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All-optical, near-infrared imaging via ultra-thin structured films

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Near-Infrared (NIR) vision detectors and cameras play an essential role in today's high-tech tools for imaging, sensing and display technologies. Goggle- or binocular-based NIR cameras are particularly important for night vision, as well as m...

May 26, 2023

Protein-based nano-'computer' evolves in ability to influence cell behavior

Nanowerk   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers have created the first protein-based nano-computing agent that functions as a circuit. The milestone puts them one step closer to developing next-generation cell-based therapies to treat diseases like diabetes and cancer.

May 26, 2023

Forging a dream material with semiconductor quantum dots

ScienceDaily   -   General News Websites

Researchers have succeeded in creating a 'superlattice' of semiconductor quantum dots that can behave like a metal, potentially imparting exciting new properties to this popular class of materials.

May 26, 2023

Q&A: Expert discusses how to realistically achieve quantum speedups beyond the hype

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

In theory, quantum computers vastly outperform classical computers in terms of computing speed. For them to do so in practice, it is necessary to design more and novel high-speed algorithms, says ETH supercomputing specialist Torsten Hoefler.

May 26, 2023

Artificial spherical chromatophore nanomicelles for selective CO2 reduction in water

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers led by Prof. Tian Jia from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new strategy for visible-light-induced selective carbon dioxide (CO2) conversion by mimicking the key elements a...

May 26, 2023

Can quantum computing protect AI from cyber attacks?

Tech Xplore   -   Scientific News Websites

AI algorithms are everywhere. They underpin nearly all autonomous and robotic systems deployed in security applications. This includes facial recognition, biometrics, drones and autonomous vehicles used in combat surveillance and military targetin...

May 26, 2023

Team successfully demonstrates laser-induced monolayer graphene nanoprocessing

Phys.org   -   Scientific News Websites

Discovered in 2004, graphene has revolutionized various scientific fields. It possesses remarkable properties like high electron mobility, mechanical strength, and thermal conductivity. Extensive time and effort has been invested in exploring its ...

May 26, 2023

Metallic Magic: Forging a Dream Material With Semiconductor Quantum Dots

SciTechDaily   -   Scientific News Websites

Scientists have developed a superlattice of semiconductor quantum dots that functions like a metal, a significant leap forward in harnessing quantum dots’ full potential. The researchers achieved metal-like conductivity in this lattice, one millio...

May 26, 2023

Strange Physical Phenomenon to Control Light in New Ways

AZoNano   -   Nanotechnology Websites

Researchers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated how to create cage structures with nanoparticles using computer simulations, which could indicate a way to create structured nanostructures...

May 26, 2023

Light-Field Sensor Uses Color Encoding for 3D Scene Reconstruction

Photonics Media   -   Scientific News Websites

Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) developed a light-field sensor that detects 3D light fields across the x-ray to visible light spectrum. The sensor relies on a pixelated color conversion strategy that is based on perovskit...

May 26, 2023

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