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Record-breaking laser pulses
Researchers have created a laser that can produce extremely short pulses with peak powers up to 100 megawatts and 550 watts of average power

Water-free manufacturing approach could help advance 2D electronics integration
Oxidation is especially problematic in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor materials.


Breakthrough in semiconductor patterning: New block copolymer achieves 7.6 nm line width
A recently developed block copolymer could help push the limits of integration and miniaturization in semiconductor manufacturing, report...


New semiconductor material: AlYN promises more energy-efficient and powerful electronics
Aluminum Yttrium Nitride (AlYN) has attracted the interest of many research groups around the world due to its outstanding material...


Robust molecule gives organic electronic devices a boost
RIKEN chemists have developed a molecule that enhances the performance of organic electronic devices and is also more stable than...

Detecting defects in tomorrow’s technology: New research enhances our understanding of a likely candidate for next-generation computer chips
Silicon computer chips have served us well for more than half a century. The tiniest features on chips currently sold are approximately 3...


Modular, scalable hardware architecture for a quantum computer
Quantum computers hold the promise of being able to quickly solve extremely complex problems that might take the world’s most powerful...


PFAS-free polymer membranes for semiconductor processing
Due to their stability and resistance to water and grease, PFAS chemicals (short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are used in a...


Turning up the heat on next-generation semiconductors
The scorching surface of Venus, where temperatures can climb to 480 degrees Celsius (hot enough to melt lead), is an inhospitable place...


Semiconductor advancement could lead to low-cost, flexible electronic devices
The public’s appetite for inexpensive and powerful electronic devices continues to grow. While silicon-based semiconductors have been key...


Diamond glitter: a play of colors with artificial DNA crystals
The shimmering of butterfly wings in bright colors does not emerge from pigments. Rather, it is photonic crystals that are responsible...


Scientists develop an affordable sensor for lead contamination
Engineers at MIT, Nanyang Technological University, and several companies have developed a compact and inexpensive technology for...
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