Recent advancements in optics have birthed a new frontier termed nonlinear optical metasurfaces. These innovative structures, smaller than the wavelengths of light they manipulate, promise to revolutionize communication technologies and medical diagnostics. Pioneering this endeavor is a research team led by Professor Jongwon Lee from UNIST’s Department of Electrical Engineering. Their work, recently published in
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Transport networks are an intrinsic part of various natural systems, playing critical roles across biological, geological, and physical domains. These networks, which include blood vessels, plant root systems, and even electrical discharge patterns during storms, exhibit complex and fascinating behaviors. A recent study led by an international team of researchers has shed light on the
Advancements in the realm of quantum technologies are often hinged on materials that defy conventional understanding. Recently, an international research team led by the Technische Universität (TU) Dresden has made groundbreaking strides in this area, specifically within the context of two-dimensional (2D) materials. Their experiment, conducted at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), has showcased an exceptionally
Recent theoretical investigations suggest an exciting pathway for physics as researchers around the world prepare to create a phase of matter reminiscent of conditions found in the early universe. In this endeavor, scientists aim to examine quark-gluon plasma—a state where quarks and gluons become detached from their usual baryonic confines due to extremely high temperatures
The quest for more efficient and compact computing devices has led researchers to explore innovative alternatives to traditional silicon-based architectures. A recent study from the University of Vienna and leading German research institutions marks a pivotal moment in this ongoing journey, targeting the optimization of energy consumption and miniaturization through the use of magnonic circuits.
In the realms of both biology and technology, the fundamental process of converting energy forms plays a crucial role. Photosynthesis serves as the natural model where plants and some bacteria harness sunlight to fuel their growth. This concept is mirrored in the realm of renewable energy through solar panels, where photovoltaic cells convert light into
The quest for efficient solar energy solutions has propelled researchers to explore innovative technologies that could potentially transform the renewable energy landscape. Among these groundbreaking concepts are hot carrier solar cells, first posited several decades ago but now gathering renewed interest and investigation. These solar cells have the potential to surpass the Shockley-Queisser limit, which
Imagine a revolutionary leap in imaging technology where concealed information can exist in plain sight such that it evades detection by even the most sophisticated cameras. This concept may sound like the premise of a science fiction novel; however, a team from the Paris Institute of Nanoscience at Sorbonne University has turned this imaginative notion
Antiferromagnets present a unique synergetic interaction between magnetic moments, with adjacent atoms aligning in opposing directions, resulting in a net magnetic moment of zero at a macroscopic level. This characteristic has piqued the interest of materials scientists and physicists alike, as these materials could play a pivotal role in the next generation of electronic and
Entanglement is one of the most astonishing and perplexing phenomena articulated in the realm of quantum physics. At its core, it suggests that objects can remain interconnected over significant distances, even when they are physically separated. This relationship contradicts our everyday experiences, where we usually categorize objects based on their physical connections or separateness. Common