Optical physics Research update Beating the sub-wavelength limit Theorists predict that cold atoms can pass through slits narrower than their de Broglie wavelength Read article: Beating the sub-wavelength limit
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanocrystals enhance photovoltaics A new type of solar cell combines the advantages of organic and inorganic designs Read article: Nanocrystals enhance photovoltaics
Transport properties Research update Making the most of doping Ordered array of dopants boost the performance of semiconductor devices Read article: Making the most of doping
Transport properties Research update Nanotube switch makes its debut Simple fabrication process could have widespread applications Read article: Nanotube switch makes its debut
Nanomaterials Research update A giant leap for nanodroplets Experiment with gold droplets on carbon surface could have widespread applications Read article: A giant leap for nanodroplets
Nanomaterials Research update Nanomagnets come together Physicists have shown that two nano-scale magnets can be made to oscillate in phase Read article: Nanomagnets come together
Structure and dynamics Research update Diamonds are not forever A new form of carbon is harder than conventional diamond
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanotubes make perfect diodes Carbon-based devices take another step forward Read article: Nanotubes make perfect diodes
Nanomaterials Research update Just add salt Adding a pinch of sodium chloride helps physicists to make better magnetic nanoparticles Read article: Just add salt
Transport properties Research update Purity pays off for nanotubes New approach improves performance for carbon-based devices Read article: Purity pays off for nanotubes
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