Articles tagged with Superconduction
A new superconducting device detects single light quanta at wavelengths longer than previously possible, detecting 25 billion photons per second. The device is capable of detecting changes in light level and has small size, making it a candidate for a superconducting computer input component.
A team of scientists has developed a superconducting device capable of detecting infrared light at previously off-limits wavelengths, offering remarkable speed and sensitivity. The device, known as a hot-electron photodetector, can recognize changes in light signals as fast as 25 billion times each second.
High-temperature superconducting materials have limited performance due to energy loss caused by defects and grain boundaries. A University of Wisconsin-Madison experiment found that designing better conductors with improved current flow is crucial for overcoming this barrier.
Researchers at the University of Delaware are developing a space-capsule computing concept that could help bridge the gap between processing speed and memory for a petaflops computer. The concept, introduced by Guang R. Gao, involves preparing
Physicists at Boston University have successfully developed a high-temperature superconductor lead that can carry massive amounts of electrical power without transmitting heat. The lead's potential applications are vast, including electromagnetic boats and elevators.
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has signed a CRADA with American Magnetics Inc. to produce high-temperature superconductor leads, promising improved energy efficiency and smaller size in cryogenic systems. The new leads will be stronger, carry more current, and reduce cryogen costs.