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First Carbon Nanotube Device that Can Detect the Entire Visible Spectrum of Light

Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories have created the first carbon nanotube device that can detect the entire visible spectrum of light, a feat that could soon allow scientists to probe single molecule transformations.

30 Apr 2009

Center for Functional Nanostructures to Receive Funding for Another Four Years

Following a successful second funding period, the first three DFG Research Centres will again be extended and will continue for another four years. This decision was made by the Joint Committee of the Deutsche Forschungs...

30 Apr 2009

Live Web Seminar Demonstrating Hardware and Software Solutions for Spectral Microscopy Applications in Nanotechnology

Join ITT Visual Information Solutions, CytoViva, and Bruxton Corporation for a live web seminar demonstrating hardware and software solutions for spectral microscopy applications in nanomedicine, nanomaterials, nanotoxic...

30 Apr 2009

Researchers Recorded the Highest Known Breakdown Strength for Bulk Glass Ever Measured

Materials researchers at Penn State University have reported the highest known breakdown strength for a bulk glass ever measured. Breakdown strength, along with dielectric constant, determines how much energy can be stored in an insulating material before it fails and begins to conduct electricity.

30 Apr 2009

Improving Our Understanding of How Gases and Liquids Interact with Solid Surfaces

A team of Vanderbilt engineers will play a key role in a new federal effort to significantly improve our understanding of how gases and liquids interact with solid surfaces - basic studies that have potential application...

30 Apr 2009

Brookhaven Lab's Satoshi Ozaki Recognized for Contributions to Science

Satoshi Ozaki, a physicist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory, will be honored as a distinguished Asian American professional at a ceremony on May 9 at the annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration to be held at Stony Brook University's Charles B. Wang Center.

From Brookhaven National Laboratory 30 Apr 2009

New Approach to Imaging that Does Not Require Traditional CCD or CMOS Video Camera

Ultrafast, light-sensitive video cameras are needed for observing high-speed events such as shockwaves, communication between living cells, neural activity, laser surgery and elements of blood analysis. To catch such elu...

30 Apr 2009

Agreement Focused on sp3's CVD Diamond Products for Thermal Management Applications

sp3 Diamond Technologies, Inc. (sp3), a leading supplier of diamond film products, equipment and services, today announced that Adams Technical Sales (ATS) has been engaged as a sales representative, and will be responsible for increasing sales of sp3's chemical vapor deposition (CVD) diamond products for thermal management applications.

30 Apr 2009

Report Focuses on MEMS Energy Harvesting Devices from Both Technology and Market Points of View

Research and Markets has announced the addition of our report on MEMS energy harvesting devices to their offering. Market driver analysis for challenges that go beyond energy density! OBJECTIVES OF THE REPORT T...

From Research and Markets 30 Apr 2009

NanoKTN Members Now Have Free Access to Over 1,000 Micro and Nanotechnology Academics and Organisations in UK

The Nanotechnology Knowledge Transfer Network (NanoKTN), one of the UK's primary knowledge-based networks for Micro and Nanotechnologies, has launched The Directory, an online guidebook to the UK's world-class MNT sector, featuring over 600 frontline academics and over 400 organisations active in nanotechnology in the UK.

30 Apr 2009

Report Examines Nanotechnology Usage in Medicine

Research and Markets has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Nanotechnology: Volume 5: Nanomedicine" to their offering. The most authoritative reference covering nanotechnolo...

30 Apr 2009

Collaboration Between AIXTRON and Semileds Resulted in Successful Fabrication of GaN-Based Blue LED Chips on 6-inch Sapphire Wafers

A collaboration between AIXTRON and Semileds has resulted in the successful fabrication of GaN-based blue LED chips on 6-inch sapphire wafers. Not only were optical results encouraging but also the process is sufficientl...

From AIXTRON SE 30 Apr 2009

Microscope User Workshop Attracted over 150 Scientists

More than 150 scientists and users of the ZEISS CrossBeam® and Helium Ion Microscope systems met at the 1st European user workshop in Dresden. In several sessions the participants got an overview on current product developments and new applications.

From Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH 30 Apr 2009

FRT Introduces New Optical Profilometer at CONTROL 2009 Exhibition

FRT presents a new profilometer at this year's CONTROL 2009 in Stuttgart. The optical profiler has been optimized for the non-destructive measurement of surfaces. The MicroSpy Profile measures roughness, contour, 3D topography, step height, planarity, geometry, volume, bearing contact area and more with metrological precision.

From Fries Research + Technology GmbH 30 Apr 2009

Nanotechnology Funding Landscape has Changed Dramatically with New Players such as Russia and China

With over $40 billion in government funds having been poured into nanotechnology research worldwide over the last five years, countries are now emphasizing the importance of application-driven research in this emerging f...

30 Apr 2009

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First Carbon Nanotube Device that Can Detect the Entire Visible Spectrum of Light

Center for Functional Nanostructures to Receive Funding for Another Four Years

Live Web Seminar Demonstrating Hardware and Software Solutions for Spectral Microscopy Applications in Nanotechnology

Researchers Recorded the Highest Known Breakdown Strength for Bulk Glass Ever Measured

Improving Our Understanding of How Gases and Liquids Interact with Solid Surfaces

Brookhaven Lab's Satoshi Ozaki Recognized for Contributions to Science

New Approach to Imaging that Does Not Require Traditional CCD or CMOS Video Camera

Agreement Focused on sp3's CVD Diamond Products for Thermal Management Applications

Report Focuses on MEMS Energy Harvesting Devices from Both Technology and Market Points of View

NanoKTN Members Now Have Free Access to Over 1,000 Micro and Nanotechnology Academics and Organisations in UK

Report Examines Nanotechnology Usage in Medicine

Collaboration Between AIXTRON and Semileds Resulted in Successful Fabrication of GaN-Based Blue LED Chips on 6-inch Sapphire Wafers

Microscope User Workshop Attracted over 150 Scientists

FRT Introduces New Optical Profilometer at CONTROL 2009 Exhibition

Nanotechnology Funding Landscape has Changed Dramatically with New Players such as Russia and China

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