The discovery of a mini aurora above a light-emitting polymer material reveals an electron-ejection process that might be useful in field-emission displays and material fabrication. Read More »
Evidence of coherent light emission from excitons in a 2D-material structure could inspire new quantum-technology applications. Read More »
Researchers have demonstrated that a solid can exhibit an enhanced nonlinear optical phenomenon usually seen only in cold atomic gases. Read More »
A new model suggests that lattice defects are responsible for the way some semiconductors become harder under illumination. Read More »
A subpicosecond optical switch demonstrated in a semiconductor material moves researchers a step closer to an all-optical computer. Read More »
Researchers have identified the best silicon and silicon dioxide materials for the next generation of transistors, which are expected to be just a nanometer long. Read More »
A new experiment on the emission spectrum of quantum dots in photonic-crystal microcavities supports a recently proposed theory of cavity quantum electrodynamics. Read More »
Coupling between remote spins on a chip via virtual photons exchanged through a superconducting resonator could lead to gate operations between distant spin qubits. Read More »
A new photoelectric device can convert light into charge that it can then store indefinitely. Read More »
A quantum dot can measure ultracold temperatures without the need for direct electrical connections to the outside world. Read More »
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