Normally, we have to make a choice in physics: Either we deal with big things—such as a metal plate and its material properties, or with tiny things—such as individual atoms. But there is also a world in between: The world of small but not yet tin...
Mar 28, 2023
Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University revealed the atomic flow behavior of nano-joints in AgNWs Interconnect Network. In order to further improve the joint quality, the thermal welding process and atomic evolution behavior of Ag nanowire...
Mar 28, 2023
Have a cough, sore throat and congestion? Any number of respiratory viruses could be responsible. Today, scientists report using a single-atom-thick nanomaterial to build a device that can simultaneously detect the presence of the viruses that cau...
Mar 28, 2023
Shooting ions is very different from shooting a gun: By firing highly charged ions onto tiny gold structures, these structures can be modified in technologically interesting ways. Surprisingly, the key is not the force of impact, but the electric ...
Mar 28, 2023
As part of a comparative international study, researchers have successfully tested and validated a method of investigating dynamic protein structures.
Mar 28, 2023
Stacked layers of ultrathin semiconductor materials feature phenomena that can be exploited for novel applications. Physicists have studied effects that emerge by giving two layers a slight twist.
Mar 28, 2023
Tiny materials one hundred thousand times smaller than the width of a strand of hair could be used to improve solar cell technology.
Mar 28, 2023
Music generated by quantum computers is intriguing from musical and scientific perspectives The post Quantum melodies: the intersection of music and quantum physics appeared first on Physics World.
Mar 28, 2023
Novel, ultrathin nanomaterials exhibit remarkable properties. If you stack individual atomically thin layers of crystals in a vertical assembly, for example, fascinating physical effects can occur. For instance, bilayers of the wonder material gra...
Mar 28, 2023
Black Swan Graphene and Nationwide Engineering Research and Development (“NERD”) have announced a strategic partnership being embedded in a fully integrated supply chain which will include Arup Group Limited, a multinational engineering consultanc...
Mar 28, 2023
