021
Laser-ultrasound decodes the mechanics of nanoporous silicon. Nanostructuring of materials leads to completely new, often surprising properties; this
Jun 14, 2021
FIB-SEM is now available to researchers across the Institute for use in characterization, nanofabrication, and rapid prototyping.
Jun 14, 2021
German nanotechnology specialist attocube says its attoDRY800 cryostat enables quantum scientists to "reclaim the optical table" and focus on their research not the experimental set-up The post Optical cryostat proves a game-changer in ...
Jun 14, 2021
For the first time, an international research group headed by the United Kingdom has identified elemental metallic iron and copper in the human brain.
Jun 14, 2021
