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New material could someday power quantum computer

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Quantum computers with the ability to perform complex calculations, encrypt data more securely and more quickly predict the spread of viruses, may be within closer reach thanks to a new discovery.

Oct 10, 2019

Inverse, Mie Scattering Techniques Advance 3D Metamaterial Design

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Using an inverse design approach, a team led by researchers at the University of Washington designed and tested a 3D-printed metamaterial that can manipulate light with nanoscale precision. Though the researchers chose a spiral helix pattern for t...

Oct 10, 2019

Water + air + electricity = hydrogen peroxide

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The novel electrosynthesis process uses an oxidized carbon nanoparticle-based catalyst and could enable point-of-use production of pure hydrogen peroxide solutions, eliminating the need to transport the concentrated chemical, which is hazardous.

Oct 10, 2019

Researchers discover material that could someday power quantum computer

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Quantum computers with the ability to perform complex calculations, encrypt data more securely and more quickly predict the spread of viruses, may be within closer reach thanks to a new discovery by Johns Hopkins researchers.

Oct 10, 2019

Nanostructured surfaces can minimize bacterial adhesion

News Medical   -   Scientific News Websites

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria are one of the main causes of hospital-acquired infections. These pathogens are particularly problematic because they can form highly robust biofilms on both natural and artificial surfaces and are very difficult to ...

Oct 10, 2019

Quantum Teleportation on the Nanoscale Using a Chemical Reaction

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

A team of Northwestern University researchers is the first to document the role chemistry will play in next generation computing and communication. By applying their... The post Quantum Teleportation on the Nanoscale Using a Chemical Reaction appe...

Oct 10, 2019

Trends in Nanotechnology: nano pioneers celebrate the conference’s 20th anniversary – Physics World

Physics World   -   Nanotechnology Websites

From electronic skyrmions and antiferromagnetic topological insulators to the industrial prospects of 2D materials we report from San Sebastian The post Trends in Nanotechnology: nano pioneers celebrate the conference’s 20th anniversary appeared f...

Oct 10, 2019

Key Components of Quantum Technologies Coupled With New Interface

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at Münster University develop an easy-to-produce interface between quantum emitters and nanophotonic networks. Quantum effects are genuinely found in the world of nanostructures and... The post Key Components of Quantum Technologies Co...

Oct 10, 2019

Quantum state of single electrons controlled by 'surfing' on sound waves

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have successfully used sound waves to control quantum information in a single electron, a significant step towards efficient, robust quantum computers made from semiconductors.

Oct 10, 2019

Efficient Nanoscale Characterization of Electroluminescence in Perovskite Materials

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Using the single-particle spectroscopy method, scientists at the Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) examined electroluminescence in light-emitting devices. They found that the emission...

Oct 10, 2019

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