Capacitors roll up for power on the nanoscale
Extra power can be packed onto limited semiconductor real estate thanks to nanoscale layers that roll themselves into a cylinder. Read more…
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read moreCarbon nanotubes create underwater sonar speakers
Speakers made from sheets of nanotubes offer a lightweight alternative to conventional sonar. Read more…
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read moreIs water the key to cheaper nanoelectronics?
The varying attraction of water to different materials could simplify the making of microscopic electronic components. Read more…
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read moreNanosculptors could help focus light on silicon chips
A technique for super-dense data storage has been used to carve a tiny glass mountain, and could one day be used to make lenses for optical computers. Read more…
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read moreSmallest superconductor promises cool electronics
A wire just four molecules long behaves as a superconductor, suggesting it may be possible to build tiny circuits without them overheating. Read more…
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