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Strange Quasiparticles Can Help for Novel Quantum Computing

When confined to a 2-dimensional sheet, some exotic particle-like structures known as anyons appear to entwine in ways that could lead to robust quantum computing schemes, according to research appearing in the November ...

2 Nov 2010

Conductor Paths for Marvelous Light

Organic light-emitting diodes are seen as the basis for a new generation of lamps: Large-area lamps that can be randomly shaped and fl exibly integrated into interior design. But the “illuminated glass” is still very expensive. Researchers want to optimize the lamps of the future and reduce the price by a new manufacturing process.

2 Nov 2010

Nanotechnology Corporation Invests in Fiber Optic Project with ONEXIM

RUSNANO, established in 2007 to enable Government policy in the field of Nanotechnology, and ONEXIM will invest in a project to produce fiber optic systems to measure electric current and voltage. The budget for the proj...

1 Nov 2010

Scientists and Engineers to Receive AFOSR Funds for Basic Research

The Air Force Office of Scientific Research today announced it will award approximately $16.5 million in grants to 43 scientists and engineers who submitted winning research proposals through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program.

30 Oct 2010

Lumerical Solutions Unveils Enhanced Nanophotonic Design Software

Lumerical Solutions Inc., a global provider of nanophotonic design software, today unveiled innovative improvements to its flagship product FDTD Solutions 7.0.

From Ansys 30 Oct 2010

Michigan Tech Receives $700,000 Gift to Advance Quantum Physics Research

Michigan Technological University’s Physics Department sees itself poised on the brink of greatness. Richard and Elizabeth Henes agree. Longtime and generous supporters of Michigan Tech, the couple has donated another $700,000 to the University to upgrade research facilities in Fisher Hall, including infrastructure improvements.

29 Oct 2010

Laser Technology Can Avert Friction Loss and Materials' Wear

Lots of energy is lost due to friction. For example, automotive engines would transmit more power, were there no frictional losses in valves, bearings and cylinder heads. Materials scientists at the Saarland Universit...

28 Oct 2010

GigOptix Selects Innovative Micro Technology as its Optical Chip Fabrication Partner

GigOptix, Inc. (OTCBB:GGOX), a leading supplier of high performance electronic and electro-optic components that enable next generation 40G and 100G optical networks, today announced that it has chosen Innovative Micro T...

28 Oct 2010

NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Detects Buckyballs in Nearby Galaxy

Astronomers have discovered bucket loads of buckyballs in space. They used NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope to find the little carbon spheres throughout our Milky Way galaxy -- in the space between stars and around three dying stars.

28 Oct 2010

Issue Dedicated to Plasmonics and Nanophotonics Activities

The race towards fully integrated photonics is on, and plasmons, quantized plasma density fluctuations in solids, are the vehicle allowing photons to squeeze into nanoscale device structures. But set aside the huge drive these application prospects lend to the field - there is a wealth of intriguing and beautiful physics to explore.

From John Wiley and Sons - Scientific Publishers 27 Oct 2010