Devices and structures Research update Electrochemical cell could detect airborne SARS-CoV-2 Device could immediately warn occupants when even trace levels of the virus are present Read article: Electrochemical cell could detect airborne SARS-CoV-2
Devices and structures Research update Bipolar transistors go organic The first bipolar transistor made from an organic semiconducting material makes its debut Read article: Bipolar transistors go organic
Lasers Research update New semiconductor laser delivers high power at a single frequency Photonic crystal with Dirac point suppresses higher-order modes Read article: New semiconductor laser delivers high power at a single frequency
Optical components Research update Flexible organic LED produces ‘romantic’ candle-like light New device might find applications in flexible lighting and smart displays that can be used at night without disrupting the body's biological clock Read article: Flexible organic LED produces ‘romantic’ candle-like light
Optics and photonics Research update Logic gate breaks speed record New device operates at femtosecond time scales thanks to light-field control of real and virtual charge carriers Read article: Logic gate breaks speed record
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Machine learning could minimize quantum tunnelling in transistors Study identifies lattice orientations that reduce unwanted effect Read article: Machine learning could minimize quantum tunnelling in transistors
Superconductivity Research update Scientists unveil Josephson diode Superconducting device exhibits one-way resistance-free current flow without a magnetic field Read article: Scientists unveil Josephson diode
Quantum computing Research update Quantum memristor paves the way for neuromorphic quantum computing New device could be used to fabricate architectures that mimic how the brain works Read article: Quantum memristor paves the way for neuromorphic quantum computing
Devices and structures Research update Negative capacitance could make transistors more energy efficient New MOSFET gate works at reduced voltage Read article: Negative capacitance could make transistors more energy efficient
Devices and structures Research update Quantum physics sets a speed limit for fastest possible optoelectronic switch Switching speeds faster than 1 petahertz harm the transmitted signal, say researchers Read article: Quantum physics sets a speed limit for fastest possible optoelectronic switch