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Transport properties Research update Graphene p-n junction is unveiled Device could be important step towards carbon transistors
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Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum well fires single electrons on demand Nanosecond control of quantum dots brings an electron-based quantum computer closer to reality Read article: Quantum well fires single electrons on demand
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