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science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"Electron Flow Visualization Inspires Nanoscale Devices with Wing-like Efficiency"

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed a new imaging technique to visualize the flow of electrons around sharp bends in nanoscale devices, similar to how air flows around airplane wings. By designing an "electrofoil" device, the team was able to contort, compress, and expand the streamlines of electric currents, allowing for the measurement of heat generated by electron flow. This research has the potential to improve the design of integrated circuits and optoelectronic devices by identifying areas where heat may cause damage and suggesting the use of gradually curved wires instead of sharp bends.

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#circuit-design #electron-flow #imaging-technique

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Long-awaited Quantum State Confirmed: Electrons in Artificial Atoms Form Pairs"

Researchers from the Department of Physics at Universität Hamburg have successfully observed a quantum state predicted over 50 years ago by Japanese theoreticians. By creating an artificial atom on a superconductor surface, the researchers paired electrons in a quantum dot, resulting in the smallest version of a superconductor. This breakthrough has implications for the development of nanoscale electronic devices and quantum computers.

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#artificial-atoms #electron-pairing #nanoscale-devices

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Advancements in Nanoscale LED Arrays and Complex Structures Using Light

Researchers at MIT have developed a technique that allows for the precise growth of halide perovskite nanocrystals on-site, with control over their location and size. This technique overcomes the challenges of integrating these delicate materials into nanoscale devices using conventional fabrication techniques. The researchers demonstrated the effectiveness of their approach by fabricating arrays of nanoscale light-emitting diodes (nanoLEDs), which could have applications in optical communication, computing, quantum light sources, microscopy, and high-resolution displays. The technique is scalable, versatile, and compatible with conventional fabrication steps, opening up possibilities for the integration of nanocrystals into functional nanoscale devices.

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#fabrication-techniques #halide-perovskites #nanocrystals

technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Breakthrough: Physicists create transformable nanoscale electronic devices"

Physicists at the University of California, Irvine have discovered nanoscale electronic devices that can transform into many different shapes and sizes, unlike traditional solid-state devices. The devices are made of single-atom thick sheets of graphene attached to gold wires that can be transformed into a variety of different configurations on the fly. The discovery could fundamentally change the nature of electronic devices and the way scientists research atomic-scale quantum materials. The team expects their work could usher in a new era of quantum science research.

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#electronic-components #graphene #materials-science