Nanomaterials Research update Metal-organic frameworks stabilize perovskite LEDs New structures could find use in consumer electronics, medical imaging and photovoltaic devices Read article: Metal-organic frameworks stabilize perovskite LEDs
Optical physics Research update Atoms and molecules make vortex beams "Twisted" wavefront structures had previously only been seen in photons and electrons Read article: Atoms and molecules make vortex beams
Materials Webinar SPONSORED Past, present and the future of gas aggregation sources for nanoparticle synthesis IUVSTA, in partnership with Hiden Analytical explores gas aggregation sources as a unique tool for fundamental studies and applications Read article: Past, present and the future of gas aggregation sources for nanoparticle synthesis
Quantum Research update Nanomechanical qubit could be highly stable Calculations show that the quantum states of a vibrating nanotube-quantum dot platform would be robust against noise Read article: Nanomechanical qubit could be highly stable
Optics and photonics Research update Terahertz radiation is created using semiconductor surface states Researchers turn a problem into a solution Read article: Terahertz radiation is created using semiconductor surface states
Nanomaterials Research update Nanostructures make brighter e-reader displays New type of reflective screen can be viewed in bright sunshine without an energy-draining backlight Read article: Nanostructures make brighter e-reader displays
Nanophotonics Research update Metamaterial sculpts heart-shaped darkness from light Sub-wavelength imaging could benefit from new technology Read article: Metamaterial sculpts heart-shaped darkness from light
Nanomaterials Research update Luminescent nanoparticles identify defects in electrical appliances New technique could help extend the operating life of electronic devices Read article: Luminescent nanoparticles identify defects in electrical appliances
Quantum Research update ‘Talking’ quantum dots could be used as qubits Computer model simulates how interactions extend exciton lifetimes Read article: ‘Talking’ quantum dots could be used as qubits
Optics and photonics Interview Exploring the hidden world behind electronic devices Elham Fadaly has won an award for her work on semiconductor crystal growth mechanisms, which helped to create a silicon-based light emitter Read article: Exploring the hidden world behind electronic devices
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