A new type of topological insulator can efficiently propagate an exotic form of quasiparticle known as an exciton-polariton at warmer temperatures.
20 October 2020
By positioning a metallic probe over a defect in a 2D semiconductor, researchers were able to electrically trigger emission of a single photon.
16 October 2020
Applying strain to tiny needles of diamond can transform their electronic properties from insulating, through semiconducting, to highly conductive.
13 October 2020
Multilayered solar panels with pristine interfaces have the potential to be 1.5 times more efficient than traditional silicon panels.
13 October 2020
Using a simple vapor treatment, researchers have transformed a photoinactive material in perovskite solar cells into a photosensitive version.
12 October 2020
For the first time, researchers have devised a process for the self-assembly of colloids in a diamond formation, which could be used for filtering light.
2 October 2020