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Scientists grow optical chips in a petri dish

A team of scientists from ITMO University developed a method to create optical chips in a Petri dish using gallium phosphide as a material for the waveguides. The new chip elements are three times smaller than those working in the IR spectral range, enabling compact and affordable production of lasers and waveguides.

SourceITMO University·JournalACS Nano·DateJun 16, 2020

New light for plants

Researchers at ITMO University have created glass-ceramic lamps that produce a wider spectrum of light, including infrared, to improve plant growth in greenhouses. The lamps use chrome and glass-ceramics to emit both red and IR light, offering new possibilities for agricultural facilities.

SourceITMO University·JournalOptical Materials·DateJun 8, 2020

From digital to optical

Researchers from ITMO University have successfully created an all-optical switch based on a metal-organic framework, which can be synthesized in vitro and is useful for developing ultrafast optical memory cells. The switch operates faster, more efficiently, and consumes less energy than traditional electronic devices.

SourceITMO University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateMay 18, 2020

Researchers uncover the Moscow subway microbiome

A group of ITMO University researchers analyzed the Moscow Subway and found a microbiome similar to that of New York's public transportation. The study used high-throughput DNA sequencing and discovered identical types of bacteria, including Dietzia, Brevundimonas, and Pseudomonas.

SourceITMO University·JournalComputational and Structural Biotechnology Journal·DateFeb 13, 2020

Russian scientists propose a technology reducing the cost of high-efficiency solar cells

Researchers from ITMO University have proposed a technology for manufacturing high-efficiency solar cells based on A3B5 semiconductors integrated on a silicon substrate, which may increase the efficiency of existing photovoltaic converters by 1.5 times. The new technology could lead to more effective and affordable solar energy solutions.

SourceITMO University·JournalSolar Energy Materials and Solar Cells·DateFeb 7, 2020

Physicists trap light in nanoresonators for record time

Researchers successfully trapped an electromagnetic wave in a gallium arsenide nanoresonator for a record-breaking time exceeding 200 periods of one wave oscillation. The study demonstrates the potential for efficient light frequency nanoconversion and applications in compact sensors, night vision devices, and optical data transmission.

SourceITMO University·JournalScience·DateJan 22, 2020

Nanomachines are taught to fight cancer

New DNA-based nanomachines can selectively target malignant cells, breaking down vital genes and inducing apoptotic death. The design allows for better interaction with folded RNA molecules, but further experiments are needed to improve specificity.

SourceITMO University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·DateFeb 7, 2019

Game behavior can give a hint about player gender

Game behavior can be analyzed to predict a person's personality features, including gender. Researchers used machine learning on large amounts of game data from the Steam gaming platform to make accurate predictions. The study shows that even limited information about gameplay and achievements can provide good predictive values.

First study of terahertz radiation in liquids

Researchers from ITMO University and the University of Rochester successfully generated terahertz radiation in a liquid medium, demonstrating its efficiency comparable to solid-state sources. The team found that liquids have several advantages over gases, including higher electron density and lower pumping energy requirements.

SourceITMO University·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateNov 29, 2018

New way to analyze metagenome

Researchers created Knomics-Biota to analyze metagenomic data, identifying bacteria types, proportions, and beneficial substances. The platform allows users to visualize results and compare data with thousands of other samples, facilitating international collaborations in microbiome analysis.

SourceITMO University·JournalBioData Mining·DateNov 26, 2018

Scientists developed enzymes with remote control

Researchers from ITMO University developed a method to enhance enzyme activity using radio frequency radiation, resulting in acceleration of enzymatic processes. The technique uses magnetic nanoparticles to adsorb radio emission and convert it to heat, stabilizing the enzyme and allowing for remote control of biochemical systems.

SourceITMO University·JournalACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering·DateNov 21, 2018