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In new step toward quantum tech, scientists synthesize 'bright' quantum bits

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

With their ability to harness the strange powers of quantum mechanics, qubits are the basis for potentially world-changing technologies—like powerful new types of computers or ultra-precise sensors.

Nov 13, 2020

New family of quasiparticles in graphene-based materials: Findings to help achieve Holy Grail of 2D materials - superfast electronic devices

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

After years of dedicated research a group of pioneering scientists have again revealed a phenomenon that is 'radically different from textbook physics' and this work has led to the discovery and characterization of a new family of quasip...

Nov 13, 2020

INRS Researchers Awarded Brockhouse Canada Prize

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

José Azaña and Roberto Morandotti of the Institut national de la reserche scientifique (INRS) were awarded the Brockhouse Canada Prize for Interdisciplinary Research in Science and Engineering for the establishment of the Ultrahigh Speed Light Man...

Nov 13, 2020

Manchester scientists discover new family of quasiparticles in graphene-based materials

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A group of researchers led by Sir Andre Geim and Dr Alexey Berdyugin at The University of Manchester have discovered and characterized a new family of quasiparticles named ‘Brown-Zak...

Nov 13, 2020

Nanotechnologies to help in new cancer treatment strategy

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

A new project has been set up to develop an immunologic-based treatment strategy where cancer cells are reprogrammed to become 'visible' to the patient's immune system.

Nov 13, 2020

Core/shell nanoparticles as efficient reducing agents

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Generally it is believed that core quantum dots (QDs) are good reducing agents and are used for that purpose in solar hydrogen generation and various organic transformations. However, core QDs are very unstable. Core/shell dots are more robust, bu...

Nov 13, 2020

Graphene tractor beams could one day redirect lightning strikes

New Atlas   -   Scientific News Websites

Lightning strikes are a major trigger for wildfires, including the record-breaking blazes that devastated Australia, California and other regions this year. An international research team has now demonstrated a method that could effectively contro...

Nov 13, 2020

Scientists discover new family of quasiparticles in graphene-based materials

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A group of researchers led by Sir Andre Geim and Dr. Alexey Berdyugin at The University of Manchester have discovered and characterized a new family of quasiparticles named 'Brown-Zak fermions' in graphene-based superlattices.

Nov 13, 2020

Scientists discover new family of quasiparticles in graphene-based materials

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Scientists reveal a phenomenon that is 'radically different from textbook physics' and this work has led to the discovery and characterisation of a new family of quasiparticles found in graphene-based materials. Called Brown-Zak fermions...

Nov 13, 2020

Park Systems Announces NanoScientific Symposium Asia Nov. 24-25, 2020

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Park Systems and NanoScientific Publications announce NanoScientific Symposium Asia, which will be held virtually on Nov. 24-25, 2020. The event is for nanoscience researchers and scientists to learn...

Nov 13, 2020

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