Transport properties Research update How nanocrystals squeeze through nanotubes Crystals reform at atomic scale to pass through narrow passages within nanotubes Read article: How nanocrystals squeeze through nanotubes
Transport properties Research update Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material Light-scattering nanowires could boost LEDs and solar cells Read article: Signs of Anderson localization spotted in 3D optical material
Transport properties Research update Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin Sensors could be used in robotics and for touch-sensitive electronics Read article: Nanowire transistor array as touch-sensitive as human skin
Transport properties Research update Spin waves carry energy from cold to hot Curious effect could be put to use in "spin caloritronics" Read article: Spin waves carry energy from cold to hot
Transport properties Research update First light from molybdenite transistors Atom-thick materials could find use in optoelectronics Read article: First light from molybdenite transistors
Transport properties Research update Comparative current measurement more accurate than ever before New design uses less liquid helium Read article: Comparative current measurement more accurate than ever before
Transport properties Research update Topological insulator created for light Surface propagation undeterred by defects Read article: Topological insulator created for light
Transport properties Research update Quantum refrigerator is efficient and reusable Tunnelling electrons chill large objects to below 300 mK Read article: Quantum refrigerator is efficient and reusable
Transport properties Research update Polymer capacitor dazzles flash manufacturer New material leads to better flashes for mobile-phone cameras Read article: Polymer capacitor dazzles flash manufacturer
Transport properties Video What is a thermopower wave? Michael Strano introduces the idea of a self-propagating thermal wave Read article: What is a thermopower wave?
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