Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a computational methodology to accurately calculate Auger-Meitner recombination rates in silicon. This breakthrough enables a detailed understanding of the process, which is crucial for reducing its impact on device efficiency.
Researchers at the University of Michigan discovered a new class of semiconducting materials stabilized by entropy. These materials, such as GeSnPbSSeTe high-entropy chalcogenide alloys, exhibit ambipolar doping, ultralow thermal conductivity, and a wide range of functional properties.
Researchers found that boron incorporation in InGaN material reduces electron collisions, increasing LED efficiency. The boron-based BInGaN material can be grown on top of GaN using existing techniques, making it suitable for high-power and efficient visible LEDs.
A research team at the University of Michigan has discovered a way to disrupt the magnetic field of microwave ovens, reducing interference with nearby electrical devices. This breakthrough could have significant impacts on fields such as radar, deep-space exploration, and cancer treatment.
A new LASIK procedure uses femtosecond lasers to create precise, high-precision cuts in the human cornea, reducing complications and improving reliability. The technology has been safely used in over 30,000 procedures, offering a bladeless alternative to traditional microkeratome-based methods.
The University of Michigan College of Engineering will unveil the Fast Imaging Plasma Spectrometer (FIPS), a revolutionary instrument for NASA's MESSENGER Mission to Mercury. The FIPS project demonstrates how high-performance, low-weight instruments can be used to explore the solar system without risk to human life.