New work suggests the ability to create fractionalized electrons known as non-Abelian anyons without a magnetic field, opening new possibilities for basic research and future applications.
Physicists surprised to discover electrons in pentalayer graphene can exhibit fractional charge. New study suggests how this could work.
Associate professor of physics Riccardo Comin never stops seeking uncharted territory.
The work on excitons, originating from ultrathin materials, could impact future electronics and establishes a new way to study these particles through a powerful instrument at the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Ultrathin material whose properties “already meet or exceed industry standards” enables superfast switching, extreme durability.
The work could lead to ultra-efficient electronics and more.
The MIT-led projects will investigate novel high-performance designs, materials, processes, and assessment methods for an environmentally sustainable microchip industry.
A pioneer in solid-state ionics and materials science education, Wuensch is remembered for his thoughtful scholarship and grace in teaching and mentoring.
Work by MIT engineers could lead to plethora of new applications, including better detectors for nuclear materials at ports.
The work demonstrates control over key properties leading to better performance.
Thin flakes of graphite can be tuned to exhibit three important properties.
The results open the door to exploring superconductivity and other exotic electronic states in three-dimensional materials.
Flexible platform could produce enigmatic materials, lead to new studies of exotic phenomena.
Coupling engineered bacteria with low-power electronics could be highly effective in diagnosis, treatment of bowel diseases.
MIT system demonstrates greater than 100-fold improvement in energy efficiency and a 25-fold improvement in compute density compared with current systems.