Physics
Acoustic Contrast Factor
The acoustic contrast factor is a number used to describe the relationship between the densities and the sound velocities (or, equivalently because of the form…
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Physics
The Beam Quality of a Semiconductor Laser can be Enhanced by a Straightforward Shape Adjustment
Scientists from KAUST have shown how small semiconductor lasers may be easily modified to make them more useful for lighting and holography. The study has…
Technology
Acoustic Tweezers
Acoustic tweezers (or acoustical tweezers) are used to manipulate the position and movement of very small objects with sound waves. It refer to a technology…
Physics
Radiation Pressure
Radiation pressure (also known as light pressure) is the mechanical pressure exerted on any surface as a result of the object’s momentum exchange with the…
Physics
A Device Adopted from Astronomy Aids in the Detection of Unique Quantum Interference Phenomena
Quantum interference refers to the phenomenon in quantum mechanics where the wave nature of particles leads to constructive or destructive interference. It is a fundamental…
Physics
Acoustic Levitation
Acoustic levitation is a fascinating phenomenon that involves suspending and manipulating objects in mid-air using sound waves. It is a technique for suspending matter in…
Neuroscience
Molecular Machines
Molecular machines are artificial or natural structures made up of individual molecules or molecular components. These are a type of molecule that is typically described…
Computer
Magnon-Based Computation May Indicate a Shift in the Computing Paradigm
Magnonics is an engineering subfield that strives to develop information technology in terms of speed, device architecture, and energy usage, similar to electronics or photonics.…
Technology
Superconducting Amplifiers Provide High Performance While Consuming Less Power
In order to use radio wave detectors for radio astronomy observations, researchers have developed a new concept for superconducting microwave low-noise amplifiers. They have also…
Chemistry
Using Liquid Crystal Droplets to Visualize the Spatial Distribution of Electric Properties at Microscales
The use of and research into micron-sized electrical components like microelectrodes, sensors, and actuators that are integrated into computer and smartphone chips is known as…
Geography
A Researcher Investigates How Vacation Homes Affect the Utilization of Agricultural Land
At Columbia County, New York, where his family farms, Charles Towe, an associate professor of agricultural and resource economics at the College of Agriculture, Health…
Technology
Nanomechanics
Nanomechanics is a science and engineering discipline that studies the mechanical behavior of systems at the nanoscale. It entails investigating the behavior of materials and…
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