Articles tagged with Superlattices
The new camera combines active and passive infrared imaging capability into a single chip, enabling lighter and simpler devices with lower power dissipation. The device uses novel semiconductor materials to detect thermal radiation in both short- and mid-wavelength infrared ranges.
Arizona State University researchers have made a significant advance in infrared photodetector technology by discovering how to effectively use certain materials arranged in specific patterns in atomic-scale structures. The development of superlattices with tailored detection wavelengths has improved the sensitivity and efficiency of i...
Researchers at Rice University developed a two-step method to attach organic molecules to pristine graphene, making it suitable for various new applications. This breakthrough enables advances in chemical sensors, thermoelectric devices, and metamaterials.
The new superlattice cameras can detect multiple infrared wavelengths simultaneously, enabling real-time chemical spectroscopy and enhanced image processing. These advancements offer unique functionalities beyond color representation, making them an attractive technology for various applications.
The new infrared camera features a 16-fold increase in pixels, enabling higher-resolution images in the dark. The Type-II superlattice technology reduces mercury content and improves uniformity, increasing yield and reducing cost.
A team of chemists, physicists and materials scientists at the University of Pennsylvania created a new method to rapidly grow centimeter-scale membranes of binary nanocrystal superlattices by crystallizing a mixture of nanocrystals on a liquid surface. The study demonstrates a new way to control nanocrystal size, shape and concentration.
Cornell researchers develop a cost-effective method to create nanoscale devices by manipulating fluid droplets and using silicone rubber molds. The technique allows for the production of various architectures, including wires, disks, squares, triangles, and superlattices, with potential applications in computer memory and photonics.
A Kansas State University research team has received a four-year, $1 million grant to conduct curiosity-driven nanoscience and technology research. The team, led by distinguished professor Chris Sorensen, aims to develop new particles with unique properties that can be used to create novel materials.
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed uncooled infrared photon detectors using type-II superlattices, enabling high-speed operation and handheld portability. The new technology has potential in medical applications, such as detecting inflammation or cancerous tissue.
Researchers have developed a prototype device that can cool solid steel in just two minutes, outperforming conventional refrigerators. The innovative technology uses superlattices to achieve unprecedented cooling efficiency, paving the way for CFC-free and reliable electronic heat pump systems.