Charge-transfer Amplifier A charge-transfer amplifier is an electronic circuit that amplifies an electrical charge signal. It works by transferring the charge from one capacitor to another capacitor,…
Charge Amplifier A charge amplifier is an electronic amplifier that amplifies the electrical charge produced by a sensor or transducer, such as a piezoelectric sensor or a…
Carbon-negative Concrete is being developed by Researchers Carbon-negative concrete is a type of concrete that removes more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere during production than it emits. This is a significant step…
A Novel Method of Controlling an Aircraft without a Tail Aircraft with no tail are known as “flying wings” or “tailless aircraft,” and they present unique challenges when it comes to control. However, there are…
Satellite Plasma Thrusters could be Significantly more Powerful In general, plasma thrusters can provide higher thrust-to-weight ratios and higher specific impulses than conventional chemical thrusters, making them an attractive option for satellite propulsion.…
Researchers Develop a Method for Producing Net-zero Aviation Fuel An interdisciplinary team of researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has developed a potential breakthrough in green aviation: a recipe for a net-zero fuel for…
A New Semiconductor Detector Offers Hope for Homeland Security and Medical Diagnosis Security personnel are tasked with stopping criminals from smuggling dangerous materials into a nation, and finding nuclear materials has proven to be challenging and expensive.…
Infrared Light is Used by Researchers to Transmit Power Wirelessly Across 30 Meters Infrared light is a type of electromagnetic radiation that has longer wavelengths than visible light, but shorter wavelengths than microwaves. It is sometimes referred to…
Researchers Describe Previously Unknown Characteristics of the Kagome Family of Superconducting Metals Dramatic developments in quantum computing, smartphones that only require a monthly charge, and levitating, lightning-fast trains. These kinds of advances in technology have the potential…
A Vibration-Adding Shield for 2D Materials to Minimize Vibration Issues Researchers from Monash University have revealed a novel, paradoxical method to safeguard atomically thin electronics by reducing vibrations while boosting vibrations. Gallium-oxide, a protective glass…
Use of Virtual Reality Games in Personnel Evaluation is Possible Virtual reality games can create realistic simulations of work environments, allowing employers to evaluate a candidate’s skills, decision-making abilities, and behavior in a simulated work…
Rapid Thermal Processing Rapid thermal processing (RTP) is a semiconductor manufacturing technique used to quickly heat and cool material in a controlled environment. It is a semiconductor manufacturing…