Sounding out lasing in silicon
Lasing by stimulating acoustic vibrations in a silicon waveguide may bring integrated silicon photonics a step closer
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Computers ‘learn’ how nanoparticles scatter light
Researchers use machine learning to solve inverse problems that identify the nanostructures responsible for scattering spectra
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Can nanomaterials take on the extremes of space?
From the furnace of take-off to the cold radiation-laden environment of space, extraterrestrial missions place high requirements on material properties
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Current counts for measuring air pollution
Size isn’t the only challenge for counting airborne nanoparticles – converting to a well-defined unit is also crucial
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Less is more for conducting graphene composites
Growing gold nanoparticles in situ makes graphene polymer composites effective conductors with very little graphene
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Data storage prospects broaden for antiferromagnetics
A previously unobserved type of antiferromagnetic switching may be useful for memory applications
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High-resolution direct laser writing exploits scruffy edges
By controlling stray filament formation researchers achieve sub 10 nm feature sizes with standard direct laser writing tools
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Inorganic semiconductors can be more flexible in the dark
Experiments in complete darkness reveal extraordinary plasticity in ZnS
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World Metrology Day: Celebrating an underappreciated science
The UK's National Physical Laboratory opens its doors to shed light on everyday units and the work that goes into defining them
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Gallenene grows on silicon
Researchers successfully take on the challenge of growing gallenene on silicon using a buffer layer
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