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Nanoswitches toggled by light

Researchers discovered ultrafast electron microscopy reveals switchable nanochannels in copper and TCNQ crystals. These micromaterials stretch under laser pulses, exhibiting reversible optomechanical phenomena useful for nanoelectronic applications.

SourceWiley·DateMar 5, 2008

Nobel prize in physics for Helmholtz scientist

Peter Grünberg's discovery of Giant Magnetoresistance led to increased storage capacity in hard disks and the development of spintronics, a new research field exploiting quantum spin states. The award marks the Helmholtz Association as a leader in providing an excellent working environment for exceptional researchers.

A new wrinkle in thin film science

Scientists have developed a simple experiment to measure the mechanical properties of thin films, which could impact industries like cosmetics, coatings and nanoelectronics. The new method uses low-power optical microscopy to observe wrinkles in the film, providing insight into material properties.

Water and nanoelectronics will mix to create ultra-dense memory storage devices, researchers say

Scientists have discovered a new method to stabilize ferroelectricity in nanostructures using fragments of water, leading to ultra-dense memory storage devices with unprecedented capacities. This breakthrough could enable the creation of storage devices small enough to hold massive amounts of data, such as music or video libraries.

SourceUniversity of Pennsylvania·JournalNano Letters·DateApr 26, 2006

A giant step toward tiny functional nanowires

Researchers at Northwestern University create a new method to produce nanowires with controlled gaps, enabling the design of devices for diagnostics and drug discovery. The technique, called on-wire lithography, allows for the fabrication of nanowires with precise electrical measurements on individual molecules.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalScience·DateJun 30, 2005

An important step toward molecular electronics

A team of engineers at Northwestern University has developed a method for precisely aligning multiple types of molecules on a silicon surface at room temperature. This breakthrough enables the construction of nanoscale systems such as molecular transistors or light-emitting diodes, and paves the way for integrating with current technol...

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateSep 27, 2004

Carbon nanotubes found to fluoresce

Researchers at Rice University have discovered that carbon nanotubes can fluoresce in the near-infrared spectrum, which could lead to the development of inexpensive and simple diagnostic tests for diseases. This technology has the potential to target specific targets within the body, such as tumor cells or inflamed tissues.

SourceRice University·JournalScience·DateJul 29, 2002

Chemists make first boron nanowhiskers

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have successfully made boron nanowhiskers, the world's first crystalline nanowires, exhibiting semiconducting behavior and potential as key materials in nanoelectronics. The discovery could lead to the development of more reliable conductors, solving limitations faced by carbon nanotubes.

SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateJun 18, 2002

Simulation uses quantum mechanics to understand nanoelectronics

Researchers at the University of Illinois developed a computer simulation to understand nanoelectronics, a field where single electrons control devices. The simulation explores the interplay between quantum mechanics and matter's granularity, enabling scientists to design and optimize next-generation nanoscale electronic devices.

SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalIEEE Electron Device Letters·DateJul 7, 1999

DNA Used To Create Self Assembling Conducting Wire: Breakthrough Will Lead To Next Leap In Emerging Nanoelectronics

Scientists at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have successfully created a working electronic component using DNA to assemble a conducting wire. The wire, 100 nanometers wide, has potential properties that could be used to make computer memories, and its narrow size allows for potentially much faster computer chips.