Semiconductors and electronics Research update Composite fibres light up Novel optoelectronic fibres can be woven into "spectrometric fabric" Read article: Composite fibres light up
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanotubes feel the force New device exploits both the mechanical and electronic properties of carbon nanotubes Read article: Nanotubes feel the force
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Quantum well energizes nanocrystals Scientists have transferred energy to nanocrystals from quantum wells without electrical contacts Read article: Quantum well energizes nanocrystals
Ultrafast science Research update New look for molecular photodiodes Novel device switches photocurrent direction depending on wavelength of light Read article: New look for molecular photodiodes
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Self-assembly made easy Electric fields could challenge micro-tweezers in the electronics industry Read article: Self-assembly made easy
Transport properties Research update Single-electron transistor goes mechanical A tiny vibrating arm could have applications in electronics and fundamental physics
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Nanotube transistors speed up Electronic devices based on carbon nanotubes have moved a step closer Read article: Nanotube transistors speed up
Semiconductors and electronics Research update Organic growth in spintronics New organic era beckons for spintronic devices
Superconductivity Research update Superconducting diamond turns up in Russia Boron-doped carbon could superconduct
Semiconductors and electronics Research update DNA detection made easy Transistor approach can find genetic mutations
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