
Thinner solar cells are more robust to space radiation
Gallium arsenide-based photovoltaic could be used as a power source for satellites in demanding space environments
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Gallium arsenide-based photovoltaic could be used as a power source for satellites in demanding space environments
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New research could help in the development of optical chip architectures that consume less energy than their electrical counterparts
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New spectroscopic measurements reveal the source of vital Fe2+ ions in soil
First measurement in a non-Abelian system will be useful for studies of complex systems, with implications for quantum computation and quantum simulation
Device could immediately warn occupants when even trace levels of the virus are present
Microcomb ring resonator could become the basis for a new generation of highly energy-efficient optical transmitters
Latest simulation results could help astrophysicists figure out what causes massive stars to go supernova
Discovery could be a boon for quantum sensors and memory storage devices for quantum computers