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Bowtie resonators that build themselves bridge the gap between nanoscopic and macroscopic

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

A central goal in quantum optics and photonics is to increase the strength of the interaction between light and matter to produce, for example, better photodetectors or quantum light sources. The best way to do that is to use optical resonators th...

Dec 6, 2023

The Wide Potential Applications of Limestone Putty Nanogenerator

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) researchers have developed a novel type of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) that uses limestone putty to generate energy, offering significant cost reductions over traditional production techniques. TENG...

Dec 6, 2023

Nanomaterial with “Light Switch” Targets Gram-Positive and Gram-Negative Bacteria

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

The emergence of multi-drug resistance bacteria and healthcare-associated infections are frequent issues in the treatment of suppurating wounds. A group of researchers has created a bactericidal nanomaterial that can be used against either Gram-po...

Dec 6, 2023

Quantum Computers Could Break Bitcoin and Banks by 2025-2029 | NextBigFuture.com

NextBigFuture   -   Scientific News Websites

I was at the Q2B quantum Computer conference today and there was a talk about NSM-10 and the change of the encryption that underlies global finance and data protection.

Dec 6, 2023

Haydale secures SMART funding to accelerate development of graphene infused heat transfer fluids

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Haydale has announced the award of a SMART Flexible Innovation Support Grant ("SMART FIS") from the Welsh Government, to accelerate development of ultra-efficient, graphene infused heat transfer fluids.  This support will assist in the d...

Dec 6, 2023

In search of the perfect mirror at mid-infrared wavelengths

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers demonstrated the first true supermirrors in the mid-infrared spectral region. These mirrors are key for many applications, such as optical spectroscopy for environmental sensing and nanofabrication.

Dec 6, 2023

Watching Electrons at Work

Technology Org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers from ETH Zurich, Empa and Stanford have taken snapshots of the crystal structure of perovskite nanocrystals as excited electrons deformed it. To their surprise, the deformation straightened out the skewed crystal structure rather than ...

Dec 6, 2023

New gaming headset by Logitech to use graphene audio driver

Graphene Info   -   Scientific and Educational Websites

Logitech G, a brand of Logitech and leading innovator of gaming technologies and gear, has unveiled the Logitech G ASTRO A50 X LIGHTSPEED Wireless Gaming Headset and Base Station, the fifth generation of the ASTRO A50 Series console gaming headset. 

Dec 6, 2023

3D Electrochemically active nanostructures advance responsive material design

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers developed a scalable approach to manufacture intricate, electrochemically actuated carbon nanotube structures that can reversibly change shape through lithium alloying reactions controlled by simple electrical signals.

Dec 6, 2023

IBM Releases First-Ever 1,000-Qubit Quantum Chip

Scientific American   -   Scientific News Websites

The company announces its latest huge chip—but will now focus on developing smaller chips with a fresh approach to “error correction”

Dec 5, 2023

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