Metamaterial Cloaking
The use of metamaterials in an invisibility cloak is known as metamaterial cloaking. This is accomplished by manipulating light’s paths as they pass through a…
Engineering
Metamaterial Absorber
Metamaterial absorbers are artificial materials that are designed to absorb specific frequencies of electromagnetic radiation such as microwaves, infrared radiation, or even visible light. They…
More Reliable Renewable Energy could Result in Cost Savings
One of the main challenges with renewable energy sources like wind and solar is their intermittent nature, which makes predicting how much energy they will…
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…
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