Polaritons create a New Lane on the Semiconductor Highway
Thermal energy is transported along the highway of heat transfer by quantum particles known as phonons. However, at the nanoscale of today’s most advanced semiconductors,…
Physics
Superconducting Nanowires Detect Single Protein Ions in Quantum Physics
An international research team led by quantum physicist Markus Arndt (University of Vienna) has made a breakthrough in protein ion detection: Because of their high…
A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Photovoltaic Cell Manufacturing
Engineers have created a world first by creating the first back-contact micrometric photovoltaic cells. The University of Ottawa, in collaboration with national and international partners,…
Friction Control at all Scales, from Small to Large
Friction control is critical in a wide range of applications, from small-scale devices to large-scale industrial systems. At various scales, there are several methods for…
A Diamond-rivaling Ultra-hard Substance has been Discovered
A report claims that scientists have solved a decades-long conundrum and discovered a nearly unbreakable substance that could rival diamond as the hardest material on…
Characteristic Quantum Activity in Bouncing Droplets
The scientists reproduced a ‘quantum bomb tester’ in a classical droplet test in a work that could help bridge certain gaps in quantum theory. What…
Supercrystals are being used to Harvest more Solar Energy
Supercrystals are a specific arrangement of atoms or molecules in a crystalline structure that exhibits distinct and enhanced properties when compared to individual crystals. If…
Compact Accelerator Technology reaches a significant Energy Milestone
Researchers have demonstrated a compact particle accelerator that produces an electron beam with an energy of 10 billion electron volts (10 GeV) in less than…
Einstein’s Gravity and Quantum Mechanics are combined in a New Theory
The widely held belief has been that Einstein’s theory of gravity must be modified, or “quantized,” in order to fit within quantum theory. String theory…
Radiometric Calibration
Radiometric calibration is a process used in remote sensing and imaging to ensure that the digital values recorded in an image are consistently and accurately…
Spectral Sensitivity
Spectral sensitivity is the relative efficiency of detecting light or other signals as a function of frequency or wavelength. It refers to the sensitivity of…
Radiometry – a branch of science
Radiometry is a branch of science concerned with the measurement of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light. It is a collection of techniques for measuring electromagnetic…
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