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- CERN researchers measure speed of sound in the quark–gluon plasma more precisely than ever before 20/02/2024 Neutron stars in the universe, ultracold atomic gases in the laboratory, and the quark–gluon plasma created in collisions of atomic nuclei at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC): they may seem totally unrelated but, surprisingly enough, they have something in common. They are all a fluid-like state of matter made up of strongly interacting particles. Insights into the properties and behavior of any of these almost-perfect liquids may be key to understanding nature across scales that are orders of magnitude apart.
- A novel technique for creating superhydrophobic surfaces 16/02/2024 Superhydrophobic surfaces, characterized by their ability to repel water with a contact angle above 150° and a sliding angle below 10°, offer a range of applications from self-cleaning and anti-corrosion to oil/water separation and droplet manipulation. Traditionally, creating such surfaces has been challenging, requiring complex, time-consuming, or material-specific methods.
- Helium droplets capture double water structure 15/02/2024 An elusive structure involving two water molecules, which had been predicted but never observed, has been isolated by RIKEN chemists. This finding could have implications for a wide range of fields ranging from astrochemistry to corrosion of metals. The paper is published in The Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters.
- Shedding light on the origin of the photovoltaic effect in organic–inorganic perovskites 07/02/2024 A team led by RIKEN researchers has investigated how special crystals convert light into electricity. Their findings will help inform efforts to improve their efficiency, which could lead to the crystals being used in solar cells.
- 3D printed multilayer structures for high-numerical aperture achromatic lenses 05/02/2024 Flat optics are made of nanostructures containing high-refractive index materials to produce lenses with thin form factors that function only at specific wavelengths.
- Ultrafast lasers map electrons 'going ballistic' in graphene with implications for next-gen electronic devices 02/02/2024 Research appearing in ACS Nano reveals the ballistic movement of electrons in graphene in real-time.
- Breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis paves way for advanced electronic devices 30/01/2024 A team of researchers led by Professor Young S. Park at UNIST's Department of Chemistry has achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of organic semiconductors. Their successful synthesis and characterization of a novel molecule called "BNBN anthracene" has opened up new possibilities for the development of advanced electronic devices.
- Scientists prove diamond and lithium niobate for advancing quantum tech 29/01/2024 Quantum computing shows promise in developing healthcare-based applications for improving medications, diagnostics, and other techniques, Dr Shohini Ghose told Interesting Engineering in a podcast interview while addressing the future of the technology.
- High-sensitivity terahertz detection by 2D plasmons in transistors 25/01/2024 A research group from Tohoku University and RIKEN has developed a high-speed, high-sensitivity terahertz-wave detector operating at room temperature, paving the way for advancements in the development of next generation 6G/7G technology.
- Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers 24/01/2024 For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and stable laser sources that would be useful in a variety of applications, including the lidar systems used for autonomous vehicles.
- Top Predictions In Quantum For 2024 23/01/2024 The term, “Quantum Practicality,” entered the lexicon in earnest in 2023, probably chosen because it sounds less hubristic than quantum advantage and, certainly, quantum supremacy. Like those terms, quantum practicality is hard to define and, therefore, hard to measure. However, in 2024 we should see of a glimpse of achieving the spirit of that term.