First 3-D Imaging of Excited Quantum Dots
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 8, 2018 — Quantum dots are rapidly taking center stage in emerging applications and research developments, from enhanced LCD TVs and thin-film solar cells, […]
A New Radiation Detector Made from Graphene
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2018 — Graphene is a remarkable material: light, strong, transparent and electrically conductive. It can also convert heat to electricity. Researchers have recently […]
Sequential Model Chips Away at Mysteries of Aircraft Ice
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2018 — Ice accumulation on aircraft wings is a common contributing factor to airplane accidents. Most existing models focus on either ice that […]
The Future of Wireless Communications is Terahertz
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2018 — Electrical and optical engineers in Australia have designed a novel platform that could tailor telecommunication and optical transmissions. Collaborating scientists from […]
Advances Open New Frequency Range for Wireless Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2018 — The world is running out of bandwidth to support our growing communication demands. This is in part due to “internet of […]
The Dawn of Gallium Oxide Microelectronics
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 6, 2018– Silicon has long been the go-to material in the world of microelectronics and semiconductor technology. But silicon still faces limitations, particularly with […]
Diamonds Show Promise for Spintronic Devices
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 29, 2018 — Conventional electronics rely on controlling electric charge. Recently, researchers have been exploring the potential for a new technology, called spintronics, that […]
Advances in Lasers Get to the Long and Short of it
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 24, 2018 — Since lasers were first developed, the demand for more adaptable lasers has only increased. Chiral nematic liquid crystals (CLCs) are an […]
New Oxide and Semiconductor Combination Builds New Device Potential
WASHINGTON, D.C., January 10, 2018 — Insulating oxides are oxygen containing compounds that do not conduct electricity, but can sometimes form conductive interfaces when they’re layered together […]