G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Major Semiconductor Supplier Procures Multiple Bruker ContourGT-X 3D Optical Microscopes

Bruker has reported that a major semiconductor supplier has procured multiple Bruker ContourGT-X 3D optical microscopes for its packaging facilities located in North America and Asia to aid copper wire bond inspection and process control requirements.

31 Aug 2012

Nanomaterials That Can Safeguard Against Destructive Lasers

Assistant Professor Jayan Thomas from the University of Central Florida has synthesized a new nanomaterial which has the potential to safeguard sensitive equipment and pilots from destructive lasers.

31 Aug 2012

Laser Shock-Induced Shaping Technology Tunes Nanowires

Researchers at the Purdue University have developed a novel "nano machine shop" that can be used for shaping ultrathin films and nanowires.

30 Aug 2012

New Method to Measure Catalytical Reactions of Single Nanoparticles

A Biodesign Institute researcher at the Arizona State University, Nongjian Tao has discovered a novel method of measuring the catalytical reactions of single nanoparticles. Effective nanoparticle catalysts are required to carry out many vital functions.

29 Aug 2012

Scientists Develop Rapid-Scanning Microscope with No Compromise on Image Quality

A rapid-scanning digital microscope technique has been developed by researchers from the Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Leicester.

28 Aug 2012

MIT Researchers Develop Stable Nanocrystalline Metals

Most metals, irrespective of their application, are composed of crystals or orderly, repetitive arrangements of molecules. The performance of the metals is largely determined by the size of the crystals.

27 Aug 2012

Synthesis of Inorganic Nanocrystals Paves Way to Design Highly Stable Solar Panels

The poor durability of light absorbing materials is one of the reasons that hinder the wide adoption of solar energy because they often degrade or overheat over time. To address these challenges, a research team comprising Dr. Mikhail Zamkov of Bowling Green State University and colleagues has developed a technique to produce two inorganic nanocrystals that demonstrate better durability when compared to organic materials.

24 Aug 2012

Caribbean Marketplace Renovation Project to Use Industrial Nanotech’s Nansulate Coatings

Industrial Nanotech, a provider of energy conserving solutions based on nanotechnology, has reported that its patented Nansulate translucent thermal insulation and protective coating will be utilized for skylight insulation in the recently awarded Caribbean Marketplace Renovation Project. The City of Miami is undertaking the renovation project.

22 Aug 2012

Researchers Study Toxicity of Manufactured Nanomaterials on Soybean Crops

A multi-institute team headed by researchers at University of California, Santa Barbara's Bren School of Environmental Science & Management has studied the environmental impact of nanomaterials by growing soybeans in soil polluted by two manufactured nanomaterials (MNMs).

21 Aug 2012

New Quantum Processor is Capable of Factoring Composite Number

Computation of prime factors is no longer a basic math problem when big numbers are considered, something like a 600-digit number, and then it becomes a demanding, long drawn out process.

21 Aug 2012