Transport properties Research update Electrons hold their spin in silicon Ballistic electrons on target for spintronics Read article: Electrons hold their spin in silicon
Transport properties Research update Negative resistance found in 2D electron gas Device could be a source of terahertz radiation for communications
Ultrafast science Research update Chilling out with polaritons Metal gives laser-cooling a boost Read article: Chilling out with polaritons
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Semiconductors and electronics Research update Polariton laser reaches room temperature Quasiparticles could lead to low-power lasers
Transport properties Research update Spins take their time to relax Organic nanowire "spin valves" could be ideal for use in spintronic devices Read article: Spins take their time to relax
Transport properties Research update When graphene meets negative refraction Researchers think that graphene could be used to make a tiny electron lens Read article: When graphene meets negative refraction
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Two-photon emission seen in semiconductor Quantum wells could deliver entangled photon pairs
Transport properties Research update Computer chips cut energy consumption Manufacturers announce breakthrough dielectric Read article: Computer chips cut energy consumption
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Molecule carrier is on the straight and narrow Carbon dioxide is delivered with nanoscale precision Read article: Molecule carrier is on the straight and narrow
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