Laser Manipulates Electronic Properties
Dressing electrons with a rotating field of laser light creates distinct, controllable states, opening the door for innovative electronics.
Dressing electrons with a rotating field of laser light creates distinct, controllable states, opening the door for innovative electronics.
Affordable, Earth-abundant catalyst achieves efficient solar-driven hydrogen fuel production.
Patterned arrays of nanometer-sized connections in two-dimensional semiconductors could enable ultrathin integrated circuits for smartphones and solar cells.
Three-dimensional structure of nanocrystals in solution determined with atomic resolution using a new technique.
Chameleon-like color changes are observed by confining liquid crystals within small drops.
New method to fabricate graphene nanoribbon arrays on semiconductor wafers turns semimetal into semiconductor.
Newly discovered “design rule” brings nature-inspired nanostructures one step closer.
New data that "wimpy" gluons, the glue-like particles that bind quarks within protons, have a big impact on proton spin.
New element 117 and its decay products establish the existence of long-sought Island of Stability.
Molecular movements triggered by light redirect the flow of energy through photosynthetic cells to protect them from sun damage.
Hollow shape-selected platinum nanocages represent a new class of highly active catalysts.
Indirect method let scientists determine stellar reaction rates, providing detailed information about the universe.