Trigatron – a type of triggerable spark gap switch A trigatron is a sort of triggerable spark gap switch designed for high current and voltage (often 10-100 kV and 20-100 kA, however mega-ampere devices…
These Mice, with their Hybrid Brains, Smell like Rats Mice without an olfactory system had their sense of smell restored using neurons from rats, marking the first time scientists effectively integrated sensory apparatus from…
Novel One-dimensional Superconductor in Condensed Matter Physics Researchers at The University of Manchester have established robust superconductivity at high magnetic fields using a newly developed one-dimensional (1D) system, marking a significant advancement…
Overvoltage – in Electrical Engineering Overvoltage in electrical engineering refers to a voltage increase that exceeds the design limit of a circuit or circuit element. It describes a condition in…
Dynamic Frequency Scaling Dynamic frequency scaling (also known as CPU throttling) is a power management technique in computer architecture in which the frequency of a microprocessor is dynamically…
Dynamic Voltage Restoration (DVR) Dynamic voltage restoration (DVR) is a technique for mitigating voltage sags and swells in electrical power distribution. It is a technology used in power systems…
Concentrator Photovoltaics – a photovoltaic technology Concentrator photovoltaics (CPV) is a photovoltaic technology that produces electricity from sunlight. It is a method of turning sunlight into electrical power via photovoltaic (PV)…
Transformation Optics – a fascinating branch of physics and engineering Transformation optics is a fascinating branch of physics and engineering that uses transformation principles to modify electromagnetic fields. It is a subfield of optics that…
By Mid-century, Climate Change could be the Primary cause of Biodiversity Loss According to a massive multi-model study published in Science, land-use change alone has caused a 2% to 11% decrease in global biodiversity throughout the twentieth…
Photonic Crystal – an optical nanostructure A photonic crystal is an optical nanostructure with a periodically changing refractive index. It is a material structure whose dielectric characteristics vary periodically, affecting the…
Photonic Metamaterial (PM) A photonic metamaterial (PM), also called an optical metamaterial, is a type of electromagnetic metamaterial that interacts with light at terahertz (THz), infrared (IR), or…
Scientists uncover Genetics behind the Genesis of Gliding Researchers explain the genomic and developmental origins of the patagium, a thin skin membrane that permits some mammalian species to fly through the air. People…