Senior Associate Alvin Steinberg suggests that we portray the nanotech race as in part a security race involving quantum computing.
Sometimes the behavior of electrons in nanostructures can be modelled using classical laws of motion, while at other times more computationally challenging quantum methods are necessary to obtain useful results. Christopher W. Ince of the Nanotechnology Research Foundation writes with news of a new method to distinguish classical from quantum behavior in electrons: Researchers from… Continue reading Researchers Develop method to Distinguish Classical from Quantum Behavior in Electrons
Inspired by the diamond-shaped photonic crystals found in beetle scales, a chemist is trying to build nanostructures using molecular self-assembly to form photonic crystals for use in light-based computers.
DARPA is basing an approach to AI on devices called memristors that use a nanoscale property to mimic neurons.
Graphene supercapacitor stores as much energy per unit mass as nickel metal hydride batteries but charges in minutes.
Research and Science Education Subcommittee Chairman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) expressed his strong support for the National Nanotechnology Initiative’s draft Strategic Plan, in particular its focus on ensuring that America’s substantial investment in nanotech research and development is turned into new companies, products, and jobs.
The 4th International Conference on carbon nanotechnology and space elevator systems, Dec. 4-5, 2010, is available for remote participation or listening-in.
The formation of a supramolecular bilayer is induced by buckyball guest molecules.
A review article presents the amazing features of graphene and discusses how it might complement or replace silicon for the fabrication of electronic devices.
Graphene analog of Teflon could lead to ultrafast transistors and high performance materials for aircraft and elsewhere.
