Researchers discover 'doping' mechanism in semiconductor nanocrystals, enabling controlled incorporation of impurities. The findings overturn a common belief that nanocrystals are intrinsically difficult to dope due to self-purification.
SourceNaval Research Laboratory·JournalNature·DateJul 7, 2005
Researchers study electron hopping in magnetic materials to understand macroscopic effects and predict material properties. Techniques like inelastic x-ray scattering reveal energy needed for electron movement, which could lead to optimized spintronics and innovative technologies.
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Researchers at UAlbany-CNSE have successfully created ferromagnetic silicon, which can maintain a permanent magnetic field above room temperature. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize spintronic devices, enabling faster and more efficient computing.
SourceAlbany NanoTech College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering·JournalPhysical Review B·DateJan 10, 2005
Researchers at University of Utah developed switch-like valves made from organic materials, increasing electrical current flow by 40%. The innovation paves the way for new electronic devices, including computer chips and sensors.
Researchers at UCSB and Pittsburgh have successfully controlled electron spins using electric fields, demonstrating a solid-state quantum logic gate that works with today's electronics. This breakthrough moves esoteric spin-based technologies closer to present-day possibilities.
SourceUniversity of California, Santa Barbara - Engineering·JournalScience·DateJan 23, 2003
The Center for Nanoscience Innovation for Defense (CNID) has been created to rapidly transition research in the nanosciences into defense applications. The center is being led by Robert C. Haddon and will use CNID funds to establish basic infrastructure for nanotechnology research at UCR.
Scientists at Ohio State University have developed a new material that can store and transfer data through the spin of electrons, enabling faster processing speeds and lower power consumption. This breakthrough could lead to instant-on computers, reduced weight, and lower manufacturing costs.
SourceOhio State University·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateSep 24, 2002
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Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new semiconducting material that exhibits key properties for spintronic devices, including ferromagnetism and hysteresis. This breakthrough could lead to faster processing speeds, non-volatility, and potentially quantum computing capabilities.
SourceUniversity at Buffalo·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMay 16, 2002