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Rediscovering spontaneous light emission with a nano-antenna

Berkeley Lab researchers have developed a nano-sized optical antenna that can greatly enhance the spontaneous emission of light from atoms, molecules and semiconductor quantum dots. This advance opens the door to light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that can replace lasers for short-range optical communications, including optical interconnects for microchips, plus a host of other potential applications.

Feb 3rd, 2015

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Physicists observe motion of skyrmions

Small magnetic whirls may revolutionize future data storage and information processing if they can be moved rapidly and reliably in small structures. A team of scientists has now been able to investigate the dynamics of these whirls experimentally.

Feb 3rd, 2015

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Microscopic monitoring may yield advances in production of products, pharmaceuticals

A team of physicists has developed a method to monitor the properties of microscopic particles as they grow within a chemical reaction vessel, creating new opportunities to improve the quality and consistency of a wide range of industrial and consumer products. Their work offers benefits for commodities ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to perfumes and cosmetics.

Feb 2nd, 2015

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A molecular sensor for 'crowd control' in cells

Scientists have developed a molecular sensor to measure 'crowding' in cells, which reflects the concentration of macromolecules present. The sensor provides quantitative information on the concentration of macromolecules in bacteria and in mammalian cells.

Feb 2nd, 2015

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Dance of the nanovortices

The trajectories of small magnetic entities referred to as skyrmions have been captured and recorded with the help of X-ray holography. Researchers gained new insight from the analysis of this motion: these nanoscale vortices possess mass.

Feb 2nd, 2015

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