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Nanophysics Jun 23, 2023

Metasurface enables strong coupling effects between light and transition metal dichalcogenides

The interaction of light and matter on the nanoscale is a vital aspect of nanophotonics. Resonant nanosystems allow scientists to control and enhance electromagnetic energy at volumes smaller than the wavelength of the incident ...

Nanomaterials Jun 22, 2023

Spectroscopic micro-ellipsometer unveils atomic-level thickness measurements of 2D materials

Two-dimensional (2D) material flakes consist of single to few atomic layers, granting them extraordinary quantum properties, which are not observed in everyday materials. As a result, these materials hold immense potential ...

Archaeology Jun 21, 2023

Dutch unveil 4,000-year-old 'Stonehenge'-like discovery

Dutch archaeologists on Wednesday revealed an around 4,000-year-old religious site—dubbed the "Stonehenge of the Netherlands" in the country's media—which included a burial mound serving as a solar calendar.

Condensed Matter Jun 20, 2023

Combining twistronics with spintronics could be the next giant leap in quantum electronics

Twistronics isn't a new dance move, exercise equipment, or new music fad. No, it's much cooler than any of that. It is an exciting new development in quantum physics and material science where van der Waals materials are ...

Nanomaterials Jun 15, 2023

Researchers invent low-temperature synthesis method for high-quality tellurium nanomesh for next-generation electronics

A collaborative team led by researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently invented an innovative method for synthesizing high-quality, semiconducting nanomesh at a lower temperature and production cost than ...

Nanophysics Jun 14, 2023

Researchers succeed in arranging nanoscale quantum sensors on desired targets

University of Tokyo scientists have achieved the delicate task of arranging quantum sensors at a nanoscale, allowing them to detect extremely small variations in magnetic fields. The high-resolution quantum sensors will have ...

Nanophysics Jun 12, 2023

A scalable method to create ferroelectric FETs based on AlScN and 2D semiconductors

A key objective in the electronics engineering field is to develop transistors and other electronic components that are increasingly compact and efficient, utilizing readily available processes and materials. Among the transistors ...

Nanophysics Jun 9, 2023

Enhancing the fluorescence of single silicon carbide spin color centers

In a study published online in Nano Letters, the team led by Prof. Li Chuanfeng and Dr. Xu Jinshi from the University of Science and Technology of China of the Chinese Academy of Sciences made progress in enhancing the fluorescence ...

Nanophysics Jun 8, 2023

Confinement effects of carbon nanotubes on polyoxometalate clusters enhance electrochemical energy storage

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are considered ideal electrochemical energy storage materials due to their high electrical conductivity, large theoretical surface area, and good chemical stability.

Nanomaterials Jun 1, 2023

Producing large, clean 2D materials made easy: Just 'KISS'

Ever since the discovery of the two-dimensional form of graphite (called graphene) almost twenty years ago, interest in 2D materials and their special physical properties has skyrocketed. Famously, graphene was produced by ...

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