Ultracold matter Research update Physicists design acoustically invisible walls Method can be used over a range of frequencies Read article: Physicists design acoustically invisible walls
Transport properties Research update Redefining the ampere with the help of graphene? New carbon-based single-electron pump could help redefine the standard unit of current Read article: Redefining the ampere with the help of graphene?
Transport properties Research update Hofstadter’s butterfly spotted in graphene Moiré superlattices create stunning quantum effect Read article: Hofstadter’s butterfly spotted in graphene
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
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