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technology1 month ago•5 min saved

Room-temperature quantum effect could enable battery-free electronics

Researchers demonstrate that the nonlinear Hall effect in a topological insulator can convert ambient alternating signals into direct current, remaining stable at room temperature and tunable by temperature. The mechanism shifts from defect-dominated at low temperatures to phonon-driven at higher temperatures, with the signal direction potentially reversing. This could enable battery-free electronics like self-powered sensors and wearables, though practical devices are years away.

via ScienceDaily|

#battery-free-electronics #energy-harvesting #nonlinear-hall-effect

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Achieve Room Temperature Ice Creation

Scientists have created a new phase of ice, called XXI, that forms at room temperature under extreme pressure, revealing the complex variety of water's solid states and potentially explaining the composition of icy moons.

via Futurism|

#extraterrestrial #high-pressure #ice

science10 months ago•3 min saved

Innovative Electrochemical Techniques Accelerate Nuclear Fusion Research

Researchers at the University of British Columbia developed a small reactor that uses electrochemical loading of deuterium into palladium to boost nuclear fusion rates by 15% at room temperature, demonstrating a novel approach to fusion research that could complement traditional high-temperature methods.

via Phys.org|

#deuterium #electrochemistry #nuclear-fusion

science11 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Achieve Pure Quantum States at Room Temperature

Researchers at ETH Zurich have successfully levitated nano-glass spheres in a pure quantum state at room temperature using laser beams and optical tweezers, eliminating the need for cooling to near absolute zero, and achieving a high level of quantum purity suitable for future quantum technology applications.

via Phys.org|

#eth-zurich #nano-glass-spheres #quantum-physics

science11 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Successfully Rewrite a Material’s Magnetic Structure

Physicists at the University of Konstanz have developed a method to use light to alter the magnetic properties of common crystals like hematite in a non-thermal way, enabling high-speed data processing and quantum research at room temperature, potentially revolutionizing information technology and quantum studies.

via SciTechDaily|

#light-manipulation #magnetic-properties #magnons

science1 year ago•4 min saved

TaIrTe₄ Photodetectors Enhance Room-Temperature THz Sensing

Researchers have developed highly sensitive, broadband THz photodetectors using the 2D topological semimetal TaIrTe4, which exhibit fast response times, high responsivity, and tunable electronic properties, promising advancements in THz imaging and communication technologies.

via Phys.org|

#photodetectors #room-temperature #science

science1 year ago•4 min saved

Scientists Unlock Room-Temperature Quantum Circuits with Magnetic Graphene

Scientists at Delft University of Technology have experimentally demonstrated the quantum spin Hall effect in magnetic graphene at room temperature without external magnetic fields, paving the way for practical, miniaturized quantum and spintronic devices that operate under ambient conditions.

via The Debrief|

#graphene #quantum-physics #room-temperature

science-and-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Breakthroughs in Room-Temperature Superconductors Spark New Possibilities

Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago are developing new materials that could enable superconductors to function at room temperature, potentially revolutionizing their applications in power grids and transportation. The research, led by PhD candidate Adam Denchfield, explores rare earth hydrides and proposes new material designs that show promise in computer simulations. These designs aim to achieve superconductivity at higher temperatures without the need for extreme cooling, marking a significant step towards practical room-temperature superconductors.

via SciTechDaily|

#energy-technology #materials-science #room-temperature

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"First Room-Temperature Topological Quantum Simulator Achieves Strong Light-Matter Interaction"

Researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have developed a photonic topological insulator device that operates at room temperature, enabling the study of quantum phenomena without the need for expensive, super-cooled equipment. This advancement could lead to more efficient lasers and broader access to fundamental physics research.

via Phys.org|

#light-matter-interaction #photonic-topological-insulator #quantum-physics

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Korean Scientists' Dubious Superconductor Success Strikes Again"

Korean scientists, previously behind a debunked superconductor claim, have now asserted the creation of a new compound, PCPOSOS, as the world's first room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductor. However, their claims were met with skepticism from peer scientists, as no actual sample was presented, and the data provided lacks scientific evidence. The previous debunked claim had caused a stir in the market, with superconductor-related stocks soaring temporarily. The pursuit of a room-temperature, ambient-pressure superconductor remains a highly sought-after goal in the scientific community.

via The Korea JoongAng Daily|

#ambien-pressure #korean-scientists #room-temperature

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Room-Temperature Milestone: Controlling Quantum Phenomena and Achieving Heisenberg Microscope"

Researchers at EPFL have achieved a breakthrough in quantum mechanics by controlling quantum phenomena at room temperature, using an innovative experimental setup that combines quantum physics and mechanical engineering. By creating an ultra-low noise optomechanical system with specialized cavity mirrors and a large mechanical oscillator, they were able to minimize thermal noise and demonstrate optical squeezing, a quantum phenomenon, at room temperature. This achievement opens up new possibilities for quantum technology applications and the study of macroscopic quantum systems.

via SciTechDaily|

#epfl #optomechanics #quantum-mechanics

physics2 years ago•3 min saved

"Uncovering High-Order Skyrmions and Antiskyrmions"

Researchers have discovered co-existing magnetic skyrmions and antiskyrmions of arbitrary topological charge at room temperature in magnetic Co/Ni multilayer thin films, opening up new possibilities for skyrmionics research. These spin objects, resembling tornado-like whirls in magnetic materials, offer potential applications in information storage devices and unconventional computing. The study, published in Nature Physics, also demonstrates the efficient control of the motion of these spin objects, providing insights for the development of skyrmionic devices.

via Phys.org|

#antiskyrmions #magnetic-materials #physics

science-and-technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"Graphite Emerges as Key Player in Room-Temperature Superconductivity Race"

Scientists have discovered that highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) may exhibit superconductivity at room temperature, a property typically only observed at extremely low temperatures. The material's unique configuration and wrinkles are believed to facilitate the formation of Cooper pairs, the basis of superconductivity. While the critical temperature for this phenomenon was not precisely determined, the team observed superconductivity at around room temperature. However, further testing and evidence are required to confirm this extraordinary claim, as superconductivity is typically established through multiple measurements, including resistance, magnetization, and heat capacity. If proven, this discovery could revolutionize technology and enable advancements currently only imaginable.

via IFLScience|

#graphite #hopg #research

quantum-computing2 years ago•2 min saved

"Breakthrough: Stable Room Temperature Qubits Achieved for Quantum Computers"

Researchers have achieved quantum coherence at room temperature, a crucial step in the development of quantum computers, by creating an entangled quintet state in electrons using a chromophore embedded in a metal-organic framework. This breakthrough could lead to more efficient generation of multiexciton state qubits and open doors to room-temperature molecular quantum computing and quantum sensing technologies with higher resolutions and sensitivities.

via IFLScience|

#entangled-state #quantum-coherence #quantum-computing

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

"Room Temperature Breakthrough: Stable Quantum Coherence Achieved"

Researchers at Kyushu University have achieved quantum coherence at room temperature by combining a light-absorbing dye molecule with a metal-organic framework, marking a significant breakthrough in quantum computing and sensing capabilities despite the current nanosecond timeframe for coherence.

via Interesting Engineering|

#kyushu-university #metal-organic-framework #quantum-coherence