Light and sound waves are at the basis of energy and signal transport and fundamental to some of our most basic technologies—from cell phones to engines. Scientists, however, have yet to devise a method that allows them to store a wave intact for ...
Aug 30, 2019
Physics World editors talk quantum computing with Chris Monroe and explore the problem of poor diversity in physics with Jess Wade The post Freight-train earthquake detectors, ion-trap quantum computers and the “dude wall” problem appeared first o...
Aug 30, 2019
Low-cost piezoelectric films produce voltage when under strain, could be used for flexible electronic components and more.
Aug 30, 2019
Ultra-low-loss metal films with high-quality single crystals are in demand as the perfect surface for nanophotonics and quantum information processing applications. Silver is by far the most preferred material due to low-loss at optical and near i...
Aug 30, 2019
Metal oxide frameworks, or MOFs, are solid materials which can behave like ultra-fine sponges. The cavities in the sponge are of nanosize—about the size of individual molecules. Being made up of such suitably sized cavities or pores gives them a h...
Aug 30, 2019
NUS scientists have developed a method for directional excitation of plasmons at molecular length scale with electrically driven sources. Photonic devices which make use of light can transmit information much faster than nanoelectronic systems. Ho...
Aug 30, 2019
Carbon nanoparticles serve as a potential tool in biomedical applications. For instance, they are used in the targeted delivery of biologically active compounds into the body cells.
Aug 30, 2019
Scientists have investigated the suitability of a system based on nanodiamonds as diagnostic and therapeutic method for brain diseases.
Aug 30, 2019
Researchers have developed a method for assembling these complex molecules from a small number of segments.
Aug 30, 2019
Researchers developed a titanium oxide nanofiber sheet through electrospinning and atomic layer deposition.
Aug 30, 2019
