Soft matter and liquids Research update Light powers artificial membrane Researchers build an artificial photosynthetic membrane using light induced electron transfer
Transport properties Research update Electronic devices based on single molecules Researchers measure the conductance of a single hydrogen molecule
Structure and dynamics Research update Molecules power nanoscale computers Scientists have made tiny mechanical logic circuits from cascading molecules
Surfaces and interfaces Research update Atom lithography sees the light A new technique for making integrated circuits draws on the principles of magnetic resonance imaging
Nanomaterials Research update EPS announces prize winners The achievements of 17 physicists have been recognized by prizes from the EPS
Read article: Electrons probe single atoms Surfaces and interfaces Research update Electrons probe single atoms A breakthrough in electron microscopy could boost the semiconductor industry
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Silicon atoms play a bit part Physicists create a memory based on the presence or absence of a silicon atom
Read article: Magnets open the gate to nanoscale logic Transport properties Research update Magnets open the gate to nanoscale logic Physicists create the first metallic NOT gate to work at room temperature
Read article: Tiny transistors nudge the nanoscale Semiconductors and electronics Research update Tiny transistors nudge the nanoscale The first transistor made from a single atom could lead to practical nanoelectronics
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