Physical Science & Technology

Connecting distant silicon qubits to quantum computers which helps to create a large and complex computer based on silicon quantum dots. In a demonstration that promises to help develop a...

Nanophysics: The Right Turn, The stacked properties of small semiconductor materials create incredible materials that can be used for new applications. A team led by LMU scientist Alexander Högele shows...

A small amount of gold can be used by the ion bomb at the TU Wien (Vienna) - surprisingly, the most important thing is not the strength of the effect...

Graphene is the strongest material of all. On top of that, it is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity, making it one of the most unique and versatile materials...

Most homes have electronic timers to automatically turn lights on or off at the same time each day. However, the control of larger electrical appliances requires more sophisticated electronics. Scientists...

They are considered the "holy grail" of battery research: the so-called "solid state batteries". They no longer have liquid cores like modern batteries, but are made of solid materials. This...

Being able to determine not only whether a micron particle is bent, but how much it can open up new avenues for machine vision and more. Micron-sized "bow extensions" self-assembled from...

MXenes are able to store large amounts of electrical energy like batteries and chargers and discharge quickly like supercapacitors. They combine both talents and are thus a very interesting class...

The development of silicon-based computers is approaching its limits. To achieve further miniaturization and reduce power consumption, a variety of materials and architectures are important. Tamalika Banerjee, professor of spintronics...

Carbon nanotubes are a new material 100 times stronger than steel for only a quarter of its weight, and have an electrical strength as high as that of copper. If...