Photoelasticity
Photoelasticity is a technique used to visualize and measure the stress distribution in a transparent material by observing the changes in its optical properties. When…
Physics
Pyroelectricity
Pyroelectricity is a phenomenon in which certain materials generate an electrical charge when they are heated or cooled. It is a property of certain crystals…
The Discovery of a New Topological Phase could Lead the Way for Exciting Advances in Nanotechnology
Cambridge researchers identified a novel topological phase in a two-dimensional system that could serve as a new platform for investigating topological physics in nanoscale devices.…
Piezoelectricity
Piezoelectricity is the property of certain materials to generate an electric charge in response to mechanical stress or pressure, and vice versa. This phenomenon was…
New Discoveries Reveal the Universe’s Cosmic Growth in Support of Einstein’s Theory of Gravitation
Humans have been fascinated by the secrets of the cosmos for millennia. Modern cosmologists, unlike ancient philosophers who imagined the universe’s origins, employ mathematical tools…
The Quantum Computer’s Concept of Absolute Zero
Absolute zero is the temperature at which all matter reaches its lowest possible energy state. In a quantum computer, achieving temperatures near absolute zero is…
Ferroelectric Polymers
Ferroelectric polymers are a type of organic material that exhibits ferroelectricity, which is the ability to maintain a permanent electric polarization in the absence of…
Ferroelectricity
Ferroelectricity is a property of certain materials in which they exhibit a spontaneous electric polarization that can be reversed by an external electric field. These…
Ferroelectricity discovered in an Elementary Substance
Ferroelectricity is a property of certain materials that exhibit spontaneous electric polarization even in the absence of an external electric field. This property was first…
Tip-Enhanced Spectroscopy Aids in the Creation of ‘Transformer’ Semiconductor Particles
Is it conceivable to create tiny and soft wearable devices with electrical and optical capabilities, similar to Spiderman’s suit? The solution is to create innovative…
Magnetic Behavior is Being Imaged at the Tiniest Scales Yet Seen by Researchers
Magnetic behavior refers to the response of a material to an external magnetic field. Materials can be classified into three categories based on their magnetic…
Potentially Useful Two-dimensional Nanoparticles
Two-dimensional (2D) nanoparticles, also known as nanosheets or nanofilms, have recently gained a lot of attention due to their unique properties and potential applications in…
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