Physics

Silicon photonics is the study and application of photonic systems that use silicon as an optical medium. Silicon is typically patterned with sub-micrometre precision into…

The conversion of light into electricity using semiconducting materials that exhibit the photovoltaic effect, a phenomenon studied in physics, photochemistry, and electrochemistry, is known as…

A Halbach array is a special arrangement of permanent magnets that augments the magnetic field on one side of the array while canceling the field…

An electromagnet is a type of magnet that generates a magnetic field by using an electric current. Electromagnets are typically made of wire wound into…

An electrodynamic wheel is a type of wheel proposed for use in the maglev train transport system’s electrodynamic levitation. This motor is used to propel…

Electromagnetism is the interaction of particles with electric charges via electromagnetic fields in physics. It is a branch of physics that studies electric and magnetic…

A magnetic bearing is a type of bearing that uses magnetic levitation to support a load. Magnetic bearings allow moving parts to be supported without…

Laser cooling is a technique that uses laser light to lower the temperature of a group of atoms or ions. In condensed matter physics, laser…

The quantum pendulum is critical to understanding hindered internal rotations in chemistry, quantum features of scattering atoms, and a variety of other quantum phenomena. It…

In partnership with Asahi Kasei Corporation, a research team led by 2014 Nobel laureate Hiroshi Amano at Nagoya University’s Institute of Materials and Systems for…

An optical cavity, also known as a resonating cavity or optical resonator, is a mirror or other optical element arrangement that forms a cavity resonator…

Acoustic impedance and specific acoustic impedance are measures of a system’s resistance to acoustic flow caused by an acoustic pressure applied to the system. The…