TOPICSSilicon
Silicon
New material in which electron’s dynamics can be controlled
Sculpting quantum materials for the electronics of the future.
Scientists found the missing photonic link to enable an all-silicon quantum internet
An important milestone that unlocks immediate opportunities to construct massively scalable quantum computers.
Silicon qubits for quantum computing
In a race to build quantum computing hardware, silicon begins to shine.
New energy-saving technique could help pave way for a carbon-neutral society
A method which will allow for faster communication systems and better energy-saving electronics.
A novel crystalline form of silicon could enable next-gen electronic and energy devices
It produces the first high-quality, bulk crystals that serve as the basis for future research activities.
A silicone aorta can reduce how hard patients’ hearts have to pump
Artificial aorta can reduce patients' blood pressure.
Black silicon photodetector achieves record efficiency of above 130%
This major breakthrough can have a significant impact on the photodetectors and UV-sensor industry.
New discovery paves way for silicon of the future
Just imagine taking two extremely ultra-thin materials with different properties and placing one on top of the other, and obtaining a new material with...
Ultrafast-charging Silicon-based anodes for Li-ion batteries
Fast charging rate and large energy storage are becoming key elements for the development of next-generation batteries, especially for high-performance electric vehicles. Developing electrodes...
Better lithium ion batteries on the cards
A team of scientists at the India Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, has developed a set of new electrodes that promise to help produce...
Artificial synapse for “brain-on-a-chip” hardware
With regards to preparing power, the human mind can't be beaten.
Stuffed inside the squishy, football-sized organ is something close to 100 billion neurons. At...
New Alloy Sensors For Jet Engines Can Handle High Heat
Scientists at the John Hopkin's University have cultivated new sensors for microelectromechanical systems and the devices that are part of the Internet of Things....