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A flat-Earth fight, an inconsistent Hubble constant, and carbon atoms at a graphene 'watering hole' – Physics World

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Debates over the shape of the Earth and the rate of the universe's expansion have a very different feel The post A flat-Earth fight, an inconsistent Hubble constant, and carbon atoms at a graphene ‘watering hole’ appeared first on Physics Wor...

Jul 23, 2020

Researchers explore new depths in infrared nanospectroscopy

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Researchers from the Nanooptics Group at CIC nanoGUNE (San Sebastian) demonstrate that nanoscale infrared imaging—which is established as a surface-sensitive technique—can be employed for chemical nanoidentification of materials that are located u...

Jul 23, 2020

Physicists develop technology to transform information from microwaves to optical light

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Physicists at the University of Alberta have developed technology that can translate data from microwaves to optical light—an advance that has promising applications in the next generation of super-fast quantum computers and secure fiber-optic tel...

Jul 23, 2020

Reaching new depths in infrared nanospectroscopy

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Scientists demonstrate that nanoscale infrared imaging - which is established as a surface-sensitive technique - can be employed for chemical nanoidentification of materials that are located up to 100 nm below the surface.

Jul 23, 2020

Scientists develop new material for longer-lasting fuel cells

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New research suggests that graphene—made in a specific way- could be used to make more durable hydrogen fuel cells for cars.

Jul 23, 2020

Ultrathin Film with Nanoscale Perforations Helps Generate Vacuum UV Light

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Spectroscopy is the use of light to analyze physical objects and biological samples. Different kinds of light can provide different kinds of information. Vacuum ultraviolet light is useful as it can...

Jul 23, 2020

Atomic Force Microscopy Enables Nanoscale Analysis of Tooth Enamel Erosion

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KAIST researchers used atomic force microscopy to quantitatively evaluate how acidic and sugary drinks affect human tooth enamel at the nanoscale level. This novel approach is useful for measuring...

Jul 23, 2020

CIC nanoGUNE reaches new depths in infrared nanospectroscopy

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Researchers from the Nanooptics Group at CIC nanoGUNE (San Sebastian) demonstrate that nanoscale infrared imaging - which is established as a surface-sensitive technique - can be employed for chemical nanoidentification of materials that are locat...

Jul 23, 2020

Scientists develop new material for longer-lasting fuel cells

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New research suggests that graphene -- made in a specific way -- could be used to make more durable hydrogen fuel cells for cars.

Jul 22, 2020

Raith joins MIT.nano Consortium

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Precision technology manufacturer becomes 12th founding member.

Jul 22, 2020

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